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Does Cross-Sector Collaboration Really Produce Better Results?

Does Cross-Sector Collaboration Really Produce Better Results?

The practice of cross-sector collaboration appears to be increasing as a means to address complex social challenges. Yet, it’s difficult to demonstrate the benefits in comparison to a single-sector approach.…

Programs that Respond to Citizen Needs

Programs that Respond to Citizen Needs

For more than 20 years, there has been a push for government at all levels to be more responsive and accountable. Citizen engagement efforts have proliferated. Websites and social media…

Promoting Social Equity in Local Government

Promoting Social Equity in Local Government

As a discipline, public administration has struggled to understand and administer principles underlying social equity. Some contend justice and fairness are associated with providing the same of level and quality…

Millennials Have Something to Say: Why You Should Listen

Millennials Have Something to Say: Why You Should Listen

While the new generation “next” has entered the workforce, they’ve developed a reputation for being lazy and entitled. But millennials deserve a bit more credit. It's important to recognize that…

The Challenge of Linking Governance to Performance

The Challenge of Linking Governance to Performance

Governance can and should be a tool for improving public and nonprofit performance. The freedom and treasure all citizens cede to be part of a governed society requires the legitimizing…

The New World Order: What A Greater Country America Would Be

The New World Order: What A Greater Country America Would Be

Trump wants to “Make America Great Again.” Sanders is moving toward “A Future to Believe In.” Others, like Hillary Clinton, have in subtler ways projected American leadership in diverse terms…

Critical Success Factors for Technology Implementation in Public Organizations

Critical Success Factors for Technology Implementation in Public Organizations

Countless stories exist about enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, noting unsuccessful projects and explanations as to why these types of projects fail. However, not all ERP projects end in failure.…

A Few Words on Civilian-Military Relations

A Few Words on Civilian-Military Relations

Although the mood of civil-military relations begins at the top, those in other areas of the relationship play a significant role in ensuring this special association operates smoothly. Senior and…

Do Female and Male Public Administrators Differ Ethically?

Do Female and Male Public Administrators Differ Ethically?

Male and female business leaders demonstrate similar priorities: maintaining integrity in the organization and treating followers fairly and with dignity. However, female leaders often feel greater pressure to compromise ethical…

Societal Changes and the Impact on Municipal Public Services

Societal Changes and the Impact on Municipal Public Services

The various levels of government in Canada and the United States are evolving. Their public services are being influenced and impacted by various societal changes. These governments must adapt to…

Efficiency as the Primary Value in Public Administration

Efficiency as the Primary Value in Public Administration

Efficiency is the relationship between input and output. We can speak of the efficiency of a motor, of an employee or of an organization. We can speak of greater or…

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