Search for dissertations about: "New Public Management Thesis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 278 swedish dissertations containing the words New Public Management Thesis.
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1. Icons of New Public Management : four studies on competition, contracts and control
Abstract : Public organizations have undergone major changes over the past few decades. The umbrella term used to characterize these changes in the style of public administration is ‘New Public Management’ (NPM). READ MORE
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2. Co-creation of Value in Public Transportation - A Quality Management Perspective
Abstract : Outsourcing service provision as a business strategy has become increasingly popular. This has resulted in new managerial challenges in terms of creating value for customers. The establishment of these inter-organisational relationships has resulted in additional actors, who perform a greater number of increasingly complex activities. READ MORE
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3. Public procurement of engineering services : Task characteristics, control modes and effects on adaptability
Abstract : Previous research has emphasized the importance of engineering services and adaptability in the early stages of construction projects. Public clients usually procure engineering services from private companies, which makes their procurement strategies important in creating incentives for adaptability and innovation for the service providers. READ MORE
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4. Changing practices for public facilities management
Abstract : Public facilities management organizations are currently facing several challenges both external and internal. New regulations regarding sustainability (including energy efficiency targets), a transition to a business-like approach/form of governance and changing demographical conditions are examples of outer challenges. READ MORE
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5. Improving the Efficiency of Public Procurement : Empirical evidence using micro-level contract data
Abstract : Among OECD countries, close to one-third of government expenditure is allocated using public procurement. This implies that the skill of public authorities in handling the procurement format has a significant impact on how much the public sector accomplish in relation to their goals and responsibilities. READ MORE