Book Notes

From the lens of New Public Management, this book brings together innovative ideas of 21 of America's leading governors and mayors. Each case highlights more than one of the principal subjects of New Public Management including (1) reverting to core functions; (2) decentralizing and devolving authority; (3) rightsizing; (4) restoring civil society; (5) adopting market principles; (6) managing for results; (7) empowering employees, citizens, and communities; and (8) introducing e-government and modern technology.