... the sectoral and organizational levels. This is an aspect that Kerlin’s model does not sufficiently address. Practically, it deepens our understanding of the role and extent of local government’s influence on social enterprise development in China and provides social leaders with insights on selecting the most...

...Jane Elisabeth Frisk; Frank Bannister Purpose This study aims to examine the application of design thinking to complex decision-making processes in local government and to link the design thinking to the theoretical work of leading thinkers in decision-making. Design/methodology/approach...

...Robert Jones; Michael Gross Examines the nature of managerial decision making during the process of a programme of workplace reform at a major local government authority in New South Wales, Australia. Draws parallells between the synoptic and disjointed incrementalist approach to decision making...

... of failure. Analyses a case of a failing decision. Concerns a local government department with a reputation for corruption and incompetence. Concludes that although escalation may reflect emotional pressures, persistence is not necessarily irrational. From a practical standpoint, argues that we need...

.... and Athos, A., The Art of Japanese Management, Penguin, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1981. 4. Greenwood, R. and Stewart, J.D., Excellence and Local Government, Local Government Training Board, January 1985. 5. Ansoff, H.I., Corporate Strategy, Penguin, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1965. Note also: Ranson, S...