An inquiry into the role of public employees and managers in privatization

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Privatization has become commonplace in the US. A frequently used method for restructuring public services delivery, privatization has been driven by the disappearance of some revenue sources, as governments at the local, state and federal level have slashed budgets in response to demands for lower tax rates. As a result, contracting out of basic services such as janitorial work has become the norm. Sensitive functions such as firefighting, jails and even police patrols are also being contracted out. As a rule, however, privatization should be approved only if accountability can be ensured.

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Is making any fundamental change in the civil service dangerous?

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Kearney and Hays have put up a seemingly convincing defense of traditional civil service practices. Not surprisingly, their argument is based on an analysis of the purported failure of many civil service reforms, ranging from public pay-for-performance plans to poor planning initiatives. Kearney and Hays, however, have failed to provide convincing proof that the process of reinvention has failed. Actually, the evidence shows that reform programs are improving service delivery and empirical proof exists that government reinvention has yielded numerous positive effects on the civil service.

Civil service reform

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The role of public employees in the privatization process: personnel and transition issues

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The decision to privatize an existing government service should include a consideration of the fate of public employees affected by the move. Issues such as job security, wages and benefits, and selection and termination should be tackled by those involved in the planning of the privatization program. While some employees are likely to be absorbed by the contractor chosen, most are likely to transfer to other government jobs that are available. The Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority's experience in privatizing toll operations is considered to illustrate the issues involved.

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Other General Government Support, Personnel Management-Natl Govt, Ground Transport Programs NEC, Methods, Florida, Transportation, Ground transportation, Toll roads, Orlando, Florida

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