Intelligent Nation: How to Organise a Country

The Intelligent Nation proposes a systemic and radical transformation of the state by adopting the principles of an Intelligent Organisation,redefining efficiency and supporting human-based services in crucial areas. It provides thought-provoking supplemental reading for masters and undergraduate students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Intelligent Nation presents a comprehensive and transformative vision for the organization, management, ownership, and performance of state services, harnessing the potential of contemporary information capabilities to fulfill the rights and obligations of citizens. In his book, John Beckford explores how adopting the principles of an Intelligent Organization can enable the state to thrive and meet the needs of its citizens. He proposes a radical reimagining of the state as the enabler or provider of public services, emphasizing the need for a significant departure from the traditional model of the public sector.

Beckford highlights the failure of the public sector to emulate the remarkable gains in productivity and customer focus achieved in manufacturing and services, such as finance, retail, and insurance. He argues that governance and all public services must be redesigned to align with the contemporary needs of citizens and leverage the power of information to enhance their effectiveness, redefine efficiency, and support human-based services in critical areas.

Each chapter in the book offers key learning points, theoretical discussions, integrated case studies, and discussion points to facilitate a deeper understanding of the topics. Written in an accessible style, the book serves as a valuable supplemental reading for students pursuing degrees in organization theory, organization development, political science, public administration, healthcare, information systems, and business and management science.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367430573