The Drive to Improve Performance in the Federal Government: A Longitudinal Case Study of Managing for Results

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dc.contributor.advisorAddleson, Mark
dc.contributor.authorAmes, Fred Lewis
dc.creatorAmes, Fred Lewis
dc.date.accessioned2015-07-29T18:42:27Z
dc.date.available2015-07-29T18:42:27Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractPerformance-based program management systems were introduced to the federal government over the last twenty years to answer a number of management challenges. However, scholars continue to note serious shortcomings in this approach. This research examines performance management issues through a longitudinal case study of a large ‘high-performing’ federal agency over more than three decades. In particular, the study analyzes the effects of government-wide management initiatives on the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety program. The inquiry further investigates the association between performance management and budget decisions.
dc.format.extent265 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/9686
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsCopyright 2015 Fred Lewis Ames
dc.subjectPublic administration
dc.subjectPublic policy
dc.subjectOrganizational behavior
dc.subjectFederal
dc.subjectGovernment
dc.subjectManagement
dc.subjectPerformance
dc.subjectProgram
dc.subjectSafety
dc.titleThe Drive to Improve Performance in the Federal Government: A Longitudinal Case Study of Managing for Results
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplinePublic Policy
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral

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