New Public Management represents a critical evaluation of the nature and impact of New Public Management, reflecting the latest thinking in the field. The text offers a comprehensive analysis of the topic by leading authorities from around the world, from both theoretical and practical viewpoints. The authors examine the subject from six distinct approaches: in context in action in an international comparative context in research in evaluation by looking at its future prospects. In order to provide the reader with the best possible mix of views, policy issues and management issues have been finely balanced. This timely and constructive overview of New Public Management is an essential addition to the bookshelves of anybody teaching, studying or practicing public management today. The book offers important lessons for public management across the world and provides an invaluable insight into the project for those studying social policy, political science, public services management and public administration.