Innovation in public sector services
Subtitle: entrepreneurship, creativity and management
By: edited by Paul Windrum, Per Koch.
Contributors: Windrum, Paul, 1966-; Koch, Per M.
Publisher: Edward Elgar; Edward Elgar Pub; Brand: Edward Elgar Pub
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9781845426316
Subjects: Public administration; Organizational change; Technological innovations
Description: This book provides a taxonomy of various forms of innovation found in the public sector. The nature and drivers of entrepreneurship, creativity, and management in the public sector are explored via econometric studies of public sector innovation across the EU. Six case studies are also used to examine innovation and the roles played by policy entrepreneurs and service entrepreneurs in health and social service innovations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.