FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

SSP3024 POLITICS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

QUESTION:
4. Many local authority functions are contracted out to private firms. Discuss how
contracting out services can help to improve the quality of service delivery in a local area.

NAME: NUR SYUHADA BINTI BADRI

MATRICS NUMBER: 38062
LECTURERS NAME: MR. STANLEY BYE KADAM KIAI

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