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Explore the evolution of British governance with The Civil Service (Theory and Practice in British Politics) from Routledge. This text examines how radical reforms during the 1980s and 90s transformed the traditional unified hierarchical structures of the civil service. Instead of a single entity, the system transitioned into a split model consisting of peripheral agencies for policy implementation and a central core for policy-making. This book provides a deep look at the theoretical frameworks driving these changes. It assesses reform efforts through the lens of public choice and public management theories. By applying bureau-maximizing and bureau-shaping models, the text helps readers predict the future direction and potential success of these administrative shifts. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to analyzing the complex and often unclear use of the term "efficiency" in a political context. This is an essential resource for those studying the mechanics of British political administration and the theoretical shifts in public sector management.

Key Features

Analyzes the impact of radical reforms from the 1980s and 1990s on the structure of the British civil service.

Explains the shift from unified hierarchies to a system of peripheral agencies and a central policy-making core.

Evaluates administrative changes using established public choice and public management theories.

Uses bureau-maximizing and bureau-shaping models to predict the direction and success of future reforms.

Provides a detailed examination of how the term efficiency is used within the context of political administration.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
07 September 1995
Listed Since
05 February 2007

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