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Governing by Contract: Challenges and Opportunities for Public Managers (Public Affairs and Policy Administration Series),New
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Is the public getting a good deal when the government contracts out the delivery of goods and services? Phillip Cooper attempts to get at the heart of this question by exploring what happens when public sector organizationsat the federal, state and local levelsform working relationships with other agencies, communities, nonprofit organizations and private firms through contracts. Rather than focus on the ongoing debate over privatization, the book emphasizes the tools managers need to form, operate, terminate or transform these contracts amidst a complex web of intergovernmental relations.Cooper frames the issues of public contract management by showing how managers are caught in between governance by authority and government by contract. By looking at cases ranging from the management of Baltimore schools to the contracting of senior citizen programs in Kansas, he offers practical information to students and practitioners and a theoretical context for their work.At every turn, the author avoids bogging readers down in technical jargon. Instead the book sheds light on a crucial part of any public manager's job with lively case material and nononsense guidance for making the most of taxpayer dollars.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Governing by Contract'? A: The book explores the relationship between public managers and the contracts formed with various entities for delivering goods and services, emphasizing the tools needed to manage these contracts effectively.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Governing by Contract' is Phillip J. Cooper.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Governing by Contract' is a paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Governing by Contract'? A: The book contains 172 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers public contract management, intergovernmental relations, and practical information for public managers through case studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book offers practical information and theoretical context suitable for both students and practitioners in public management.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: This book is part of the Public Affairs and Policy Administration Series.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, the book includes various case studies, such as the management of Baltimore schools and contracting for senior citizen programs in Kansas.