作者：McSwite, OC
作者单位：Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; George Washington University
作者：Wert, JL
作者单位：Indiana University System; Indiana University Southeast
作者：Provan, KG; Milward, HB
作者单位：University of Arizona
摘要：Although cooperative, interorganizational networks have become a common mechanism for delivery of public services, evaluating their effectiveness is extremely complex and has generally been neglected. To help resolve this problem, we discuss the evaluation of networks of community-based, mostly publicly funded health, human service, and public welfare organizations. Consistent with pressures to perform effectively from a broad range of key stakeholders, we argue that networks must be evaluated...
作者：Coe, CK; Wiesel, DL
作者单位：North Carolina State University
摘要：Based on a national survey of police chiefs with a follow-up focus group, this article discusses budgetary strategies that police departments used to be successful in budgeting. The strategies include: using crime and workload data judiciously; capitalizing on sensational crime incidents; effectively getting the message out; carefully mobilizing interest groups; strategic planning; playing the federal grants game; working closely with the chief executive and elected officials; and involving al...
