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作者：Connolly, Ciaran; Martin, Gary; Wall, Anthony
作者单位：Queens University Belfast; Ulster University
摘要：In 1997, New Labour set about the task of reforming public services in the United Kingdom through the use of an ideology that became known as the 'Third Way'. This research examines the context from which this concept emerged, and explores its relationship with the tools of delivery, with particular reference to the Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The paper begins by reviewing the Third Way, before analysing the arguments for and against PFI. Using an example from the Northern Ireland educat...
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作者：Kooiman, Jan
作者单位：Erasmus University Rotterdam - Excl Erasmus MC; Erasmus University Rotterdam
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作者：Cox, Andrew; Chicksand, Daniel
作者单位：University of Birmingham; University of Birmingham
摘要：This article assesses the appropriateness of lean supply and partnership relationship management policies as a means of invigorating industry, using the example of the UK pig and beef industry. The analysis assesses the extent to which it is operationally feasible, and with what commercial consequences, in UK pig and beef supply chains and markets. The analysis demonstrates that the lean and partnering approach is not always operationally feasible. Furthermore, when it is operationally feasibl...
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作者：Connolly, Michael
作者单位：University of South Wales
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作者：Lowndes, Vivien; Sullivan, Helen
作者单位：De Montfort University; University of West England
摘要：Associated with innovation in both democratic practice and service design, neighbourhoods are high on policy agendas across Europe. Drawing upon classic debates about size and devolution, the article identifies four distinct rationales for neighbourhood governance: civic, social, political and economic. In England, the 'new localism' agenda gets near to developing a comprehensive case for neighbourhood governance, drawing upon all four rationales. Options for institutional design are explored ...
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作者：Vigoda-Gadot, Eran; Shoham, Aviv; Schwabsky, Nitza; Ruvio, Ayalla
作者单位：University of Haifa; University of Haifa; University of Haifa
摘要：This study presents a three-year effort to study public sector innovation in Europe from the viewpoint of the citizen. It examines a model of public sector innovation across a multinational sample of eight countries and 626 participants. The paper develops a theory of antecedents to and consequences of innovation in public administration as perceived by knowledgeable citizens and end-users. Participants were senior and mid-level managers of third sector organizations that work closely with cit...
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作者：Yesilkagit, Kutsal
作者单位：Utrecht University
