Getting Agencies to Work Together - The Practice and Theory of Managerial Craftsmanship

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Collaboration between government agencies, an old joke goes, is an unnatural act committed by nonconsenting adults. Eugene Bardach argues that today's opinion climate favoring more results-oriented government makes collaboration a lot more natural--though it is still far from easy. In this book, Bardach diagnoses the difficulties, explains how they are sometimes overcome, and offers practical ideas for public managers, advocates, and others interested in developing interagency collaborative networks.
Bardach provides examples from diverse policy areas, including children, youth, and family services; welfare-to-work; antipollution enforcement; fire prevention; and ecosystem management."

About the author

Eugene Bardach

Summary

Collaboration between government agencies, an old joke goes, is an unnatural act committed by nonconsenting adults. Eugene Bardach argues that today's opinion climate favoring more results-oriented government makes collaboration a lot more natural--though it is still far from easy.

Product details

• Authors: Eugene Bardach, Bardach Eugene
• Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.1998
• EAN: 9780815707974
• ISBN: 978-0-8157-0797-4
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, Social and ethical issues, Management and management techniques, Civil service and public sector, Civil Service & Public Sector