Professionals under pressure the reconfiguration of professional work in changing public services

Over the past decade, public services have come under increasing pressure to perform like private-sector organisations. This study demonstrates that professionals have much leeway in coping with changes caused by IT developments, distributed knowledge and more demanding public which have all created...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Noordegraaf, Mirko, editor (editor), Steijn, Abraham Jan, 1959- editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press 2013.
Colección:CUP ebooks.
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Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:Over the past decade, public services have come under increasing pressure to perform like private-sector organisations. This study demonstrates that professionals have much leeway in coping with changes caused by IT developments, distributed knowledge and more demanding public which have all created new pressures on public services. The authors conclude that rather than demanding more autonomy and space, public service professionals need renewed and workable professional standards.
Descripción Física:1 recurso electrónico (243 p.)
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9789048518302