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Innovation in Public Management: What the Future Will Demand of Us.

The article focuses on the importance of innovations in the U.S. local governments. According to the author, technological innovations drive local governments to better manage the public. It helps the local governments find ways to encourage prosperity in the communities while protecting the natural...

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Published in:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 90; no. 6; pp. 8 - 13
Main Author: Singlaub, Katy
Format: Article
Published: International City/County Management Association Jul2008
Subjects:
United States
Public administration
Innovation adoption
Local government
Technological innovations
Municipal services
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article focuses on the importance of innovations in the U.S. local governments. According to the author, technological innovations drive local governments to better manage the public. It helps the local governments find ways to encourage prosperity in the communities while protecting the natural and environmental wealth. Moreover, the author proposes 10 key principles for successful innovation in local government. INSET: The Medici Effect.