Through up-to-date studies of public services, an outstanding cast of contributors provide in-depth and innovative perspectives on the state of strategic public management in the USA and Europe. Collectively, these compelling case studies offer profound insights into the emergence of strategic management practices and capabilities at both the national and subnational level. Moreover, the individual contributions also investigate the nexus between strategic planning and other public management systems as well as the strategic dimension of networks and partnerships. This volume shows that...

The Blackout And Other Tales From Around The House is for anyone who has walked into a plumbing disaster at home and walked away with a good story to tell. Filled with humor, spirit, and the occasional obscure cultural reference, these nine stories make for a fast, fun read for anyone who can relate to minor mayhem at home.

Design is central to every service or good produced, sold and consumed. Manufacturing and service companies located in high cost locations increasingly find it difficult to compete with producers located in countries such as India and China. Companies in high-cost locations either have to shift production abroad or create competitive advantage through design, innovation, brand and the geographic distribution of tasks rather than price.

Design Economies and the Changing World Economy provides the first comprehensive account of the relationship between innovation, design,...