POLS 2250 Lecture 16: 2250 February 26.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLS 2250
• Professor: Tim Mau

Document Summary

Clark was not in power long enough for npm to occur in its fullest: in power for 9 mths, trudeau was not interested in npm, brian mulroney more interested in npm, putting public servants on notice, reduction in number of public servants, government doing less, reality did not pursue the npm agenda to the extent of the uk but many reforms were npm in character traits, emphasis on service and quality performance, many government departments implemented many standards that must be met when dealing with citizens. Imaa (increased managerial authority and accountability: voluntary process, not much of an impact because not many government departments and ministers took up this approach, ministers could negotiate with central agencies specific targets for increased flexibility and autonomy, attempt for greater autonomy and discretion, less focus on rules and procedures and more on outcomes, ministerial task force on program review, steering versus rowing of entrepreneurial government.