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Enterprise policy, delivery, practice and research: Largely rhetoric or under‐valued achievement?

John Thompson (The Business School, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK)
Jonathan M. Scott (Teesside University Business School, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK)
Ron Downing (CENTRIM, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK)

International Journal of Public Sector Management

ISSN: 0951-3558

Article publication date: 6 July 2012

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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

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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