Inspectors and Enforcement at the Front Line of Government

Inspectors and Enforcement at the Front Line of Government
ISBN-10
3030040585
ISBN-13
9783030040581
Category
Political Science
Pages
270
Language
English
Published
2018-12-29
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Steven Van de Walle, Nadine Raaphorst

Description

This book explores the social dynamics of the interaction between inspectors and their inspectees in the public sector. Government inspectors have a crucial role in enforcing rules and standards. The role of inspectors has changed. Their task is no longer to merely inspect and enforce, but also to educate, to negotiate, and to make compromises. Their decisions come about as a result of an interaction with inspectees: Do I punish or do I let go? Do I negotiate or do I issue a fine? Do I believe what this inspectee is telling me? Using insights from public administration, regulation and sociology, this book looks at the daily work of a diverse group of inspectors such as tax inspectors, veterinary inspectors, school inspectors, environmental inspectors or health inspectors.

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