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Merit-based Selection of Public Managers: Better Public Sector Performance?: An Exploratory Study

Year: 2016

Type: report

Abstract: This qualitative study explores the degree to which the merit-based selectionof public managers leads to better public sector performance. Based on the findings from eight case studies in Chile and Peru, the introduction of the merit-based selection of public managers would have engendered a series of improvements in the internal management and practices of organizations -more so than in institutional outcomes. Other intangible and perceived benefits include the manager¿s higher level of legitimacy in, as well as a stronger commitment to, the institution. The study also proposes a future agenda for research.

DOI: 10.18235/0010650

Authors: Juan Carlos Cortázar Velarde, Javier Fuenzalida, Mariano Lafuente

Institution: University College London

Language: English

Topic: Public Policy and Administration Research

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Funders: World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, University of Pittsburgh, Universidad de Chile

OpenAlex ID: W4392446085

Cites: 15

Cited by: 200

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