This article argues that current public management theory is not fit for purpose—if it ever has
been. It argues that it contains two fatal flaws—it focuses on intraorganizational processes at …

The work of a manager in a service organisation is not the same as the work of a manager in
an organisation that manufactures goods. Managing Public Services, Implementing …

What are the big questions that scholars of public management should be attempting-
through their research-to answer? Robert D. Behn suggests three consciously prescriptive …

In recent times, research on public management has grown rapidly. Nevertheless, despite
the expansion of attention to management in the public sector, many important questions …

Increasingly the term public management is being used to describe degree programs,
courses, books, and articles that were once described as public administration. The reasons …

In the past 20 years or so, there has been a grow ing emphasis on public management and
ad ministrative reform. The literature on management in the public sector has reflected this …

'Countries around the world are wrestling with complex budgetary and political challenges
related to the effective and efficient delivery of public services to the citizenry. Consequently …

While the field of public management has become increasingly international, research and
policy recommendations that work for one country often do not work for another. Why, for …

the moment are the water bureaus, forest services, agricultural extension services, and fire
departments that perform routine, largely noncontroversial functions. These same analysts …

Organization Theory and Public Management is written for current and future public
managers. Understanding organization theory helps managers at all levels define program …