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Discretion in the Decision-Making Practices of Public Servants

A Case Study of the Residence-Based Conditionality in Welfare Institutio
  • ISBN-13: 9781538165249
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
  • By Majka Ryan
  • Price: AUD $187.00
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  • Local release date: 08/08/2023
  • Format: Hardback (229.00mm X 152.00mm) 192 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Social classes [JFSC]
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Through in-depth analysis of decision-making on access to social assistance, this book reveals the dynamics of discretionary power in welfare institutions and evidences the effect that this power has on a fundamental aspect of society - the operation of the welfare state. The work builds upon theories of street-level bureaucracy, particularly its explanations of the complexity of the public service and policy environment. The text explores the dilemmas street-level bureaucrats face in their daily work, their responses to organisational pressures and the ambiguity of policy. The author argues that understanding the legislative and organisational conditions underpinning discretionary decision-making is crucial to ensuring effective and democratic functioning of welfare institutions.
Dr. Majka Ryan is a lecturer in the Department of Work and Employment Studies at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland.
Introduction Chapter 1 Discourses of Discretion in Welfare Bureaucracies Chapter 2 Theorising Discretionary Power on Access to Social Assistance Chapter 3 Residence-Based Conditionality and Mobile EU Citizens' Social Rights Chapter 4 Social Security, Discretion and Residence-Based Conditionality in Ireland Chapter 5 Operationalising Discretion Chapter 6 The Dynamics of Discretionary Decision-Making Conclusions Bibliography
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