Between democracy and management: local government and the dilemma of spoils system. An analysis of the UK model

Alessandro Sancino

Between democracy and management: local government and the dilemma of spoils system. An analysis of the UK model

Alessandro Sancino

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Abstract

The article analyzes the status quo of the use of spoils system in local government and highlights a theoretical model for the application of spoils system, labelled “competitive spoils system”. This model - based on UK experience - mixed up democratic, meritocratic and managerial concerns and is characterized by extended responsibility for appointments, independent regulation, open competition and an appointment process clearly on the public agenda and on civic accountability.

Lingua originale	English
pagine (da-a)	303-310
Numero di pagine	8
Rivista	ECONOMIA AZIENDALE ONLINE
Stato di pubblicazione	Pubblicato - 2011
Pubblicato esternamente	Sì

Keywords

spoils system, politics, administration, public management, local government

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Between democracy and management: local government and the dilemma of spoils system. An analysis of the UK model

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