Contributions and challenges of ‘New Public Management’: New Zealand since 1984
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When New Public Management (NPM) swept around the world in the 1980s the New Zealand public sector embraced its theories and embarked upon a rigorous reform process which brought both praise and some scepticism. New Zealand was seen at that time, by some observers, to be a ‘world leader’. However, in the years following the initial impact of NPM the euphoria has given way to a more rigorous analysis of the performance of the public sector and a re-examination of the functions and responsibilities of the public service.
2018 ◽
Vol 32
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pp. 255-279
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2018 ◽
Vol 32
(1)
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pp. 280-306
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