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THE EXECUTIVE AGENCY REVOLUTION IN WHITEHALL
PUBLIC INTEREST VERSUS BUREAU-SHAPING PERSPECTIVES |
| By: |
Oliver James, R. A. W. Rhodes (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
0333998383 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780333998380 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
16 September, 2003 |
| Series: |
Transforming Government |
| Pages: |
194 |
| Description: |
This study provides an assessment of the executive agency revolution in UK central government, part of the New Public Management, with 65 per cent of civil servants now working in agencies. |
| Synopsis: |
This is the first book length assessment of the executive agency revolution in UK central government, part of the New Public Management, with 65 per cent of civil servants now working in agencies. The 'Next Steps' reformers' public interest view suggested value for money improvements. However, original analysis of budgets, performance data, documents and interviews reveals some support for an alternative 'bureau-shaping' perspective from rational choice, with officials using the reform to protect their welfare and substantial performance problems, especially in 'joining-up' government. |
| Illustrations: |
biography |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Returns: |
Returnable |