Organisation and management in the public sector
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Organisation and management in the public sector
Pitman Publishing, 1994
2nd ed
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Previous ed.: 1991
Bibliography: p. [230]-246
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Written in a lively and accessible style, this book successfully applies the literature of organisational theory to management practices in the public sector. The authors' skilfully provide a fresh analysis and interpretation of material that has traditionally been confined to the private sector. In addition to the case studies and examples the book contains a unique section giving guidance on an in-depth study of public
sector organisations and an exercise section which enables the student to integrate and apply what has been learnt.
Table of Contents
1.The public sector
2.Values and concepts
3.Bureaucracy: idea and operation
4.The formal organisation
5.The informal organisation
6.Power and conflict within organisations
7.Leadership
8.Motivation and morale
9.Planning and decision making
10.Resourcing the public sector
11.The new agenda
12.Responding to the new agenda
13.The management task
14.Conclusion
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