THE EXECUTIVE AGENCY REVOLUTION IN WHITEHALL by Oliver James ( 9781349432950 )

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THE EXECUTIVE AGENCY REVOLUTION IN WHITEHALL
PUBLIC INTEREST VERSUS BUREAU-SHAPING PERSPECTIVES

By:

Oliver James

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1349432954

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Publisher:

PALGRAVE MACMILLAN

Pub. date:

1 January, 2003

Edition:

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003

Series:

Transforming Government

Pages:

185

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.

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