In the 1980s a new concept of government steering was developed at the Dutch ministry of
Education and Sciences, called “steering at a distance.” It is a departure from “classical” …

The trends and practices of public administration are ever changing and it is essential that
they be appraised from time to time. Designed as a capstone survey of the field, The State of …

La Constitución española de 1978 abordó el problema territorial español mediante el
reconocimiento del derecho a la autonomía de las nacionalidades y regiones. El resultado …

This chapter discusses the link between constitutional arrangements based on politics and
organizational implementation centered on administration is a theme that permeates. It …

for proper conduct, and the sanctions/penaltles for professional misconduct. The states also
establish and enforce the standards for health care facilities. Through health planning and …

A general perception of crisis at the end of the postwar period of growth has spawned two
types of theoretical response: while a conservative theory of overload focusses on …

Collaborative public management, managing across boundaries, leveraging networks, and
governance through networking are contemporary concepts that characterize a near …

The events of September 11, 2001, have been transformative for US government. They have
brought us the most significant reorganization of the federal government, both in size and …

The bulk of this chapter is derived from a larger exploration focused on the concepts of
intergovernmental relations (IGR), a term of distinctly American origin. That analysis …

The article discusses about several issues related to energy program evaluation and policy
design. The objective of the energy program is to increase energy efficiency and the theory …