TY - BOOK ID - 30953535 TI - Managing consultants PY - 2016 SN - 9781760460471 1760460478 176046046X PB - Acton, A.C.T. ANU Press DB - UniCat KW - E-books KW - Contracting out KW - Government consultants KW - Management. KW - Consultants KW - Policy scientists KW - Contract services KW - Contracting for services KW - Outsourcing KW - Services, Contracting for KW - Letting of contracts KW - Privatization KW - Public contracts KW - consultants KW - public sector KW - procurement KW - management KW - Accountability KW - Government of Australia KW - Lawsuit KW - Project management KW - Request for tender UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:30953535 AB - Public service cutbacks have increased reliance on consultants. But new legislation and rules governing the procurement of services from consultants are scattered over different legislative instruments. The first edition of this book attracted a record number of online hits. Busy public sector managers now have available to them an updated version that integrates an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that incorporates the many practical tips needed for successful procurement activity. ER -