The Synoptic Model of Strategic Planning and the GPRA: Lacking a Good Fit with the Political Context

Embedded in the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) is one model of strategic planning--the synoptic approach--and the assumption that the synoptic model of strategic planning fits all situations and bureaus no matter what their context or situation. This article documents the many challen...

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Published in:Public productivity & management review 2000-03, Vol.23 (3), p.297-311
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