Abstract

There is debate in the literature on whether or not general management principles are applicable to the study and practice of public administration. This research responds by exploring how local officials manage the performance of public services with private good characteristics, where general management principles could be embraced for service delivery. The relationship between operational and financial indicators is explored within the functional areas of water and sewer, with the hypothesis that operational outcomes impact financial outcomes similar to private enterprises. Because the findings do not support this hypothesis, the authors conclude that general management principles may not be applicable to all forms of administration given that public cannot be removed from the management of public services even with private good characteristics.

Autore Pugliese

• Adamo Stefano , Fasiello Roberta

Tutti gli autori

• Rivenbark W. , Roenigk D. , Fasiello R. , Adamo S.

Titolo volume/Rivista

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Anno di pubblicazione

2017

ISSN

0190-0692

ISBN

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Numero di citazioni Wos

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Numero di citazioni Scopus

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0

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26/04/2018

Settori ERC

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Codici ASJC

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