... corruption as the outcome of an economic cost-benefit analysis and corruption induced by social-psychological factors. Design/methodology/approach – This is a conceptual paper. Findings – In order to be effective in combating corruption, a fit is needed with the main determinants of corrupt...

...Jonathan Barrett; Colin Scott Purpose The purpose of this article is to investigate how two New Zealand local authorities have engaged with their duty under the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act) to foster community participation in decision making, specifically with regard to costs and funding...

...David Brookfield The widespread adoption and implementation of costing systems in the UK National Health Service (NHS) has been an important part of the response to the structural changes brought about in the health sector over the last 20 years. One key feature of costing systems in this context...

... that this has given rise to too much emphasis on the means rather than the ends of personnel administration in the public sector. A move towards humanism and the appreciation of people as valuable assets is advocated. © MCB UP Limited 1988 Costs Human Resource Management Public Sector Regulations...