Barrington's refuse collection : is privatization the answer? / Lynn Ruggieri, Scott Mackey, and Andy Borchers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruggieri, Lynn, author.

Mackey, Scott, active 2024, author.

Borchers, Andy, author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Privatization--Case studies.

Privatization.

Refuse collection--Case studies.

Refuse collection.

Accounting--Case studies.

Accounting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : Society for Case Research, 2024.

Summary:

According to the town manager's projections, the town of Barrington was faced with the immediate replacement cost of two refuse and recycling vehicles. The town manager thought that given the ongoing economic effects of the Global Financial Crisis this was the time to consider privatization of refuse collection, which would mean the termination of eight long-time employees. The town manager requested bids from waste management contractors and the lowest bid of $828,000 per year was weighed against the town manager's future cost estimates to maintain refuse collection within the town department of public works (DPW). The town council had to answer the question-would contracting with a private company save residents money while still maintaining the high level of service currently enjoyed with the DPW? This case was designed for use in an undergraduate Advanced Financial Management or Business Capstone course. The focus of this case was on accounting and financial fundamentals. However, the framework may be extended to include management decision theory. We have included references for instructors wishing to incorporate this theory.

Notes:

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ISBN:

979-83-488-3314-5

OCLC:

1569208474

Publisher Number:

T299198