QUESTION $2$

$(15$ Marks$)$

The New Public Management reforms challenges professionalism as a governing principle but also depends, on professionals for their implementation. The examples in the case study above show the importance of the local knowledge and relationships, the innovation, and the local responsiveness that solidarity networks can bring to addressing the Covid$19$ hunger crisis. Public Managers play a major and vital role in the organizing and provision of public services. Critically discuss the role of professional public managers for the running and coordination of any public service.