An Approach to Privatization in the 21st Century (Paperback or Softback)

Roy Ph. D., Jeffrey A.

ISBN 10: 1410776964 / ISBN 13: 9781410776969

Published by 1st Book Library 9/2/2003, 2003

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An Approach to Privatization in the 21st Century.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Approach to Privatization in the 21st Century (Paperback or Softback)
• Publisher: 1st Book Library 9/2/2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1410776964
• ISBN 13: 9781410776969
• Binding: Paperback or Softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

"A fresh look at the issue of “Privatizing” thegovernment. This book looks at thehistory of government and government organizations from the beginning throughthe period of “Re-invention.” The issueof privatization is not seen as the end all to solve government’s problems –rather it is seen as just one tool available to the politicians and governmentmanagers. Privatization is viewed asone method of improving management in government by removing many politicalconstraints and barriers from the government manager.This book looks at the specific example ofprivatizing the nation’s Air Traffic Control System. A system that has a history of inefficiency, cost overruns, andresistance to change – yet it enjoys a solid political backing – whichcontinues to offer it protection from privatization. The last part of the book offers some recommendations for longterm change by establishing a commission on privatization."

About the Author

Jeffrey Roy Ph.D., has close to 40 years experience as a government manager/executive. His experience within the Dept. of the Army and The Federal Aviation Administration provides him with an in depth knowledge of the workings of government organizations. Throughout his career in the government he gained experience in various management techniques from MBO to TQM. He applies these management philosophies in an easy to read manner to show the reader how government organizations can be managed more efficiently and effectively. Dr. Roy shows how various changes in public policy and organizational management can benefit government organizations. He recognizes various tools that are available to the government manager to help improve government organizations. However, he points out that ultimately privatization may be the best solution to improving government organizations. His idea of privatization calls for the establishment of a "Commission" to review and recommend organizations for privatization.