The essential public manager

IntroductionPublic sector, private sectorwhere would we be without a few good stereotypes?The New Public Managementrevolution or fad?Partnerships, networks, joined-up governance, the information age (and all that)Politicians, citizens, participation and accountabilitypublic managers facing every which way?Evaluationhow do we measure success?Values, ethics and motiveswhat makes public managers tick?Getting and giving advice on public managementReferencesIndex.