An Approach to Privatization in the 21st Century - Softcover

Roy, Jeffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1410776964 ISBN 13: 9781410776969

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2003

Synopsis

A fresh look at the issue of "Privatizing" the government. This book looks at the history of government and government organizations from the beginning through the period of "Re-invention." The issue of privatization is not seen as the end all to solve government's problems - rather it is seen as just one tool available to the politicians and government managers. Privatization is viewed as one method of improving management in government by removing many political constraints and barriers from the government manager. This book looks at the specific example of privatizing the nation's Air Traffic Control System. A system that has a history of in efficiency, cost over runs, and resistance to change - yet it enjoys a solid political backing - which continues to offer it protection from privatization. The last part of the book offers some recommendations for long term change by establishing a commission on privatization.

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About the Author

Jeffrey Roy Ph.D., has close to 40 years experience as a government manager/executive. His experience within the Dept. of the Army and The Federal Aviation Administration provides him with an in depth knowledge of the workings of government organizations. Throughout his career in the government he gained experience in various management techniques from MBO to TQM. He applies these management philosophies in an easy to read manner to show the reader how government organizations can be managed more efficiently and effectively. Dr. Roy shows how various changes in public policy and organizational management can benefit government organizations. He recognizes various tools that are available to the government manager to help improve government organizations. However, he points out that ultimately privatization may be the best solution to improving government organizations. His idea of privatization calls for the establishment of a "Commission" to review and recommend organizations for privatization.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1410776964
• ISBN 13: 9781410776969
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 456