Intergovernmental Managers and Co-operative Federalism: The Australian Case
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Typically, intergovernmental links in Australia's federal system occur for functional departments with narrow scopes of responsibility. Efficient policy formulation depends upon satisfactory cooperation of federal and state governments as well as between ministries and administrations. Three elements of intergovernmental cooperation include daily contacts, formal or informal councils and formal and informal agreements. A graph of the levels of Australia's commonwealth government shows their functions and links. Changes effected by the Australian Labor Party after their election in 1982 are detailed. A table of data on intergovernmental management responsibilities as of 1982 in Australia is featured.
Publication Name: Public Administration
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0033-3298
Year: 1983
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Change and continuities within the public sector: contrasts between public and private sector managers in Britain and the effects of the 'Thatcher Years.'
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The patterns of continuity and change in the attitudes and behaviors of public sector managers in the UK during and after the administration of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher are investigated. The study involves three levels of analysis. The examination of the enterprise culture represents the macro level of general governmental policies and programs, the exploration of industrialrelations experiences represents the institutional level, while the analysis ofthe organizational and employment context represents the organizational and job-related within the enterprise. The patterns of public sector change and continuities are compared to those in the private sector.
Publication Name: Public Administration
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0033-3298
Year: 1995
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Public and private sector partnering: a re-appraisal
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Public and private sector partnership has been noted to produce good contractual results in private financing, constructing and operation of public infrastucture. Benefits that have been derived from the partnering of the two sectors are contract commitment, relationship stability, cooperation, adaptability to changes and transparency. However, it can also result in overreliance, complacency and the perception that it jeopardizes public interest.
Publication Name: Public Administration
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0033-3298
Year: 1997
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