Records Management and Change: FOISA 2002: A Catalyst for Change within Scotland's Public Services?
This presentation derives from recently completed empirical research that included a survey and case studies of Scottish public bodies drawn from central government, the health sector, the police force, and local government.
The research looked at the extent to which FOISA has generated changes in organisational arrangements and practices within these institutions. Findings from the research show that FOISA is perceived to be contributing to change, including the development of a more open culture within organisations and increasing public transparency. The research also shows, however, that impulses that we refer to as "administrative rationality" and "political rationality" place limitations upon FOISA's potential to generate change. The findings show little in the way of democratic rationale underpinning the implementation of FOI.
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Dr Eleanor Burt, University of St AndrewsDr Eleanor Burt is a Senior Lecturer with The School of Management, University of St Andrews. A Social Scientist with a background in organisational analysis, her specialist areas include the voluntary sector, voluntary sector-public sector relationships, and strategic information management.... more...
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