The first edition of this book attracted a record number of online hits. Busy public sector managers now have available to them an updated version that integrates an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that incorporates the many practical tips needed for successful procurement activity.

This book focuses on practical ways public managers are dealing with ferocious competitiveness abroad and austerity at home. It brings together renowned scholars in the fields of public sector productivity, performance management, ‘frugal innovation’ and budget stringency, with leading international and Australasian practitioners sharing their successes and challenges.

To overcome difficulties such as cost pressure, shortened development cycles as well as increasing variety and technical product complexity companies face, and to cut down timelines for development, Modular Production Architectures (MPA) have shown evidence to be a useful management-tool during ramp-up. The implementation of this three step methodology is the main subject of this...

This report identifies a number of negative aspects of police culture - insularity, a resistance to change, and a disinclination to accept external review - among other findings. On 9 May 2011, the Premier announced a special inquiry into the command, management and functions of the senior structure of Victoria Police. On 23 May 2011...

This publication presents real-world case studies to combine theory and practice to describe the economic structural and behavioural characteristics of sectors integral to the construction industry performance. It details 'everyday' experiences and procurement decisions made by people in firms in the industry related to projects as they seek out other firms to work with during...