The British Civil Service

• Author(s): Robert Pyper,
• Publisher: Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf
• Pages: 206
• ISBN_10: 0133544400
  ISBN_13: 9780133544404
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / General , Political Science / International Relations / General , Political Science / Public Affairs & Administration ,

Description:... An introduction to the historical development, nature, organization and role of the British civil service and an analysis of its importance as a political institution. The key precepts of permanency, neutrality and ministerial responsibility are outlined and a comparison made between the British civil service and other executives. The book also covers changes occurring in the civil service as a result of the Ibbs Report and the Next Steps Initiative, and looks at the relationship between Whitehall and Brussels. Up-to-date coverage includes the recent institutional changes and proposals for further reform.