Public administration : an action orientation

Author(s)

• Denhardt, Robert B.
• Grubbs, Joseph W.

Bibliographic Information

Public administration : an action orientation

Robert B. Denhardt with Joseph W. Grubbs

Harcourt Brace College Publishers, c1999

3rd ed.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 429-445) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This introductory level public administration text introduces students to the world of public administration in real, practical terms. The student begins with a study of theory and then learns the personal and interpersonal skills necessary to influence public policy.

Table of Contents

• Personal action in public organization
• the political context of public administration
• the inter-organizational context of public administration
• the ethics of public service
• budgeting and financial management
• the management of human resources
• planning, implementation, and evaluation
• managing in a political context
• personal skills in public management
• reinventing government - improving quality and productivity in public organizations
• interpersonal skills and group dynamics
• the future of public service.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA42153249
• ISBN:
  • 0155055240
• LCCN: 98071721
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Fort Worth, TX
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 474 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : JF1351
  • DC21 : 351
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Public administration