Local Government Innovation Privatization and Managed Competition by Robin Johnson Norman Walzer 2000 Hardcover-image
Local Government Innovation Privatization and Managed Competition by Robin Johnson Norman Walzer 2000 Hardcover-image

Local Government Innovation Privatization and Managed Competition by Robin Johnson Norman Walzer 2000 Hardcover

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Publication Year: 2000 Type: Textbook Number of Pages: 288 Pages gtin13: 9781567203820 Intended Audience: College Audience Publication Name: Local Government Innovation : Issues and Trends in Privatization and Managed Competition Dewey Decimal: 352.5/38214/0973 LCCN: 00-028001 Illustrated: Yes Synopsis: Nationally recognized scholars and practitioners examine opportunities in which services traditionally provided by local governments are offered by the private sector though a contract or are transferred to a private business completely. Many large U.S. cities have contracted services for many years. With the movement to rightsize governments in recent years there has been renewed interest by local governments in similar ventures. Privatization, in its many forms, is now seen as a viable alternative to traditional ways of providing public services and can bring substantial benefits to residents. With greater accountability being demanded and pressures on local officials to hold the line on or reduce taxes, efforts to find innovative service delivery methods will probably increase. Cities, such as Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, are examples showing that contracts with private businesses can work to benefit all parties. Local officials must move ahead cautiously, and not all attempts at privatization or contracting have succeeded. Some cities, after an evaluation, have decided to provide services with municipal employees. The main issues underlying privatization decisions will be addressed conceptually so that practitioners and academics benefit from a review of the current thinking on the issues. At the same time, exemplary practices and case studies are included so that readers can understand how privatization and managed competition have been implemented in local governments. Special attention is paid to administrative questions that may arise during the implementation process. For example, ways in which cities have worked with employees who fear displacement because of the privatization process are described. The book breaks new ground by including references to recent innovations in public-private partnerships and describing how privatization may evolve in the future. Number of Volumes: 1 vol. Item Width: 6.1 in brand: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Subject Area: Law, Political Science, Business & Economics Item Length: 9.2 in Author: Robin A. Johnson, Norman Walzer Reviews: "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 Subject: Public Contract, Public Affairs & Administration, General, Government & Business ISBN-10: 1567203825 Language: English Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN-13: 9781567203820 Dewey Edition: 21 LC Classification Number: HD3861 Format: Hardcover Item Height: 0.7 in Table Of Content: 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 Item Weight: 20.7 Oz

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Local Government Innovation by Robin A. Johnson, Norman Walzer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Explores options available to local public officials in providing services. Publisher Description Nationally recognized scholars and practitioners examine opportunities in which services traditionally provided by local governments are offered by the private sector though a contract or are transferred to a private business completely. Many large U.S. cities have contracted services for many years. With the movement to rightsize governments in recent years there has been renewed interest by local governments in similar ventures. Privatization, in its many forms, is now seen as a viable alternative to traditional ways of providing public services and can bring substantial benefits to residents. With greater accountability being demanded and pressures on local officials to hold the line on or reduce taxes, efforts to find innovative service delivery methods will probably increase. Cities, such as Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, are examples showing that contracts with private businesses can work to benefit all parties. Local officials must move ahead cautiously, and not all attempts at privatization or contracting have succeeded. Some cities, after an evaluation, have decided to provide services with municipal employees. The main issues underlying privatization decisions will be addressed conceptually so that practitioners and academics benefit from a review of the current thinking on the issues. At the same time, exemplary practices and case studies are included so that readers can understand how privatization and managed competition have been implemented in local governments. Special attention is paid to administrative questions that may arise during the implementation process. For example, ways in which cities have worked with employees who fear displacement because of the privatization process are described. The book breaks new ground by including references to recent innovations in public-private partnerships and describing how privatization may evolve in the future. Author Biography 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. Details ISBN 1567203825 ISBN-13 9781567203820 Title Local Government Innovation Author Robin A. Johnson, Norman Walzer Format Hardcover Year 2000 Pages 288 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:11114459; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

  1. This book is a must-read for local government leaders seeking fresh perspectives on privatization and managed competition. Robin A. Johnson and Norman Walzer provide valuable insights into alternative service delivery models, backed by real-world examples. The well-researched content helps officials make informed decisions about optimizing public services. A practical guide that balances theory with actionable strategies for modern governance challenges. Highly recommended for anyone interested in efficient, innovative local government operations.

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