{"title":"Wouter Van Dooren","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWouter Van Dooren\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works focusing on the intricacies of \u003cem\u003epublic sector performance management\u003c\/em\u003e. His books explore how organisations measure, manage, and improve effectiveness within government and public services, providing valuable perspectives for practitioners and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis rooted in education and reference, with clear frameworks and critical reflections on accountability, policy implementation, and organisational change. Van Dooren’s writing is essential for those interested in improving public administration and understanding the challenges of managing public value.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"performance-management-in-the-public-sector-by-john-halligan-9780415738095","title":"Performance Management in the Public Sector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn times of rising expectations and decreasing resources for the public sector, performance management is high on the agenda. Increasingly, the value of the performance management systems themselves is under scrutiny, with more attention being paid to the effectiveness of performance management in practice. This new edition has been revised and updated to examine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerformance in the context of current public management debates, including emerging discussions on the New Public Governance and neo-Weberianism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe many definitions of performance and how it has become one of the most contested agendas of public management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe so-called perverse effects of using performance indicators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe technicalities of performance measurement in a five-step process: prioritising measurement, indicator development, data collection, analysis, and reporting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe future challenges and directions of performance management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerformance Management in the Public Sector\u003c\/em\u003e 2nd edition offers an approachable insight into a complex theme for practitioners and public management students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607359668460,"sku":"9780415738095","price":435.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415738095-performance-management-in-the-public-sector.jpg?v=1778162099"},{"product_id":"performance-management-in-the-public-sector-by-john-halligan-9780415738101","title":"Performance Management in the Public Sector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn times of rising expectations and decreasing resources for the public sector, performance management is high on the agenda. Increasingly, the value of the performance management systems themselves is under scrutiny, with more attention being paid to the effectiveness of performance management in practice. This new edition has been revised and updated to examine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerformance in the context of current public management debates, including emerging discussions on the New Public Governance and neo-Weberianism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe many definitions of performance and how it has become one of the most contested agendas of public management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe so-called perverse effects of using performance indicators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe technicalities of performance measurement in a five-step process: prioritising measurement, indicator development, data collection, analysis, and reporting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe future challenges and directions of performance management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerformance Management in the Public Sector\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003e2nd edition\u003c\/em\u003e offers an approachable insight into a complex theme for practitioners and public management students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607359733996,"sku":"9780415738101","price":156.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415738101-performance-management-in-the-public-sector.jpg?v=1778162115"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wouter-van-dooren.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}