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作者：Moran, M
作者单位：University of Manchester
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作者：West, K
作者单位：Aston University
摘要：In France, the tradition of contracting out local public services has been predominantly one of partnership and co-operation rather than competition and antagonism. However, in recent years the traditional approach has come under intense criticism, something which has far-reaching implications for public-private governance. Adopting the socio-legal approach to the study of contract governance set out by Peter Vincent-Jones, this paper explores the discrepancy between descriptions of a traditio...
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作者：Moran, M
作者单位：University of Manchester
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作者：Ridder, HG; Bruns, HJ; Spier, F
作者单位：Leibniz University Hannover
摘要：In Germany, financial pressure and a lack of efficiency have caused the need for several reform processes in the local governments of German municipalities. These local governments are facing a growing contradiction between decreasing levels of financial support and increasing responsibilities. In order to address this tension, municipalities are starting to change their accounting systems by implementing accrual accounting and output-based budgeting. Starting from a description of reform proc...
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作者：Farrell, CM
作者单位：University of South Wales
摘要：Governing boards are a prominent feature of many public sector organizations today. These boards have been modelled on the private sector board of directors. Like company boards, one of their main functions is to provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the organization. The role of managers and chief executives is to implement this. This paper examines the extent of involvement of one public sector board, the school governing body, in strategic activity. Using empirical evidence ...
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作者：Rosamond, B
作者单位：University of Warwick
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作者：Massey, A
作者单位：University of Portsmouth
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作者：Connolly, M
作者单位：University of South Wales
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作者：Bulmer, S; Burch, M
作者单位：University of Manchester
摘要：In this paper we review - from a UK perspective - how the UK government and its policy process have adapted to European integration. Has adaptation been a quiet revolution, a step-change, or both? In exploring this question we draw upon the conceptual literature of Europeanization. We employ it to shed light on the longer-term pattern of UK adaptation as well as to put into context the domestic changes currently under way. Our argument is that a step-change is under way in the Europeanization ...
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作者：Guillén, AM
作者单位：University of Oviedo
