Case #907.0

Education of David Hoffman: Economic Development and the Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1989
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Abstract:
When a long-time organizational consultant finds himself to be the man in charge of a major Alaska state agency, he must confront the limits of rapid organizational change and the need to delegate responsibility. Among his decisions in this public management case: whether to rewrite the department's budget his first week on the job.

Other Details

Case Author:
Nancy Kates
Faculty Lead:
Herman "Dutch" Leonard
Pages (incl. exhibits):
9
Setting:
United States
Language:
English