| The Executive Agency Revolution in Whitehall: Public Interest Versus Bureau-Shaping Perspectives 2003 Edition Contributor(s): James, O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0333998383 ISBN-13: 9780333998380 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2003 Annotation: This is the first book length assessment of the executive agency revolution in UK central government, part of the New Public Management, with 65 percent 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Comparative Politics - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration |
| Dewey: 352.367 |
| LCCN: 2003045688 |
| Series: Transforming Government |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.24" W x 8.64" (0.80 lbs) 185 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |