Thesis
A Grounded Theory Approach to Analyse the Workings of Queensland Local Government
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.257
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Abstract
The workings of Queensland local government were examined between 2005 and 2013 using Glaser and Strauss’s (1967) grounded theory. The analysis converges on a systems theory with six key variables to explain the variations in the workings of the councils examined: degree of alienation; degree of normalcy; degree of alignment; levels of competency; kinds of relationships and degree of predatory behaviour. The research provides taxonomy matrices as a diagnostic and predictive tool that enables others to explore the nature of councillor-manager working relationships as well as the way a council works with its community. It was stated that the research, which is uncommon in local government, has application beyond Queensland.
Details
- Title
- A Grounded Theory Approach to Analyse the Workings of Queensland Local Government
- Creators
- Barry Raymond Hallgath
- Contributors
- Philip Arthur Neck (Supervisor) - Southern Cross UniversityStewart Hase (Supervisor) - Southern Cross UniversityPeter Miller (Supervisor) - Southern Cross UniversityAlexander Kouzmin (Supervisor) - Southern Cross University
- Awarding Institution
- Southern Cross University; DBA
- Theses
- Southern Cross University
- Publisher
- Southern Cross University
- Number of pages
- xiv, 396
- Identifiers
- 991013103513602368
- Copyright
- © BR Hallgath
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; School of Business and Tourism
- Resource Type
- Thesis