This Element argues that to understand why transparency “works” in one context, but fails in
another, we have to take into account how institutional (macro), organizational (meso) …

This article contributes to the growing body of literature on government transparency by
developing a model for studying the construction of transparency in interactions between …

Untitled Page 1 Page 2 MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SECTOR 7th Edition Page 3 SAGE was
founded in 1965 by Sara Miller McCune to support the dissemination of usable knowledge by …

Proponents and opponents fiercely debate whether computer-mediated transparency has a
positive effect on trust in the public sector. This article enhances our understanding of …

Government transparency is increasing worldwide and political rhetoric assumes a strong
positive relation between transparency and accountability. This chapter opens up the “black …

The picture of Brussels-based bureaucrats exercising wide-ranging, arbitrary executive
powers with no accountability is one of the favorite images conjured by Eurosceptics across …

Online minutes of local councils offer the opportunity to look behind the scenes of local
government decision‐making. Will this transparency, as promised, lead to higher levels of …

Transparency has become a new norm. States, international organizations, and even private
businesses have sought to bolster their legitimacy by invoking transparency in their …

Blockchain technology is heralded for improving trust and can provide a new approach for
creating transparency and promoting accountability of government activities. However, it is …

This study explores the dark side of transparency by problematizing the Nigeria Extractive
Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) as a transparency, accountability and anti …