DETERMINING PRIORITIES

For the purpose of this paper I shall accept the assumption underlying the theme of this Conference. In practical terms, in the early 1980s at least, it will mean that public service managers will be asked to carry on or expand existing functions, and often take on new functions, without being supplied with what they believe to be the commensurate manpower and financial resources required for the adequate performance of such functions. Hence, the determination of priorities will be a primary task for governments and managers at differing levels.