Search for dissertations about: "Public Administration Studies"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 244 swedish dissertations containing the words Public Administration Studies.
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1. Improvements for value creation in public services
Abstract : The demands on public services are constantly increasing and the public sector has, over the years, been subject to several management approaches trying to improve it. These new approaches have been criticized lately for an overly emphasis on market forces, specialization, and an intra-organizational focus, resulting in fragmented services and a poor system understanding for both citizens and employees of public organizations. READ MORE
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2. Reassembling Local E-Government : A study of actors’ translations of digitalisation in public administration
Abstract : The digitalisation of society decidedly affects public administration. Swedish public administration has long worked with information technologies for an effective and improved management of public services. But new and increased use of information technologies in society poses new challenges. READ MORE
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3. Communicating visions for urban development : a micro-study of a governance process
Abstract : This thesis studies the topic of policy making in the context of producing a comprehensive plan. The thesis uses the case of a municipality in Sweden. Contributing to the understanding of how governance processes can be performed, this thesis studies policy making in a collaborative situation. READ MORE
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4. Public Sector Open Innovation: Exploring Barriers and How Intermediaries Can Mitigate Them
Abstract : Public organizations are increasingly embracing open innovation (OI) practices. Still, little is known about how the challenges they face when doing so compare to the barriers that have been identified for OI in the private sector. READ MORE
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5. 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