Critically appraise the following assertion - Contemporary strategic decision making in the public sector, like much of the New Public Management doctrine, should be regarded as 'old wine in new bottles' with limited utility to the public manager.
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The aim of this essay is to critically appraise the following assertion. Contemporary strategic decision making in the public sector, like much of the New Public Management doctrine, should be regarded as 'old wine in new bottles' with limited utility to the public manager. For the purpose of this essay, it is important to highlight the core values of the New Public Management doctrine to illustrate its effect on public sector management. In order to fulfil the aim of this essay a review of strategic management shall be conducted, incorporating sections on strategic planning, strategic analysis, strategic option and choice, implementation and performance measurement. This essay shall provide a conclusion incorporating a brief summary and whether or not this essay is an agreement with the above assertion. This essay will now begin by looking at the New Public Management. The aim of this section is to explain the importance New Public...

