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Efficiency and the Social Services: Part A
Abstract
Calling for more attention to, & understanding of, the idea of
efficiency in social welfare, some potential roadblocks in its
achievement are addressed (see abstract of Part B in this section).
Conceptualization of efficiency must be based on understanding both
political & economic scarcity. Efficiency must also be considered
in terms of what it is, & what it is not, thereby showing how it
can, & cannot, be useful. Highlighted are some notions of what
efficiency is not: cost cutting/containment, a businesslike approach,
achievement of irrational standards, lack of concern for quality, or
antagonism toward innovation. If efficiency is conceived to be any of
these, it is useless. 27 References. C. Grindle
Journal
(1991)
vol15
no1-2
pages5-23
Categories
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Evaluation and Information Management
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Accountability and Efficiency
