Where are we now . . .
Reducing differences and lower boundaries between public and private sector practices and behaviours
Private sector expanding and innovating in “traditional” public services, eg health, education
Privatisation/liberalisation, eg telecommunications, transport infrastructure
“Competition” between administrations - to attract investment, generate employment, retain enterprises, re-regulate . . .
Competition with private sector to attract and retain staff
Consumerism making private enterprise more service oriented