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This text concentrates on public sector management in the UK. Part 1 defines and describes the public sector in the UK. It outlines the functions of the state and its institutions, reviews interactions between politics and policies, and explains how fiscal policy is made and how public money is spent, with special attention to the fiscal crisis after the banking crash of 2008. This section also describes major areas of policy that need to be managed, including education, criminal justice, health, and housing. Covering management of the public sector, part 2 is divided into two subsections on management of those services who are directly provided by employees, and those which are outsourced or privatized. Chapter summaries, key points, and discussion questions are included. This sixth edition reflects current law and policy. The student website offers journal articles, plus thematically organized web links to policy documents, websites, and other multimedia and social media resources. Information on the author is not given. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
