Lessons From Privatization Task Forces |
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| Authors: | Ronnie LaCourse Korosec Timothy D Mead |
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| Institution: | Ronnie LaCourse Korosec is an assistant professor of political science and public administration at North Carolina State University. Her areas of interest are domestic environmental policy and local government privatization. She is the author of several articles on contracting out and is actively involved in research on this topic.;Timothy D. Mead is a professor of political science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mead has expertise in government service and consulting on public management issues. His publications include works in local government administration, politics, and land use. |
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| Abstract: | This study provides evidence on an aspect of privatization that is increasing in popularity yet rarely considered in the literature: the effect that private-sector task forces have on privatization efforts. It uses case studies from Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, to provide evidence on the role of task forces in reengineering government and suggests how future privatization efforts can benefit from this knowledge. Specifically, it suggests that task forces need to establish realistic timetables, understand that there are fundamental differences between the public and private sectors, and work without predetermined biases to achieve desired ends. In addition, they need to identify services that are appropriate for privatization, understand the nature of privatization, and accept both the strengths and weaknesses of it. While the results of privatization endeavors may vary, they may be enhanced by adopting a new awareness of how private-sector task forces influence privatization efforts. |
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