The effective public manager : achieving success in government organizations

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The effective public manager : achieving success in government organizations

Steven Cohen, William Eimicke, and Tanya Heikkila

Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, c2013

5th ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Effective Public Manager Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of The Effective Public Manager offers public administrators and students a classic resource and a highly-accessible guide to the fundamentals of leading and managing public organizations. In this new edition the authors cover the key areas of the field and present in-depth analysis through the strategic use of fresh case studies and real-world examples. The book is designed to give real-world managers and aspiring managers the information and tools needed to meet the demands of their jobs directly rather than working around the constraints of government. The Effective Public Manager offers a proven approach to implementing efficient management tools in a dynamic political, organizational, economic, and technological context. New to this edition Information on the transformation of media, both traditional and social An analysis of the changing nature of work and privatization trends An examination of national security and the current thinking regarding accountability, transparency, and crisis communication An online instructor's guide, which includes discussion questions and updated PowerPoint slides

Table of Contents

Preface xi Acknowledgments xxi The Authors xxiii 1 The Perpetual Crisis in Public Management 1 2 Defining Effective Public Management 19 3 How to Find and Keep Good People 47 4 Developing Effective Working Relationships 75 5 Structuring Systems, Tasks, and Responsibilities 91 6 Understanding and Applying Innovation Strategies in the Public Sector 115 7 The Art and Craft of Contracting 141 8 Gathering, Organizing, and Using Information 155 9 Mastering the Budgetary Process 183 10 Shaping Organizational Goals and Strategies 205 11 Communicating with the Media, Stakeholders, and the Public 233 12 Surviving and Thriving in Public Service 261 References 279 Additional Resources 301 Name Index 303 Subject Index 309

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  • NCID
    BB13305464
  • ISBN
    • 9781118555934
  • LCCN
    2013020773
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    San Francisco
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxv, 323 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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