This article discusses the
influence of social and
economic factors on the management
of the public sector in Greece, and
particularly in the Ministry of
Education. To be effective in
promoting social and economic
development, public administration
has to be ahead of the general level of
development of the country. It
requires the political will of the
Government, rational policy,
financial support and the effective
motivatation and development of
employees throughout the public
sector. The author works for the
Ministry of Education in Greece.
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