Chapter 10 The Three Ps Politics, Policy Making, and Public Administrators

DOI: 10.4324/9781003372691-14

Among the differences between public and private sector lean programs is the fact that key decision-makers are less likely to be on the same page in the public sector. Conflicts between boards of directors and CEOs appear tame compared to the partisan ideological differences that can thwart the management of the people’s business. Yet some parallels can be drawn in the transition to lean management, which, regardless of the sector, focuses on delivering value for the customer.

Both public and private sector organizations can be assessed based on purpose-driven activities. The Lean Handbook explains the distinction between companies that ...

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