Public Administration in Perspective: Theory and Practice Through Multiple Lenses
In: Administrative theory & praxis: ATP ; a quarterly journal of dialogue in public administration theory, Volume 33, Issue 4, p. 640-648
ISSN: 1084-1806
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In: Administrative theory & praxis: ATP ; a quarterly journal of dialogue in public administration theory, Volume 33, Issue 4, p. 640-648
ISSN: 1084-1806
In: Journal of public affairs, Volume 19, Issue 1
ISSN: 1479-1854
The 21st century public organization is faced with complex problems, informed stakeholders, and information flows, which necessitate a corresponding open system view of leadership. The traditional notions of public administration and new public management had been structured by strict bureaucratic rules and managerial flexibility, respectively. This paper begins by theorizing two hypothetical constructs (helicopter and deadbeat leadership), which engage in extreme micromanagement/surveillance and negligence/indifference, respectively. Those form basis for designing an optimal (transdisciplinary) leadership, which forges synergistic link between leaders, subordinates, and external actors in codesigning objectives and strategies to address societal problems. Strategies to promote transdisciplinary leadership are discussed.
In: Global public policy and governance, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 159-174
ISSN: 2730-6305
AbstractWith the societal cracks resulting from decade-long neoliberal policies becoming increasingly visible in many countries, capitalism as the most suitable institutional system to produce material wealth, environmental sustainability and social stability has come under growing attack. This contribution examines what the growing army of recent heterodox scholars in economics and business have to say on what one could call 'inclusive capitalism'. This concerns both the flaws in current capitalist systems and the behavioral assumptions that underpin it, as well as the possible institutional fixes they propose. I first sketch the background of the crisis surrounding capitalism, delve into its conceptual foundations and offer a working definition. I subsequently examine what social and environmental inclusion refer to and use Kate Raworth's conceptualization of the doughnut economy as a point of departure to explore what 'inclusive capitalism' may imply. I also identify requirements for its implementation in institutional practices. It appears that 'purpose' rather than utility maximization or profit maximization is what novel economists and business scholars perceive as the key driver in 'stakeholder-oriented capitalism' or the 'economics of mutuality'. Their claim is that at the end of the day this is not only a moral imperative for companies but also more beneficial for them in terms of long-term profitability. Moreover, they see a far more important role for government in shaping markets and leading the way into a more inclusive future than it is currently fulfilling. I argue that it is time for scholars in the field of public policy to take heed of these new theoretical developments in neighboring disciplines and respond to them.
In: Public administration review: PAR, Volume 62, p. 61-62
ISSN: 0033-3352
In: Economic geography publications 9
In: Institute of Public Administration Publications 3/A
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The 2008 financial crisis marked the beginning of a prolonged and ongoing period of extreme economic turbulence that has created multiple challenges for both governments and national systems of labour administration. Difficult economic conditions are encouraging a re-evaluation of established policies and institutions in the areas of labour, employment, social protection and industrial relations.
In: Journal of policy analysis and management: the journal of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Volume 17, Issue 1, p. 120-124
ISSN: 1520-6688
In: Administration & society, Volume 37, Issue 1, p. 116
ISSN: 0095-3997
In: Administration & society, Volume 35, Issue 4, p. 438-461
ISSN: 0095-3997
In: Australian journal of public administration, Volume 63, Issue 3, p. 99-112
ISSN: 1467-8500
The aim of this article is to study key New Public Management (NPM) transformations undertaken at central level in the European Union public administrations of Germanic, Nordic and Southern European countries. Our study shows that there is no global tendency towards the same NPM model, although, within public administration models, there are strong similarities. Although some NPM initiatives have been taken as steps towards implementing these reforms, in other contexts they could have been adopted in order to ward off deeper reforms.
In: Public administration review: PAR, Volume 46, p. 321-327
ISSN: 0033-3352
ISSN: 1879-1328
In: The American review of public administration: ARPA, Volume 51, Issue 7, p. 487-491
ISSN: 1552-3357
Public Administration is reaffirmed as an applied field of practice rather than a traditional academic discipline. Hence, scholarly research in it should not merely expand an extant body of knowledge, but also support, encourage, and refine its linked professional practice out in the nation and world. The author tests this idea on his own books, with mixed results.
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Volume 58, Issue 12, p. 1634-1656
ISSN: 1552-3381
This article analyzes the Italian government's response to the sovereign debt crisis. Given the severity of the fiscal crisis affecting Italy, this article provides insights about the crisis's implication for public administration in such a politically sensitive environment where drastic and far-reaching measures had to be taken by the government. Drawing on the historical institutionalist approach, the impact of the crisis is not considered in isolation but in the context of the historical trajectory that has shaped the government's capacity to respond. To assess the crisis's implications for public administration, the empirical analysis focuses on public employment as an area that is especially exposed to fiscal restraint. The findings reveal that the current crisis has been managed with straight cutback management, as public administration has been considered by policy makers just as a source of public expenditure to be squeezed rather than as a provider of public services in need of modernization so as to sustain economic growth.