This exploratory study examined the rationale for and the meaning of state government productivity; designed a prototype model to be used as a base for an evolving state government productivity improvement program; identified significant model inhibitors in the current Florida program; and recommended modifications that will move the Florida program closer to the prototype design. / This research will enhance the efforts of state government managers in structuring and implementing viable productivity improvement programs. An exhaustive study of state government productivity initiatives was conducted over a three year period. This study was characterized by a comprehensive data collection effort which featured personal and telephone interviews; on-site productivity program visits; and a meticulous review of select surveys of state government productivity efforts as documented by the council of state governments. Findings suggested a focus on four main components in design of a prototype model for state government productivity improvement programs. These program components are: a productivity council; a productivity center; a central coordinating unit; and agency designed productivity plans. / The study concluded with the integration of a hierarchical management planning system with a select administrative structure in describing an evolving, centralized, state government productivity improvement program. Indications for further research are also documented. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 43-06, Section: A, page: 1789. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1982.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_74858 |
| Contributors | WILLIAMS, RICHARD ELLIS., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 237 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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