Public Sector Reforms - Einzelansicht

Since the end of the 1970s public sector reforms have been permanent in OECD countries. It is important to understand the logics of these reforms, and also what is common, or not, and why. Managing performance is a common denominator in all reform models. This course is about understanding the content of managing performance as a driver for public sector reform. Three models of reform will be presented: New Public Management (a market based model), Neo Weberian State (a hierarchy based model), and New Public Governance (a network based model). The connection with performance implies its measurement, its incorporation, and its use. The models will be illustrated with examples from ‘pilot’ countries in the OECD. Students will be required to present texts, to critically assess these, and to implement them to their home country or their 'chosen country'. There will be exercises in class, including a role play of a performance budget and discussions on quality models in the public sector.