Abstract
The overall environment concerning productivity improvement in the public sector, and especially in the federal government, involves policy, political, and managerial dimensions. While there is a mandate for change, specific solutions must take into consideration social, political, and administrative realities. Federal managers, while welcoming new initiatives in this area, view with concern long-range prospects for effective change. A special role for personnel management is imperative.
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