НОВИЙ ПУБЛІЧНИЙ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ: ДОСВІД США ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to analyse the effectiveness of reforms based on new public management concept in the United States and identify key elements for implementation in Ukraine. Methodology. The results of the study were obtained by the following methods: systematic and comparative methods - to determine the nature and features of the historical formation of new public management reforms in the United States, based on understanding administrative activities through the prism of private economy, public service orientation on efficiency and effectiveness; methods of analysis and synthesis - to identify complex historical factors and interests that led to the formation and functioning of the new public management system. Findings. In accordance with the study objectives, the author: 1) established and analysed the theoretical sources and methodological principles of the study of the concept of new public administration by T. Goebler and D. Osborne; 2) clarified the significance of the concept of the new public administration of T. Goebler and D. Osborne for the system of modern scientific research of the public sector; 3) revealed the meaning of the concept of new public administration as an administrative process; 4) analysed the problems of public administration efficiency in the context of the concept of new public management during the reforms in the United States; 5) identified the possibilities of applying the concept of new public management in carrying out reforms of modern administration processes in Ukraine. Originality. Author has proposed vision and interpretation of historical factors that led to the formation of a new public management. The article contains an analysis of the historical events and the practical consequences of the reforms in the United States. Practical value. Regarding the government change in Ukraine and the volatile economic situation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the implementation of elements of new public management concept might help increase the effectiveness of civil service reform in Ukraine. The materials of the article can be used in the practice of public administration; in the development of courses in public administration; to improve training programs and plans for government officials; in preparation of textbooks, educational and methodical manuals.