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On Privatization - Competitive Sourcing in State Government

Overview Privatization is a management approach that is of widespread interest to many - academicians, politicians, state employees, private sector vendors, and the public at-large. According to some experts in the field, privatization's competitive nature offers flexibility, innovation and, in many cases, cost-savings. Other experts argue contrarily that privatization can lower state employee morale and bring fear of displacement, and additionally, can bring about concerns related to accountability and quality. It is both these advocates and critics that make the topic of privatization a controversial one, one which requires careful scrutiny for public policy makers in weighing its merits and possible disadvantages. In this paper, privatization will be reviewed briefly on several fronts.

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Publisher	University of South Carolina	File Format	PDF
Date Published	April 2005	Downloads	30
Format	White Papers
Topics	Procurement and Sourcing

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