section 1. Strategic management in practice : varieties and different contexts -- section 2. Key roles in the strategic process : political and administrative leaders, and don't forget the citizens -- section 3. Does it work? -- section 4. Reforms, developments and challenges.

"Strategic Management in Public Organizations: European Practices and Perspectives offers the first wide-ranging survey and assessment of strategic management practices at various levels of government and public service in European countries. It shows that strategic management is much more than...