Public Management Reform: A Comparative Analysis
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Author Description
Since its publication in 2000, Public Management Reform has established itself as the standard text in the field, presenting a comparative analysis of recent changes in Public Management and Public Administration in a range of countries in Europe, North America and Australasia. This completely rewritten second edition radically expands, develops and updates the original.Two countries have been added to the comparison (making twelve countries in all) and a much fuller treatment has been provided of the European Commission (including a commentary on the recent reforms led by Vice-President Kinnock). Empirical data has been brought up to date, so as to cover many key developments of the last few years. The theoretical framework of the book has been further developed, including a challenging new interpretation of the trends in continental Europe, which are seen here as markedly different from the Anglo-American style 'New Public Management".This second edition provides an unparalleled synthesis of developments in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK, the USA and the European Commission. It is organized in an integrated format, within an overall theoretical framework that identifies the main pressures for and trajectories of, change. It includes a multi-dimensional analysis of the results of reform, and a chapter reflecting on the dynamic relationship between management reform and politics. Extensive appendices provide an in valuable information resource for students.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the core question of how and why public management systems have evolved across diverse international contexts since the late 20th century. Geert Bouckaert and Christopher Pollitt utilize their extensive academic backgrounds in public administration to synthesize empirical data from twelve countries and the European Commission. They present a robust theoretical framework that distinguishes between Anglo-American 'New Public Management' and the distinct reform trajectories observed in continental Europe. The authors argue that understanding these administrative shifts requires a multi-dimensional analysis of political pressures and management outcomes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of public management reforms across twelve nations including the UK, USA, Australia, and various European states.
- A detailed examination of the European Commission's internal reform processes.
- Theoretical models identifying the primary pressures for administrative change and the resulting trajectories.
- Extensive appendices providing empirical data and foundational information for students and researchers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics widely recognize this work as a foundational text for the study of comparative public administration. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the rigorous, systematic approach the authors apply to complex administrative data.
Page Count:
360
Publication Date:
2004-07-29
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199268495
ISBN-13:
9780199268498
Management
Government
Organizational change
Public Policy
Public Administration
Comparative Government
