Abstract
Recent comparative measures rank Israel very high on the innovation scale and note its preference for informal managerial practices. Based on a principal–agent analysis, this article explains that the economic and administrative systems in Israel have created the basis for the evolution of a managerial culture characterised by constant distortions and the gaming of performance information, lack of truthful reporting and improvisation. On the positive side, this managerial culture encourages innovation; on the negative side, it creates significant problems related to accountability, ethical conduct and overall managerial quality.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 452-466 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Israel Affairs |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 4 May 2019 |
Keywords
- Israel
- accountability
- gaming
- informality
- innovation
- performance management
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Political Science and International Relations