The System of “Contracts” in the Management of Ministerial Organizations in the Educational Sector in Slovakia

Abstract

Management in public administration is a relevant topic because public sector organizations have a strong responsibility to deliver public services while having to deal with a dynamic and turbulent environment and budgetary constraints. On the other hand, there is constant pressure on these organizations to innovate, improve performance and deliver modern, accessible services to citizens. The article focuses on the implementation of the system of contracts in the management of departmental organizations under the founder competence of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the Slovak Republic, which covers a wide range of differently focused organizations.