Inspectors and Enforcement at the Front Line of Government

Steven Van de Walle editor Nadine Raaphorst editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:18th Jan '19

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This book explores the social dynamics of the interaction between inspectors and their inspectees in the public sector. Government inspectors have a crucial role in enforcing rules and standards. The role of inspectors has changed. Their task is no longer to merely inspect and enforce, but also to educate, to negotiate, and to make compromises. Their decisions come about as a result of an interaction with inspectees: Do I punish or do I let go? Do I negotiate or do I issue a fine? Do I believe what this inspectee is telling me? Using insights from public administration, regulation and sociology, this book looks at the daily work of a diverse group of inspectors such as tax inspectors, veterinary inspectors, school inspectors, environmental inspectors or health inspectors.

ISBN: 9783030040574

Dimensions: unknown

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270 pages

1st ed. 2019