A Comparison of Public Sector Reform in the UK and Germany: Major Traditional and Modernization Trends

Author: Wolman
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book examines the development of the public sectors in the UK and Germany, the characteristics of their national traditions, and the structural changes in the production and provision of social services. Based on discussions of the "New Public Management Movement," it investigates the fundamental institutional and cultural elements that have shaped current public sector reform policies in the UK and Germany. The findings are integrated with real reform trends in the fields of social policy and social management, yielding applicable conclusions to address the issues. Additionally, it provides further analysis and evaluation of the most recent reform initiatives in both countries, considering the distinct institutional and cultural features of their administrative systems.