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Adopting a multi‐perspective approach to the study of public sector managerial effectiveness
Stephen George WillcocksSuggests that there is a need to explore managerial public sector effectiveness given its complexity and subjective nature. Argues the case for a multi‐perspective approach to…
Qualifying for leadership or control masquerading as enlightenment?
John MillikenThe 1988 Education Reform Act marked a fundamental shift in direction for the education service and represented a radical shift from the past. One of the major areas of change has…
Strategies to resolve conflict in partnerships: reflections on UK urban regeneration
John DiamondPartnerships to lead on urban regeneration initiatives in the UK claim to facilitate inter‐agency working and local involvement. They are presented both as ways of ensuring the…
New roles for purchasing: researchers, detectives, teachers, doctors and architects
J. Gordon MurrayDelivering best value for money is accepted as the primary UK public sector purchasing objective and indeed a statutory duty for many in sub‐central government. An investigation…
Bidding to host a major sports event: The local organising committee perspective
P.R. EmeryMajor sports events have the potential to offer significant benefits to any city, but at the same time are likely to entail immense resource utilisation and enormous risk…
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- Professor Rocco Palumbo