Organisational transformation and top-down change: the case of the NHS

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The National Health Service in Britain has undergone substantial changes in recent years and now represents a mixture of both old and new management techniques. The changes have penetrated all aspects of the organisation, despite doubts to the contrary. The professional attitudes and obvious cooperation have helped the process of change. Some unexpected results have occurred because of the huge size and complex nature of the management exercise.

Medical Management Services, Office Administrative Services, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Organizational change

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Changing public service organizations: current perspectives and future prospects

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An overview is presented on public service managerial research during the past decade. The authors advocate strengthening a comparative and international focus in performing future research, as well as examining public service management within political and policy contexts.

United Kingdom, Public service employment

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Changing Public Service Organizations: Current Perspectives and Future Prospects

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Suggestions for improving public management research are presented, drawing from the existing literature with proposed frameworks such as political and policy contexts. Focusing on effectiveness rather than efficiency is also suggested.

Public Finance Activities, Management dynamics, Public Administration-Total Govt, Public Administration, Organizational effectiveness, Company business management

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