How Much Responsiveness is Too Much or Too Little
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11961998 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard Mulgan (0000-0003-2610-429X, Australian National University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 345-356 |
| Publication date | 2008-08-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Journal of Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0313-6647 • E-ISSN: 1467-8500 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2008.00592.x |
| OpenAlex | W2077766647 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 30 |
| References cited | 14 |
This article analyses the main principles underlying public service responsiveness, illustrating them with examples drawn largely from recent experience in the Australian Commonwealth government. The final section attempts to identify some general international trends which are placing new strains on the relationships between politicians and public servants
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| Citations per year | 1.88 |
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| Citation span | 2010 - 2026 (17) |
| Highly cited | No |