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Interorganizational Policy Implementation: A Theoretical Perspective.

Authors :
O'Toole, Laurence J.
Montjoy, Robert S.
Source :
Public Administration Review; Nov/Dec84, Vol. 44 Issue 6, p491-503, 13p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

The article the article presents a study in public administration that discusses the implementation of interorganizational policy in a theoretical perspective in the U.S. Interorganizational problems are caused, in part, by the lack of attention to and incentives for coordination among organizations. If policies or organizations set up administrative coordinating units specifically to implement such policies, these problems might be reduced. But such units might further fragment structure and inhibit the organization's ability to implement its own tasks efficiently. Thus, the problem cuts both ways.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00333352
Volume :
44
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Public Administration Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4596138
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/3110411