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.
- ISBN10 033376353X
- ISBN13 9780333763537
- Publish Date 25 January 1999 (first published 1 April 1995)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 February 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 224
- Language English