Politics of the administrative process

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Politics of the administrative process

Donald F. Kettl

CQ Press, an imprint of SAGE, c2018

7th ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Politics of the Administrative Process shows how efficient public administration requires a delicate balance-the bureaucracy must be powerful enough to be effective, but also accountable to elected officials and citizens. With its engaging vignettes, rich examples and a unique focus on policymaking and politics, the Seventh Edition continues its strong emphasis on politics, accountability, and performance. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new scholarship, data, events, and case studies, giving students multiple opportunities to apply ideas and analysis as they read.

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Figures, Tables, and Boxes Preface Abbreviations and Acronyms About the Author 1. Accountability Historical Roots The Meaning of Accountability Governmental Power and Administrative Ethics The Public Service Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites PART I: THE JOB OF GOVERNMENT 2. What Government Does-And How It Does It The Size of Government What Government Does How Government Does It Implications for Public Administration Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 3. What Is Public Administration? The Meaning of Public Administration The Study of Public Administration Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites PART II: ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT'S STRUCTURE 4. Organizational Theory The Structural Approach to Large Organizations Systems Theory Challenges to the Traditional Theories The Humanist Challenge The Pluralist Challenge Formal Models of Bureaucracy The Challenge of Interwoven Government Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 5. The Executive Branch Executive Branch Components Leadership of the Executive Branch E-government Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 6. Organization Problems The Search for Effective Organization Reorganization Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 7. Administrative Reform Reform in America Conflicting Theories All the World's a Stage Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites PART III: PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS 8. The Civil Service Fundamental Elements of the Civil Service System Employee Rights and Obligations Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 9. Human Capital The Human Capital Challenge New Flexibility for the Personnel System Leadership in the Public Service Senior Executive Leadership The Problem of Top-Level Leadership The Changing Workforce Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites PART IV: MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING GOVERNMENT DECISIONS 10. Decision Making: Rationality and Risk Basic Problems Rational Decision Making Public Choice Bargaining Participative Decision Making Limits on Decision Making Managing Risk Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 11. Budgeting The Budget's Twin Roles Budget Preparation Appropriation by the Legislature Budget Execution Budgeting for State and Local Governments Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 12. Implementation and Performance Judging Program Success and Failure Problems of Performance Interweaving through Federalism Interweaving through Contracting Performance Management Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites PART V: ADMINISTRATION IN A DEMOCRACY 13. Regulation and the Courts Regulation as a Foundation for Government's Work The Job of Regulation Regulatory Procedure The Courts' Regulation of the Regulators Regulation of the Regulators Conclusion Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites 14. Accountability and Politics The Separation of Powers Committee Oversight of Administration The Government Accountability Office An Assessment of Legislative Control How Does Accountability Work? Big Questions Conclusion: Ethics and the Public Service Key Concepts For Further Reading Suggested Websites Notes Glossary of Key Concepts Index

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