The Critical Review of New Public Management Model and its Criticisms

摘要

This reviews present the theoretical literature concerning the New Public Management (NPM) model paying particular attention to its criticisms from many scholars. Various literatures about NPM model and NPM criticism have respectively been reviewed. The article also critically examines whether the NPM model is appropriate and whether it contributes to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector in developing countries . Criticisms of NPM in developing countries are examined to facilitate understanding. The article concluded that while ideas about NPM have spread internationally and many countries have introduced reforms associated with it, a number of criticisms have been levelled at it. Additionally, many developing countries have usually only selected some items from the NPM menu.