Public administration : an action orientation

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Public administration : an action orientation

Robert B. Denhardt with Joseph W. Grubbs

Harcourt Brace College Publishers, c1999

3rd ed.

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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.

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Details

  • 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
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