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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0140-9174
- DOI
- 10.1108/01409170510785228
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Managing state employees is similar to managing private sector employees, although there are many subtle differences. An effective manager will acknowledge these differences, seize them, and use them to their advantage. On the other hand, an ineffective manager will attempt to lead and motivate employees using only techniques from the private sector. This manager will have a harder time obtaining their objectives, or worse, may lose their job because of ineffectiveness. This article organises the differences into two categories: opportunities and concerns. When comparing and contrasting a state organisation to a for‐profit private sector company opportunities are the advantages of a state organisation and concerns are the disadvantages. An effective management style will minimise concerns and capitalise on opportunities.
Journal
Management Research News – Emerald Publishing
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Keywords: Effective management; State employees; Private sector employees