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Taking The Time To Rebuild Trust In Government, Christine G. Springer Mar 2007

Taking The Time To Rebuild Trust In Government, Christine G. Springer

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications

The author reflects on the importance of trust. She stated that trust is more significant than ever to public managers as trust in the government ebbs. It is important to public managers because it directly impacts the speed and cost of getting things done. Moreover, she considers command and control management and downsizing and reengineering as threats to any trust infrastructure.