Camilla Stivers Boeken

The book delves into the reasons behind the failure of management reforms over the past century, focusing on the conflicting forms of knowledge within public bureaucracies. It explores how these contradictory perspectives interact, or often do not, and examines the mechanisms through which these systems maintain managerial control over work processes. By analyzing these dynamics, the author sheds light on the complexities of public management and the challenges that arise from internal contradictions.

This anthology addresses several of the most central ideas in the field of public administration. These ideas are as relevant to public budgeting as they are to performance measurement or human resour

Applying a gender lens to public administration, this extensively updated edition explores women's historical progress and current status in government roles across various levels. It delves into the dynamics of power, leadership, and legitimacy, highlighting the unique challenges women face within organizational structures and their broader societal roles. New features include recent data and research, a deeper examination of gender images affecting both women and men, and expanded insights into nonprofit management, reflecting the latest theoretical advancements in the field.