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Author:   Robin A. Johnson ,  Norman Walzer
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.584kg
ISBN:  

9781567203820

ISBN 10:   1567203825
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   30 September 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Preface Introduction and Overview by Norman Walzer and Robin A. Johnson Issues and Trends The Evolution of Privatization Practices and Strategies by Adrian Moore and Wade Hudson Opportunites in Privatization by E. S. Savas Operational Aspects Selecting Service for Outsourcing by John O'Looney Structuring the Market for Service Delivery: A New Role for Local Government by Mildred Warner Providing Public Services Through Long-Term Service Agreements by Douglas Herbst and David Seader Role of Information management in Making Competition Work by Bridget M. Anderson Impacts of Social Mandates in Contracting by Margaret M. ""Peg"" Swanton Results and Future Prospects Privatization and Managed Competition: Management Fad or Long-Term Systematic Change for Cities? by Robin A. Johnson and Norman Walzer Impact of Privatization and Managed Competition on Public Employees by Christi Clark, Robin A. Johnson, and James L. Mercer Impact on Public Organizational Structure and Behavior: Managed Competition and Privatization by Ed Sizer A Bold, Innovative Approach to Privatization: Lessons Learned from Atlanta by Bill Campbell How Far Can Privatization Go? by John D. Donahue Index"

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?Cities such as Atlanta, Indianapois, and Charlotte are examples proving that contracts with businesses can work to benefit all parties. As this collection shows, local officials must move ahead cautiously and not all attempts at privitization and contracting have succeeded.?-APADE

"?Cities such as Atlanta, Indianapois, and Charlotte are examples proving that contracts with businesses can work to benefit all parties. As this collection shows, local officials must move ahead cautiously and not all attempts at privitization and contracting have succeeded.?-APADE ""Cities such as Atlanta, Indianapois, and Charlotte are examples proving that contracts with businesses can work to benefit all parties. As this collection shows, local officials must move ahead cautiously and not all attempts at privitization and contracting have succeeded.""-APADE"

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ROBIN A. JOHNSON directs the Illinois Center for Competitive Government located at Western Illinois University./e NORMAN WALZER is Professor of Economics and director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University./e He is the editor of numerous books.

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