The introduction of compulsory competitive tendering in UK local government reflected
conventional public choice theories of bureaucracy. These theories suggest that competition …

Since first publication in 1982, Howard Elcock's Local Government has established a
reputation as a comprehensive and unbiased account of how British local government really …

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s there have been major reforms with regard to the mode of
operation of the public sector. The pervading theme running through these reforms is that of …

Before the imposition of the NHS internal market, systems of accountability and control were
far from adequate and could be criticized on a number of grounds. The market was offered …

Although public service organisations have increasingly relied on nonstandard employees,
little research has investigated their work experiences and job attitudes. This paper …

The recent work of Bevir and Rhodes has added momentum to a debate about the role of
ideas in political science. This article aims to contribute to the debate by critically analysing a …

Abstract Operators of North America's potable water systems are facing numerous
challenges in meeting the current needs and future expectations. Even though utility …

Public expenditure crises of the 1970s and 1980s led many governments to:-firstly, enforce
stricter financial climates that included the use of cash limits and cash planning to motivate …

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s local authorities across western Europe have been
experimenting with various forms of privatisation and policies aimed at introducing …

Competition for the provision of local government services has become a major feature of
the functioning of local government. Attempts to promote competition within local …