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The Perceived Implications of an Outsourcing Model on Governance within British Columbia Provincial Parks in Canada: A Quantitative Study

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  • Paul Eagles

    (University of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Studies)

  • Mark Havitz

    (University of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Studies)

  • Bonnie McCutcheon

    (University of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Studies)

  • Windekind Buteau-Duitschaever

    (University of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Studies)

  • Troy Glover

    (University of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Studies)

Abstract

Good governance is of paramount importance to the success of parks and protected areas. This research utilized a questionnaire for 10 principles of governance to evaluate the outsourcing model used by British Columbia Provincial Parks, where profit-making corporations provide all front country visitor services. A total of 246 respondents representing five stakeholder groups evaluated the model according to each principle, using an online survey. Principal component analysis resulted in two of the 10 principles (equity and effectiveness) each being split into two categories, leading to 12 governance principles. Five of the 12 criteria received scores towards good governance: effectiveness outcome; equity general; strategic vision; responsiveness; and effectiveness process. One criterion, public participation, was on the neutral point. Six criteria received scores below neutral, more towards weak governance: transparency; rule of law; accountability; efficiency; consensus orientation; and, equity finance. The five stakeholder groups differed significantly on 10 of the 12 principles (P

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  • Paul Eagles & Mark Havitz & Bonnie McCutcheon & Windekind Buteau-Duitschaever & Troy Glover, 2010. "The Perceived Implications of an Outsourcing Model on Governance within British Columbia Provincial Parks in Canada: A Quantitative Study," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 45(6), pages 1244-1256, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:45:y:2010:i:6:d:10.1007_s00267-010-9477-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-010-9477-3
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