Making public management work in the global economy: lessons from Europe and North America
International Journal of Public Sector Management
ISSN: 0951-3558
Article publication date: 17 August 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present the main themes in this special issue focusing on the impact of transformations in the global economy on public management.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper takes the from of a presentation of articles in this special issue.
Findings
The paper finds that focusing on examples form Europe and North America, public management adaptability varies across states and regions. Capacity is identified as an important indicator of adaptability.
Originality/value
The paper introduces an issue that highlights concrete examples of adaptability in public management. It opens the door to further research tracing linkages between changes in the global environment and the practice of public management.
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Citation
Roberge, I. and Jesuit, D.K. (2012), "Making public management work in the global economy: lessons from Europe and North America", International Journal of Public Sector Management, Vol. 25 No. 6/7, pp. 421-427. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513551211260702
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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