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Guardians of Public Value

How Public Organisations Become and Remain Institutions

Paul 'T Hart editor Arjen Boin editor Lauren A Fahy editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:13th Nov '21

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This open access book presents case studies of twelve organisations which the public have come to view as institutions. From the BBC to Doctors Without Borders, from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra to CERN, this volume examines how some organisations rise to prominence and remain in high public esteem through changing and challenging times. It builds upon the scholarly tradition of institutional scholarship pioneered by Philip Selznick, and highlights common themes in the stories of these highly diverse organizations; demonstrating how leadership, learning, and luck all play a role in becoming and remaining an institution. This case study format makes this volume ideal for classroom use and practitioners alike. In an era where public institutions are increasingly under threat, this volume offers concrete lessons for contemporary organisation leaders.

ISBN: 9783030517038

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353 pages

1st ed. 2021