Public Sector Reform and Performance Management in Developed Economies: Outcomes-Based Approaches in Practice

The focus of public administration and public sector accounting has shifted towards outcomes over the past two decades, with limited understanding of how government departments and agencies develop and implement these approaches. This comprehensive compilation covers international practices in outcomes-based approaches to government departments, agencies, and public higher educational institutions in developed economies, providing valuable insights for global public sector regulators, consultants, researchers, and academic communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 396 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past two decades, a significant shift has occurred in public administration and public sector accounting worldwide, with a growing emphasis on outcomes rather than just inputs and outputs. The understanding of how government departments and agencies develop and implement outcomes-based approaches to their services and programs to enhance public accountability, financial scrutiny, and good governance is limited. This comprehensive compilation, covering a range of international practices in outcomes-based approaches to government departments, agencies, and public higher educational institutions in developed economies, serves as an essential resource in the fields of public sector accounting, accountability, and performance management. The contributions are organized into three jurisdictions: Australasia, the UK, and Europe, and North America.

By incorporating outcomes-based practices from advanced economies, this book offers valuable insights to global public sector regulators, consultants, researchers, and academic communities, as well as academic researchers in public administration and development studies. The insights gained from a country-specific practice will also be useful to governments in other countries implementing similar systems and practices, facing similar socio-political environments. This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of government accountability from both a management and socio-political perspective.

In conclusion, the shift towards outcomes-based approaches in public administration and public sector accounting has brought about significant changes in the way government services are delivered and evaluated. This compilation provides a valuable resource for professionals and scholars seeking to enhance their understanding of these practices and their implications for public sector governance and performance.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367710149