Bøker av Geert Bouckaert

This book discusses the trajectories of creating specialized autonomous units. An analysis of the mechanisms and measures taken for granting autonomy to specialized autonomous units and subsequently to coordinating them back is described. The book shows a range of patterns in the dynamics of specialization and coordination over 25 years.

Provides a framework through which models of performance management can be understood in terms of both their impact within a public sector organization, and the effects that have been seen in countries. This book examines the effects of performance management models in the public sector and assesses their future evolution.

Legislative initiative, in response to public demands for more accountability, require public agencies at all levels of government to measure organizational performance and to report on service efforts and accomplishments (SEA).