Managing with a vision
(2021) p.15-30- Abstract
- This chapter focuses on the role and importance of visions in the management of public-sector organizations. The management literature generally defines this rationale as the “mission” of the organization. Mission statements that define an organization are widely believed to be antecedents to the strategic development process. The literature provides a multiplicity of definitions and characteristics of mission statements. The most extensive literature on mission statements is based on the compilation logic, which focuses on a “checklist of items”. The alternative approach is a framework logic, which emphasizes the necessity and coherence of the items that constitute a model or a framework. The distinction between inwards and outwards... (More)
- This chapter focuses on the role and importance of visions in the management of public-sector organizations. The management literature generally defines this rationale as the “mission” of the organization. Mission statements that define an organization are widely believed to be antecedents to the strategic development process. The literature provides a multiplicity of definitions and characteristics of mission statements. The most extensive literature on mission statements is based on the compilation logic, which focuses on a “checklist of items”. The alternative approach is a framework logic, which emphasizes the necessity and coherence of the items that constitute a model or a framework. The distinction between inwards and outwards attention is particularly relevant in public organizations or public-sector services. Regional or local governments usually have a set of obligations and duties to fulfil. A vision can help people to bring their energy and emotion into play at the workplace, sometimes at levels resembling their behaviour during their leisure time. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Every organization exists for a reason – a reason that describes what that organization wants to achieve. Sharing a vision is therefore fundamental in every organization. A vision should explain why people do things together and sets the direction for their future actions. This chapter deals with the characteristics and role of visions in public organizations. For such organizations, it is vital to both understand and define what public needs are to be fulfilled and to understand what resources are available to carry out these activities. Different groups of the public have different needs, and it is necessary to prioritize between needs and expectations for stakeholders. This requires an integrated overview of the situation – that is, a... (More)
- Every organization exists for a reason – a reason that describes what that organization wants to achieve. Sharing a vision is therefore fundamental in every organization. A vision should explain why people do things together and sets the direction for their future actions. This chapter deals with the characteristics and role of visions in public organizations. For such organizations, it is vital to both understand and define what public needs are to be fulfilled and to understand what resources are available to carry out these activities. Different groups of the public have different needs, and it is necessary to prioritize between needs and expectations for stakeholders. This requires an integrated overview of the situation – that is, a vision. A strong vision gives guidance on how to perform a strategy, as it acts as a basis for any policy or decision within the organization by presenting a preferred future end state. A vision can be used to bring different stakeholders together and to make explicit their values and priorities in the supply of public services. Under more complex conditions, public organizations have a stronger need for an understandable vision that will allow them to become powerful. In this chapter, the characteristics and difficulties of use of a vision in public organizations will be discussed. (Less)
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- author
- Mattisson, Ola LU
- organization
- alternative title
- Att styra och leda med en vision
- publishing date
- 2021-11-24
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- host publication
- Managing Public Services : Making Informed Choices - Making Informed Choices
- editor
- Lapsley, Irvine and Mattisson, Ola
- pages
- 16 pages
- publisher
- Routledge
- ISBN
- 978-0-367-72325-5
- DOI
- 10.4324/9781003154389-4
- language
- English
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- yes
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- ad8e68e6-25d2-4593-871c-41934c543cdc
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