Public Management and Organisation

The Public Management and Organisation section of the Institute of Public Administration focuses on public organisations and the behaviour of the managers and professionals working within them. Our vision is that understanding human behaviour and organisational dynamics is essential for understanding and improving the functioning of government.

Our section studies public administration from the perspective of management and organisation. In doing so, we provide evidence and understanding to inform academic, professional and societal debates concerning a myriad of challenges, including sustainability, migration, health care, digitalisation, social welfare and safety.

By closely collaborating with other academic disciplines and public administration practice, we develop valuable insights into the functioning of public organisations. In this way, we contribute to improving the effectiveness and legitimacy of government. The university-wide expertise centre Leiden Leadership Centre and the Behavioral Public Administration Lab are coordinated from the section. In addition, members of this section participate in the research programme Health Governance.