Future Tense
Managerialism ... and what it means for work
Jan 7, 2024
Exploring the harmful effects of managerialism on organizations and workers, the rise of bottom-up organizations as an alternative, rethinking quantification and managerialism in institutions, and the impact of telework on accelerating managerialism
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- New Public Management has resulted in top-down management and a focus on numbers rather than cooperative decision-making.
- Managerialism has led to income inequality, neglect of worker input, and compromised effectiveness in the criminal justice system.
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New Public Management in the Public Sector
The podcast explores the concept of New Public Management, which emerged in the 1980s. It suggests treating government like a business, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, and customer service. However, with hindsight, it is acknowledged that this approach has not been entirely successful. While it has led to some money-saving measures and technological advancements, there are concerns about its negative impacts. It has resulted in a top-down management style, separation of management from specific knowledge/expertise, and a focus on numbers/metrics at the expense of cooperative decision-making. There are calls for more decentralized and bottom-up approaches in both public and private sectors.
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