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作者:Heinrich, Carolyn J.; Kabourek, Sarah E.
作者单位:Vanderbilt University; Vanderbilt University Peabody College; University of Chicago
摘要:Social impact bonds, known as pay-for-success (PFS) initiatives in the United States, have attracted attention as a novel strategy for financing and providing preventive services to the most vulnerable populations. This article provides an exploratory qualitative analysis of the Preschool PFS Feasibility Pilot grant applications and projects initiated by the U.S. Department of Education to encourage state and local exploration of PFS for implementing high-quality preschool programs. Drawing on...
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作者:Fischer, Robert L.; Richter, Francisca Garcia-Cobian; Anthony, Elizabeth; Lalich, Nina; Coulton, Claudia
作者单位:University System of Ohio; Case Western Reserve University; University System of Ohio; Case Western Reserve University
摘要:The challenge of complex social issues drives the need for data systems that can connect information across multiple service delivery systems. Integrated data systems provide significant value for needs assessment, program planning, policy decision making, and collective impact evaluation across a range of social issues. This case study describes a mature county-based integrated data system. The case study has three aims: (1) to highlight the value of integrated data systems to research, (2) t...
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作者:Kettl, Donald F.
作者单位:University of Texas System; University of Texas Austin
摘要:Few areas of public administration have been more discouraging, over a longer period of time, than the struggle to build public trust in government's work. However, new research suggests that public administrators can build trust by improving the results they produce for citizens. Practical, practicable steps can produce big improvements: improving government's focus on citizens' needs; engaging employees; focusing on fairness; and, especially, concentrating on the delivery of public services ...
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作者:Hall, Jeremy L.; Battaglio, R. Paul
作者单位:State University System of Florida; University of Central Florida; University of Texas System; University of Texas Dallas
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作者:Cheng, Yuan (Daniel)
作者单位:University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities
摘要:This article investigates the determinants of nonprofits' involvement in cogovernance, or the planning and design of public services, using a unique data set of park-supporting nonprofit organizations in large U.S. cities. The results indicate that nonprofits are more likely to get involved in cogovernance when they are younger, larger, and operate in communities that are more resourceful and stable. In addition, the likelihood of nonprofits' involvement in cogovernance is negatively associate...
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作者:Dimand, Ana M.
作者单位:State University System of Florida; Florida International University
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作者:Roman, Alexandru V.; Van Wart, Montgomery; Wang, XiaoHu; Liu, Cheol; Kim, Soonhee; McCarthy, Alma
作者单位:California State University System; California State University San Bernardino; California State University System; California State University San Bernardino; City University of Hong Kong; KDI School of Public Policy & Management; Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway; Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway
摘要:While many aspects of the dramatic shifts caused by digital government have made enormous progress, the leadership of those who serve the public via electronic means has yet to take a significant step forward. This article addresses three questions: How significant has e-leadership become? What are the challenges in trying to create a more comprehensive model of defining and measuring e-leadership? And, based on current knowledge, what skill and behavioral elements are candidates for a concret...
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作者:George, Bert; Van de Walle, Steven; Hammerschmid, Gerhard
作者单位:Erasmus University Rotterdam; Erasmus University Rotterdam - Excl Erasmus MC; KU Leuven; Hertie School
摘要:Management tools are often argued to ameliorate public service performance. Indeed, evidence has emerged to support positive outcomes related to the use of management tools in a variety of public sector settings. Despite these positive outcomes, there is wide variation in the extent to which public organizations use management tools. Drawing on normative isomorphism and contingency theory, this article investigates the determinants of both organization-oriented and client-oriented management t...
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作者:Jancsics, David
作者单位:California State University System; San Diego State University
摘要:Despite significant investment in anticorruption instruments in the past decades, confusion about their effectiveness remains. While a growing body of scholarship claims that anticorruption reforms have generally failed, other scholars have shown that particular anticorruption tools may actually work. A likely explanation for these puzzling outcomes is that public administration research holds a mistaken view of corruption, and improperly selected anticorruption strategies often target the wro...
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作者:Giauque, David; Varone, Frederic
作者单位:University of Lausanne; University of Geneva
摘要:This article applies social exchange theory to investigate the relationships between work opportunities and organizational commitment in four United Nations agencies. It demonstrates that international civil servants who are satisfied with their altruistic, social, and extrinsic work opportunities are more likely to declare high levels of organizational commitment. Furthermore, perceived organizational support mediates these relationships. The empirical findings highlight the importance of con...