Comparison of Public Sector Reform in the UK and Germany (Main Traditional and Modernization Trends)

Author: (German) Wolman et al. (Authored), Wang Feng et al. (Translated)
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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 combined with real reform trends in the fields of social policy and social management, yielding applicable conclusions to address issues. Additionally, based on the distinct institutional and cultural features of the administrative systems in the UK and Germany, further analysis and evaluation of their recent reform initiatives are provided.