Comment on BØrre Nylehn's “Strategy in Local Government”.

Abstract

Børre Nylehn's article “Strategy in Local Government” is an exciting and thought provoking discussion of strategic management in local government. However, his observations can be discussed, both theoretically and empirically. It has been documented that politicians resist attempts to introduce strategic management systems in the form of Management by Objective, especially in small municipalities, but Nylehn's conclusion that strategic management is not used in local government organizations, that it is inappropriate, inadequate and even harmful is too hasty. I will argue that there may be good reasons to use strategic thinking in local government, but more research is needed to document the costs and benefits.

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