Guardians of Public Value: How Public Organisations Become and Remain Institutions (1st ed. 2021)

By: Arjen Boin and Paul ‘t Hart and Lauren A. Fahy

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Synopsis: This open access book presents case studies of twelve organisations which the public have come to view as institutions. From the BBC to Doctors Without Borders, from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra to CERN, this volume examines how some organisations rise to prominence and remain in high public esteem through changing and challenging times. It builds upon the scholarly tradition of institutional scholarship pioneered by Philip Selznick, and highlights common themes in the stories of these highly diverse organizations; demonstrating how leadership, learning, and luck all play a role in becoming and remaining an institution. This case study format makes this volume ideal for classroom use and practitioners alike. In an era where public institutions are increasingly under threat, this volume offers concrete lessons for contemporary organisation leaders.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030517014
Related ISBNs:: 9783030517007
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 12/23/22
Copyrighted By:: Springer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Education, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Arjen Boin
Edited by:: Lauren A. Fahy
Edited by:: Paul 't Hart