The whole-of-government approach to public sector reform

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Christensen, Tom; Laegreid, Per
• 署名单位: University of Oslo; University of Bergen
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2007.00797.x
• 发表日期: 2007
• 页码: 1059-1066
• 关键词: joined-up government; management

摘要

In this article, the authors discuss whole-of-government initiatives as a reaction to the negative effects of New Public Management reforms such as structural devolution, single-purpose organizations, and performance management but also as a reaction to a more insecure world. The authors examine what is meant by a whole-of-government approach and explore how this concept might be interpreted in analytical terms. The structural approach is contrasted with a cultural perspective and a myth-based perspective. Finally, results, experiences, and lessons from the whole-of-government movement are discussed.