Description
| Product ID: | 9780367430573 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Citizenship and Sustainability in Organizations |
| Title: | The Intelligent Nation |
| Subtitle: | How to Organise a Country |
| Authors: | Author: John Beckford |
| Page Count: | 170 |
| Subjects: | Development studies, Development studies, Politics and government, Political structure and processes, Management of specific areas, Research and development management, Sales and marketing, Organizational theory and behaviour, Public ownership / nationalization, Civil service and public sector, Information technology: general topics, Politics & government, Political structure & processes, Management of specific areas, Research & development management, Sales & marketing, Organizational theory & behaviour, Public ownership / nationalization, Civil service & public sector, Information technology: general issues |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The Intelligent Nation proposes a systemic and radical transformation of the organisation, management, ownership and performance of the services of the state by capitalising on the potential offered by contemporary information capability and fulfilling the rights and obligations both to and of citizens. The Intelligent Nation proposes a systemic and radical transformation of the organisation, management, ownership and performance of the services of the state by capitalising on the potential offered by contemporary information capability and fulfilling the rights and obligations both to and of citizens. In this book, John Beckford shows how, by adopting the principles of an Intelligent Organisation, the state can thrive and meet the needs of its citizens. He proposes a complete rethink of the state as the enabler or provider of public services. In particular, he points to the failure of the public sector to significantly emulate the massive gains in productivity and customer focus experienced in both manufacturing and services (e.g. finance, retailing, insurance). Governance and all public services must be redesigned to align to the contemporary needs of the citizen and exploit the power of information to enable a transformation of their effectiveness, redefine efficiency and support human-based services in crucial areas. Each chapter provides the key learning points, a discussion of the problem in theory and practice, integrated case studies, and discussion points. Written in an accessible style, the book provides thought-provoking supplemental reading for masters and undergraduate students reading organisation theory, organisation development, political science, public administration, healthcare, information systems and business and management science. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-12-31 |
