Issues of productivity and competitiveness are at the forefront of contemporary policy debate in Australia and internationally. Declining productivity growth is characterised as being at best problematic, and at worst a national crisis, that analysts attribute to a lack of political leadership, an unwillingness to confront public expectations about the role of government, and a failure to embrace entrepreneurship and reforms that would unleash the creative potential of individuals, organisations and delivery systems. Performance and Productivity in Productivity in Public Management explores the policy challenges and opportunities for governments as they seek to improve productivity and competitiveness. It will examine the drivers and enablers of performance that governments have at their disposal. It also considers how legislative and regulatory frameworks can inhibit and stifle efficiency and performance in the public sector and the broader economy. This course will provide students with the opportunity to reflect on and compare public sector reform initiatives as a means of improving performance. It also considers debates and critiques about the challenges governments face in improving productivity.
10 (10)
Arrangements apply
New students (Non-grandfathered students)
Band 4
Grandfathered students
Band 2A