Governpreneurship establishing a thriving entrepreneurial spirit in government
Challenging the traditional view that entrepreneurship is exclusively a private-sector concern, Governpreneurship presents a compelling argument for increased focus on entrepreneurship in public sector organizations. The only book to date to focus specifically on government entrepreneurship, this in...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham
Edward Elgar Pub. Ltd
2013
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Challenging the traditional view that entrepreneurship is exclusively a private-sector concern, Governpreneurship presents a compelling argument for increased focus on entrepreneurship in public sector organizations. The only book to date to focus specifically on government entrepreneurship, this innovative volume combines Robert D. Hisrich's vast theoretical knowledge with the practical experience of Amr Al-Dabbagh, who applied entrepreneurship in the Saudi public sector with excellent results. Featuring forewords by former US President Bill Clinton and former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, as well as four case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of government entrepreneurship in action, this fascinating book breaks new ground in a rapidly growing field 1. Entrepreneurship in the public sector -- 2. The government entrepreneur -- 3. Formulating and managing policy innovation -- 4. Locating and fostering innovation -- 5. Managing the internal and external politics -- 6. Developing the plan and building the coalition -- 7. Funding the venture |
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| Physical Description: | 288 p ill |
| ISBN: | 9781781952283 9781781951637 9781781951620 |