Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental RelationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
AIDS in the 1990's, Service Delivery to Emerging Populations
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental RelationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Managing Technical Services in the 90's
Author: Drew RacinePublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781560241669
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In this optimistic new book, librarians examine how changes in society, the information industry, and libraries require iconoclastic thinking and acting on the part of the information specialists to take maximum advantage of the opportunities that are present to better the profession, the professionals, and services to their patrons. The focus of the volume is on managing functions typically associated with technical services. Recent changes to library functions such as the changed roles of managers and the necessity for fund-raising as a method of obtaining basic operating funds are discussed fully. Running across the varied chapters are recurring themes such as the need for flexibility in staffing and organizational structures, looking at the traditional in new ways, and convergence and union. The chapters, written by experienced academic librarians, will be of interest to both managers of libraries and to those who are concerned with how the libraries are managed. Students of library science will find this an invaluable guide to gaining a deeper knowledge of the changes in technical services, and how they relate to the general public coming into the library.
Sharing Power
Author: Donald F. KettlPublisher: Brookings Institution Press
ISBN: 9780815720065
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
In the flush of enthusiasm to make government work better, reformers from both left and right have urged government to turn as many functions as possible over to the private sector and to allow market competition instill efficiency and choice. In fact, government has been doing just this for years: every major policy initiative launched since World War II has been managed by public-private partnerships. Yet such privatization has not solved government's problems. While there have been some positive results, thee has been far less success than advocates of market competition have promised. In a searching examination of why the "competition prescription" has not worked well, Donald F. Kettl finds that government has largely been a poor judge of private markets. Because government rarely operates in truly competitive markets contracting out has not so much solved the problems of inefficiency, but has aggravated them. Government has often not proved to be an intelligent consumer of the goods and services it has purchased. Kettl provides specific recommendations as to how government can become a "smart buyer," knowing what it wants and judging better what it has bought. Through detailed case studies, Kettl shows that as market imperfections increase, so do problems in governance and management. He examines the A-76 program for buying goods and services, the FTS-2000 telecommunications system, the Superfund program, the Department of Energy's production of nuclear weapons, and contracting out by state and local governments. He argues that government must be more aggressive in managing contracts if it is to build successful partnerships with outside contractors. Kettl maintains that the answer is not more government, but a smarter one, which requires strong political leadership to refocus the bureaucracy's mission and to change the bureaucratic culture.
Intergovernmental Perspective
Author: Civil Service Reform in the States
Author: J. Edward KelloughPublisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 079148243X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Civil Service Reform in the States examines the critical importance of civil service systems in modern government and popular efforts to reform those systems. The book provides an up-to-date analysis and assessment of public personnel reforms undertaken by various state governments since 1990 and the extent to which these reforms have been implemented or resisted. With chapters written by nationally recognized experts on civil service and civil service reform, this book will appeal to public policy makers, practitioners, and students alike.
Service Delivery and Public Sector Marketing
Author: Ciaran O'FaircheallaighPublisher: Macmillan Education AU
ISBN: 9780732903862
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This collection of 13 papers from a conference held in 1990 by the Centre for Australian Public Sector Management at Griffith University assesses the impact of recent public sector reforms on service delivery and marketing. Case studies from Australia and New Zealand are used to highlight the various problems and issues involved.
The Preferred Provider's Handbook
Author: William L. PoynterPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135063850
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
First published in 1994. A revolution has been taking place in behavioral health financing, and only those practitioners who know how to successfully market themselves to managed care organizations are likely to maintain their hold in this rapidly changing system. Realistic, clear, insightful and highly practical, The Preferred Provider's Handbook will help therapists to understand the managed care marketplace and to develop the strategies necessary to meet its many challenges. You will learn how to: Get accepted on preferred provider lists of managed care organizations (M.C.O.s); Generate patient referrals once you are accepted onto a panel of preferred providers; Retain active referral status over the long term; Zero in on the higher quality networks that produce higher income and have minimal legal risk; Break into closed provider lists-one of the most difficult but important tasks. The Handbook clearly sets forth the basics of managed care with the aim of helping psycho therapists gain an understanding and acceptance of this new system. The volume addresses strategic marketing, whereby therapists can select and pursue those managed care organizations best suited to their needs; provides tools for designing and implementing a marketing plan; and gives a framework for understanding and making profitable use of future trends-in a profes sional and ethical manner. Of particular value is a chapter discussing marketing implications for behavioral health arising from the Clinton administration's new "managed competition" plans. Armed with specific information on how to fill out an M.C.O. application, how to analyze a contract, which specialties are most desirable and which should be avoided, how to network, and much, much more, you will be well on your way to professional success. This is an essential resource for all practitioners in the managed care marketplace.
Aids: Effective Health Communication For The 90s
Author: Scott C. RatzanPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135911827
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Despite educational efforts, the majority of Americans are still under the misconception that they are not at risk from HIV/AIDS infection. In addition, the federal government only spends 2% of the total designated federal AIDS funding toward prevention. Thus, information in respect to AIDS and health communication in any comprehensive nature is almost nonexistent.; This book aims to rectify the situation by presenting detailed analysis and actions necessary to confront the AIDS pandemic on every level of the communication realm. Contributors are experienced researchers, educators, government officials, and physicians. They examine the issue from a number of standpoints, including: communication, adolescent medicine, public administration, psychology, journalism, audiology, speech and language pathology, neurological surgery, preventive medicine and public health.
management reforms examples of public and private innovations to improve service delivery
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788140891
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Public Human Resource Management
Author: Richard C. KearneyPublisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 1483393445
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Public Human Resource Management: Problems and Prospects by Richard C. Kearney and Jerrell D. Coggburn brings together exemplary contributors who provide concise essays on major contemporary public human resources management issues. Organized into four parts – setting, techniques, issues and prospects – and covering the major process, function and policy issues in the field, the text offers valuable wisdom to students and practitioners alike. The new edition boasts sixteen new and eleven updated chapters authored by the leading figures in the field as well as by up-and-coming new scholars.