Impact of administrative management on the optimization of public services: A systematic review
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This study systematically reviews scientific evidence on the influence of administrative management on the optimization of public service delivery. A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, identifying 1,411 records published between 2020 and 2024 in Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and SciELO. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 22 studies were selected for qualitative synthesis. The findings indicate that deficiencies in managerial competencies, limited digital integration, and weak strategic articulation constrain improvements in public service performance. Conversely, the adoption of results-based management, technological innovation, and process reengineering is consistently associated with enhanced service quality, increased institutional responsiveness, and improved operational efficiency. Overall, the evidence highlights that administrative modernization, supported by digital transformation and strategic planning, plays a decisive role in optimizing public services, strengthening governance capacity, and promoting citizen-centered public administration systems in diverse institutional contexts.
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