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Explore the practical application of New Public Management (NPM) through this academic text from Routledge. This book offers a deep look into how NPM operates within the United Kingdom, using detailed case studies to examine how these management styles work in real-world organizational contexts. Readers will find analysis covering a wide variety of public services. The content includes specific studies on local government, education, social work, and the police. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to examining the National Health Service (NHS), providing a clear view of how management shifts affect large-scale public institutions. By studying the variability between different sectors, this book helps clarify the contested and changing nature of NPM. The editors introduce these case studies by looking at the complex, multi-faceted nature of the subject, making it a valuable resource for those studying public sector management and organizational change.

Key Features

Detailed case studies provide real-world examples of New Public Management in practice throughout the UK.

Comprehensive coverage of various public sectors including local government, education, and social work.

Specialized focus on the National Health Service to show how management theories impact healthcare.

Examination of the variability of NPM across different organizational contexts and sectors.

In-depth analysis of the contested character and multi-faceted nature of public management models.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 June 2004
Listed Since
02 February 2007

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