Public sector transformation
Subtitle: rethinking markets and hierarchies in government
By: Frieder Naschold, Casten von Otter.
Contributors: Otter, Casten von, 1941-
Series: Dialogues on work and innovation ;; v. 1
Publisher: J. Benjamins Pub. Co.; Benjamins Publishing Company, John
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 178
Subjects: Public administration.; Government productivity.; Government business enterprises -- Management.; Comparative government.
Description: State administration in modern industrialized countries is facing major challenges as to its basic institutional premises. Within the context of changing conditions of global economy, the public sector needs to develop far-reaching strategies of innovation. A fundamental reform of the public sector thus is one of the most urgent issues on the international agenda. The volume examines and compares trends, issues and experiences of this reform process in Sweden and Germany.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-172) and index.