Streamlining Government
Sub-Title:
Questions to Consider When Evaluating Proposals to Consolidate Physical Infrastructure and ManagementAuthor:
J. Christopher MihmPublisher:
DIANE Publishing CompanyPublication Date:
04-05-2012ISBN:
9781457833069Pages:
55Subjects:
Political ScienceAvailable as:
Paperback, 9781457833069Description:
There are many areas in the fed. gov’t. that appear to be duplicative, overlapping, or fragmented. Agencies could increase their efficiency and effectiveness by consolidating their physical infrastructure, such as research facilities, or consolidating their mgmt. functions, such as IT. Such consolidation, however, involves weighing costs as well as benefits. It is imperative that Congress and the exec. branch have the info. needed to help effectively evaluate consolidation proposals. This report identifies key questions that agencies should consider when evaluating whether to consolidate physical infrastructure and mgmt. functions and illustrates the questions with agency consolidation examples. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.
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