Enterprise policy, delivery, practice and research: Largely rhetoric or under‐valued achievement?
International Journal of Public Sector Management
ISSN: 0951-3558
Article publication date: 6 July 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this paper is to analyse enterprise policy in the United Kingdom (UK), in relation to decisions about policy, policy delivery, entrepreneurial practice and academic/consultative research.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper offers and discusses a conceptual framework for analysis of the actors, decisions, and issues involved in enterprise policy‐making and policy delivery alongside the interests of the businesses they seek to serve and the academics who provide research support – to shed new light on the UK Government's challenge in satisfying its stated remit.
Findings
It considers whether an all‐embracing enterprise strategy – with clear ownership and shared commitment – is a realistic alternative to the more piecemeal approach we have experienced in the past. The issues are grounded in key lessons from systems and strategy to assess their relevance to the debate.
Originality/value
The change of government in the UK in 2010, the first change for 13 years, makes this debate apposite and the relevant issues discussed are an important challenge for the new coalition.
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Citation
Thompson, J., Scott, J.M. and Downing, R. (2012), "Enterprise policy, delivery, practice and research: Largely rhetoric or under‐valued achievement?", International Journal of Public Sector Management, Vol. 25 No. 5, pp. 332-345. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513551211252369
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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