Try, David Richard (2006) Using public value theory to assist in understanding how and why executives integrate results-based management : exploratory case studies of the Canadian Federal public sector. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

Over the last two decades, the philosophy of public management in governments
worldwide, including Canada’s, have embraced the principle of Results-based
Management, has under the banner of New Public Management. It was believed that
such private sector techniques would eventually lead to a fundamental cultural shift in
the public sector – a leaner, more flexible, more responsive bureaucracy.
This theme, Results-based Management, has been a consistent focus of Canadian
‘central agencies’ for over ten years, traditionally the time required to achieve
significant organizational or cultural change. It is argued that to be meaningful, to go
beyond political rhetoric, Results-based Management must introduce changes in
executive focus and activities, as well as organizational accountability and reporting.
However, the Auditor General of Canada and other commentators report, at best,
limited progress.
Through the perspectives of executive public servants themselves, this research
examines and assesses how Canadian federal public sector executives have responded
to changes in management and accountability introduced by Results-based
Management. In seeking greater understanding of the underlying drivers of Resultsbased
Management adaptation, this thesis investigates the theoretical contribution of
Public Value theory in assessing executive behaviour.
The primary research method consisted of two major case studies within the Canadian
federal public sector, the first exploring regional perspectives in Saskatchewan, and
the second, revealing perceptions of executives employed in a national health branch.
In addition, the research also incorporated a series of interviews with senior
executives to capture their perspective and validate the research findings from the two
case studies.

Item Type:	Thesis or Dissertation (PhD)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management J Political Science > JL Political institutions (America except United States)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Public administration -- Canada, Executives -- Canada, Value
Official Date:	June 2006
Dates:	Date Event June 2006 Submitted
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Warwick Business School
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Radnor, Z. J. (Zoe J.) ; Johnston, Robert, 1953-
Extent:	xiii, 380 leaves
Language:	eng

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