Public Authorities & Government-Owned Corporations, Industry Profiles - General & Miscellaneous, Great Britain - Polititcs, Government & Law - General, Great Britain - General & Miscellaneous - Politics & Government
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Overview
This book examines the key developments and changes in the management of the major public services in Britain under the Thatcher and Major governments between 1979 and 1997 as well as under New Labour. The editors review these changes in their economic, political, and ideological contexts. Then, essays focus on key aspects of management, and the book concludes with a discussion of the elements of continuity and change, which make up New Labour's approach to better government.Author Biography: Sylvia Horton is Principal Lecturer in Public Sector Studies.
Author Biography: David Farnham is Professor of Employment Relations, both at the University of Portsmouth.
Editorials
Booknews
Horton and Farnham (public sector studies and employment relations, respectively, U. of Portsmouth, England) gather 15 contributions examining developments and changes in the management of the major public services in Britain under the Thatcher, Major, and New Labor governments. Changes are viewed in their economic, political, and ideological contexts, followed by discussion of changes in such areas as strategic planning and employment relations. Six cases evaluate various sectors from education to the police. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 1, 1999
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
306
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312226343