Governpreneurship: Establishing a Thriving Entrepreneurial Spirit in Government - Softcover

Hisrich, Robert D.; Al-Dabbagh, Amr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781952280 ISBN 13: 9781781952283

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Challenging the traditional view that entrepreneurship is exclusively a private-sector concern, Governpreneurship presents a compelling argument for increased focus on entrepreneurship in public sector organizations. The only book to date to focus specifically on government entrepreneurship, this innovative volume offers expert advice on fostering and managing entrepreneurship in the public sector. Featuring forewords by former US President Bill Clinton and Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, as well as four case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of government entrepreneurship in action, this fascinating book breaks new ground in a rapidly growing field. In a time when government funds are being reduced and its services increasingly questioned, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within the government becomes a vital concern. Although there is no ideal model for achieving government entrepreneurship, this volume outlines a number of innovative strategies designed to help public sector managers undertake their public mission while developing an entrepreneurial culture within their organization. The authors offer thorough and indispensible advice covering every aspect of government entrepreneurship, from framework to policy to funding and beyond. Finally, the book concludes with four case studies that explore successful government entrepreneurial undertakings in Ireland, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland. Government officials and other leaders in the public sector will find this book an indispensible guide to establishing an entrepreneurial focus in their organizations. Professors and students working in entrepreneurship, public sector management, and other business-related fields will also have much to admire in this innovative addition to the literature.

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Review

I can't think of a more qualified scholar to tackle the difficult subject of "governpreneurship" than Bob Hisrich. His vast experience in and knowledge of entrepreneurship has enabled a thorough application of entrepreneurial principles to government organizations. This book should be recommended reading for everyone in government at every level. We can only hope that a new era of governpreneurship is launched with this useful and practical guide. --Thomas N. Duening, University of Colorado, US

About the Author

Robert D. Hisrich, Associate Dean of Graduate and International Programs, Bridgestone Chair of International Marketing, Kent State University, US and Amr Al-Dabbagh, Chairman and CEO, Al-Dabbagh Group and Former Governor, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), with a rank of Minister Forewords by President William Jefferson Clinton and His Excellency, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

About this edition

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1781952280
• ISBN 13: 9781781952283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288