Worrying about misconduct: the control lobby and the PS 2000 reforms

Article Abstract:

In 1989, the Canadian government announced a plan to reform the federal public service that would reduce the number of rules imposed on line managers and promote a "results-oriented, entrepreneurial" culture. Public discussions about the reforms was dominated by a community of groups and individuals, which the author characterizes as a "control lobby." Constituents of the control lobby worried that the proposed reforms would undermine parliamentary control over the public service and increase bureaucratic misconduct. The lobby slowed implementation of, and caused modifications to, institutional reforms and undercut efforts towards culture change. The attention that it gave to incidents of perceived misconduct may also have reinforced popular beliefs about the dangers of reform. The paper describes the key members of the control lobby, their reaction to the PS 2000 reforms and attempts by reform leaders to respond to their concerns. It suggests that a major weakness of the PS 2000 initiative was its failure to anticipate and craft a response to worries expressed by the control lobby. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Laws, regulations and rules, Civil service, Misconduct in office

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First Byte Polishes Its Talking Apple

Article Abstract:

First Byte, of Long Beach, has moved from the field of micro-computer distribution for Apple Computer Inc. to writing software for the Apple Macintosh. They have developed Smooth Talker, a new speech synthesis package. Richard Jacks and David Fradin of First Byte, are pictured.

Software, Product introduction, Software engineering, Small business, product announcement, Software Packages, Entrepreneur, Microcomputer, Software Design, Programming, First Byte

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Easy does it

Article Abstract:

An easy to prepare, yet elegant, dinner party is enjoyable for both the hosts and guests. Recipes are given for corn tartlets, chestnut soup, rosemary squab, braised potatoes, peppers and onions and chocolate ginger cake.

Cooking, Corn, Desserts, Soups, Cookery (Potatoes), Potatoes, Cookery (Corn)

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