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New managerialism and Australian police organizations: A cautionary research note
Margaret H. Vickers, Alexander KouzminFundamental “purposes” of Australian police organizations are examined, not with a view to solving the complex and ongoing question of an accountable police mandate, but…
Strategic management or strategic Taylorism?: A case study into change within a UK local authority
Christopher StoneyFocuses on the introduction of strategic management into a UK local authority, based on several years of empirical research. Aims primarily to explore conceptual and…
Employee absence: an impediment to organisational health in local government
Marie McHughIn common with other elements of the public sector, local government organisations are being required to achieve ever increasing performance targets. Responding…
Effective organisation and management of public sector volunteer workers: Police Special Constables
Kevin Gaston, Jackie A. AlexanderIncreasing numbers of people internationally are volunteering their time and expertise to a wide range of public sector and not‐for‐profit organisations. This resource…
Decentralization and budgeting: the Uganda health sector experience
Godwin Awio, Deryl NorthcottLike a number of other developing countries in recent years, Uganda has adopted a decentralized management structure for its public sector. Along with this restructuring…

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