Service Automation In The Public Sector

Service Automation in the Public Sector

This edited volume highlights the latest advances in and findings from research on service automation in public sector organizations. The contributing authors use a mix of social and technological approaches to increase readers’ understanding of public service automation. The respective chapters discuss the automation of services in public organizations from a conceptual standpoint, present empirical examples of automation applications in public organizations, and consider the implementation-related challenges that can arise. The book’s overall goal is to aid and inspire researchers and practitioners to expand their knowledge of service automation in public organizations, while also providing a foundation for policy development and future research. Following a brief introductory chapter, the book addresses major gaps in our current understanding of service automation in public organizations, and provides suggestions for future research. Moreover, it argues that there is a continued need to observe and learn from empirical examples, and a need for more critical studies on the social and societal consequences of increased service automation in public organizations.

Automation Technology Applied to Public Service

Digital Transformation in European Public Services

This book examines digital transformation in the public sector. Drawing on case studies from around Europe, it identifies management practices that facilitate or hinder the implementation of digital transformation in various contexts and at different levels of government. Chapters consider how digital technologies are being used to improve public service delivery, how public institutions are employing AI, and the potential benefits for organizations and citizens. They also assess the obstacles to digital transformation, including budget constraints, legislation, and insufficient expertise. Providing nuanced insights from real-world projects that have sought to usher public sector institutions into the digital age, the book highlights what has worked well, what has not worked, and why. In doing so, it offers lessons for future projects and acts as a comprehensive guide offering actionable insights for academics and practitioners. It will appeal to all those interested in public administration, public management, and digital transformation.