Understanding public management

Understanding public management - Kjell A.Eliassen

“Understanding Public Management” by Kjell A. Eliassen and Nick Sitter is a concise, scholarly introduction to the field of contemporary public management that examines the dramatic changes in how liberal democracies organise and deliver public services over recent decades, integrating key theoretical perspectives with case studies from Europe, North America and beyond to explain why, how and with what success reforms have taken place. The book explores major themes such as the impact of globalisation and EU integration, the reduction of the state’s role through liberalisation, privatisation and regulation, modernising strategies including New Public Management and e‑Government, and the challenges of managing organisations, strategy and leadership in the evolving public sector, making it a valuable resource for students and practitioners seeking a systematic understanding of public sector reform and governance.