International Journal of Public Sector Management
Scope & Guideline
Driving Change with Evidence-Based Insights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Sector Governance and Accountability:
Focuses on the frameworks, structures, and processes that govern public institutions, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. - Performance Management and Measurement:
Explores methodologies and practices for assessing and improving performance in public services, including the use of performance indicators and management systems. - Public Value Creation:
Examines how public organizations create value for citizens and stakeholders, integrating concepts of public value into management practices and decision-making processes. - Digital Transformation in Public Services:
Investigates the impact of digital technologies on public sector operations, service delivery, and citizen engagement, including the implications of e-government and digitalization. - Social Innovation and Co-production:
Studies the role of citizen engagement and collaboration between public and private sectors in fostering social innovations and improving public service delivery. - Risk Management in Public Sector:
Analyzes risk management strategies and their implementation in public organizations, focusing on resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Public Sector Management:
Research exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public sector operations, employee management, and crisis response strategies has surged, reflecting the need for adaptive governance. - Digital Governance and E-Government:
An increased focus on the role of digital technologies in enhancing public service delivery and citizen engagement, including studies on e-governance frameworks and digital transformation strategies. - Collaboration and Co-production:
Growing interest in collaborative governance models and co-production of services, emphasizing the role of citizens and stakeholders in shaping public policies and outcomes. - Sustainability and Social Responsibility:
Emerging research themes around sustainable practices in public management and the role of social enterprises in achieving public value, highlighting the intersection of social impact and governance. - Data-Driven Decision Making:
A trend towards utilizing big data and analytical tools in public sector management for performance measurement, policy evaluation, and enhancing service delivery efficiency.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Public Administration Models:
Research focusing on classical models of public administration has decreased, as there is a growing emphasis on innovative and adaptive management practices. - Top-down Policy Implementation:
Studies that primarily investigate top-down approaches to policy implementation are less frequent, with a shift towards understanding participatory and collaborative governance. - Sector-Specific Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in research that targets specific sectors (e.g., healthcare or education) in isolation, as interdisciplinary approaches become more favored. - Rigid Organizational Structures:
The focus on static and hierarchical organizational structures within public administration is waning, with increasing interest in agility and networked governance. - Public Management Reform as a Standalone Topic:
Research that treats public management reform as a separate entity is less common, as it is increasingly integrated into broader discussions of governance and public value.
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