Application of the New Public Management concept in Russia

Abstract

This article considers investigation of the main directions of the New Public Management concept implemented in developed countries and adopted in Russia. The authors discuss the main results of administrative reforms realized on the basis of this concept in developed countries, as well as identify advantages and disadvantages of the New Public Management concept and draw conclusions about the advisability of the New Public Management concept implementation in Russia. The authors also make suggestions for possible adjustment of the reform direction. This study seems to be up - to date and relevant in the light of discussing the ways of improving the state apparatus efficiency in Russia. The research results are expected to be widely used in the Russian public administration reform.