New Public Management: The Transformation Of Ideas And Practice

Synopsis

New Public Management is often seen as a global reform wave spreading around the world in the last two decades, emphasizing efficiency, managerialism, devolution and market orientation, thus making the public sector and civil service in different countries appear more similar. This book breaks new theoretical ground by developing and using a transformative perspective on the study of public reform which provides a valuable theoretically informed study. In addition, it uses empirically-based case studies which offer a comprehensive foundation and analytical rigor. Suitable for supplementary course readers in the fields of public administration/management, public policy and political science.