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From Problem to Solution:
Commonwealth Strategies for Reform
Mohan Kaul (Author)
Series name:
Managing the Public Service: Strategies for Improvement Series
Series number:
1
Size:
unspecified
ISSN:
Categories:
Managing the Public Service: Strategies for Improvement Series, Public Sector Development
ISBN No:
978-0-85092-452-7
Publication Date:
1996
Number of Pages:
70
Status:
In stock
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Description
This book develops a framework for productive public service reforms, based on successful innovations and practical strategies developed and implemented across the Commonwealth. The first section highlights the pressures Commonwealth countries face. The following sections draw out common strategic approaches and provide a framework of practical solutions. The final section identifies critical challenges which must be addressed to sustain public service reform and underpin accountable administration for just and honest government.
Contents
The Pressure for Reform
Re-defining the Problem – The Changing Role of Government
A New Outlook – Focusing on Solutions
A Framework for Change
Strategy 1 – Improving Policy Development and Co-ordination
Strategy 2 – Restructuring and Organisation
Strategy 3 – Re-orienting the Organisational Culture
Strategy 4 – Managing Human Resources
Strategy 5 – Commercialising and Developing Partnerships
Strategy 6 – Improving Financial Planning and Control Systems
Strategy 7 – Harnessing Information Technology
Future Challenges
Conclusions
Bibliography
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