Knowledge in Society

, Volume 2, Issue 4, pp 62–73 | Cite as

The need for a system of evaluation in public administration

  • Bjarne Eriksen
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Abstract

In recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on evaluation. In Norway the need for evaluation has been discussed in connection with a productivity campaign, a plan action for user-minded public services and reforms in the government budget system. This articles provides a description of some initiatives used in Norway and then discusses the need for a system of evaluation in public administration, along with the associated problems.

Keywords

Evaluation Result Public Administration Productivity Campaign Evaluation Information Public Management 
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© Springer 1989

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