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| About the book |
This is an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of strategic management in the public sector. It is written for new and experienced managers, undergraduate and postgraduate students of the public services. Strategic Management for the Public Services: * provides an understanding of the theory of strategic management * introduces ideas which guide the effective practice of strategic management in the public services (and which do not copy blindly private sector habits) * gives conceptual tools and material (in the form of worksheets) which can be used to carry out analysis and planning * explores key issues for public sector managers including governance, involving the public, transformational strategies, managing crisis, and interorganizational strategic planning * draws on research from various countries * examines how strategic management can be applied and developed to help improve the public services |
| About the authors |
Professor Paul Joyce is Director of the Management Research Centre at the University of North London. He has researched strategic management in both public and private sectors, has taught public services managers internationally, and formerly worked in local government. |
| Table of contents |
Series editor's preface Acknowledgements Introducing strategic management in the public services Mission statements, performance and situational analysis Strategic decisions and evaluation Systems and implementation Strategic leadership Coordination and cooperation Strategy and crisis Public-friendly strategic management Transformational strategic management Appendix Bibliography Index. |
