Mechanics of Federal Restructuring

• Published in: The Public manager (Potomac, Md.) Vol. 44; no. 1; p. 53
• Main Author: Winchell, T E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandria Association for Talent Development 01.04.2015
• Subjects: Accountability; Administrative procedure; Authority; Budgets; Consulting firms; Cost; Employee involvement; Employees; Federal government; Guidelines; Handbooks; Human capital; Labor costs; Leadership; Morale; Performance management; Reorganization; Strategic planning; System theory; Workforce; United States > US

Federal managers are tempted to propose restructuring as the best means to address issues of dwindling budgets, customer complaints, or poor employee morale. OMB Circular A-11 outlines requirements for aligning strategic plans and budget submissions. Restructuring costs must be funded using existing...