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Managing local government requires navigating complex political landscapes and shifting resource availability. This Routledge Masters in Public Management book provides new concepts and methods to enhance the value of services provided to citizens. Padovani and Young offer research-based, out-of-the-box thinking to help administrators improve service delivery without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers. Designed for professionals in the public sector, this text explores how to design management control systems that deliver real value. It addresses the challenges of managing resources in environments where local and national political considerations are always present. Learn how to incorporate outcome indicators into strategic planning to drive better results for your community.

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This Routledge Masters in Public Management book provides new ways of doing business to enhance local government service value.

Authors Padovani and Young use solid research and experience to present out-of-the-box thinking for public administrators.

Learn to incorporate outcome indicators into strategic planning to improve management control systems.

The text focuses on delivering better services to citizens without putting a greater financial burden on taxpayers.

Explore management strategies designed to handle complex resource management and political considerations.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
20 December 2011
Listed Since
30 March 2011

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