A valuable resource to the student requiring perspectives on economic and political trends in the public sector.

Health Service Journal

An academic text which would be a valuable resource to the student requiring perspectives on economic and political trends in the public sector, but particularly in healthcare ... of value to anyone engaged in the business of healthcare and the management of its delivery ... an essential reference for professionals new to the NHS.

Health Service Journal

This book, which goes some way towards filling a significant gap, is ... welcome ... the book can ... be recommended ... a useful book, full ... of valid insights.

People Management

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The book is a stimulating discussion of a still evolving political and organisational reform.

Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 62, No. 2, Feb '97

This book analyses changes which have occurred in the organization and management of the UK public services over the last 15 years, looking particularly at the restructured NHS. The authors present an up to date analysis around three main themes: 1. the transfer of private sector models to the public sector 2. the management of change in the public sector 3. management reorganization and role change In doing so they examine to what extent a New Public Management has emerged and ask whether this is a parochial UK development or of wider international significance. This is a topical and important issue in management training, professional and policy circles. Important analytic themes include: an analysis of the nature of the change process in the UK public services: characterisation of quasi markets; the changing role of local Boards and possible adaptation by professional groupings. The book also addresses the important and controversial question of accountability, and contributes to the development of a general theory of the New Public Management.
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This book analyses changes which have occurred in the organization and management of the UK public services over the last 15 years, particularly drawing on rich primary data from restructured NHS settings. The book argues that real change has occurred at the top of these organizations and that novel organizational 'hybrids' may be emerging.
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`A valuable resource to the student requiring perspectives on economic and political trends in the public sector.' Health Service Journal `An academic text which would be a valuable resource to the student requiring perspectives on economic and political trends in the public sector, but particularly in healthcare ... of value to anyone engaged in the business of healthcare and the management of its delivery ... an essential reference for professionals new to the NHS.' Health Service Journal `This book, which goes some way towards filling a significant gap, is ... welcome ... the book can ... be recommended ... a useful book, full ... of valid insights.' People Management `The book is a stimulating discussion of a still evolving political and organisational reform.' Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 62, No. 2, Feb '97
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Product details

ISBN
9780198289036
Published
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Weight
471 gr
Height
235 mm
Width
158 mm
Thickness
17 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
298