Public Administration
Robert W. Smith(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-13-184073-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book integrates a theoretical treatment of major topics in the field of public administration with real world case scenarios that demonstrate the relevance of the theory in practical case applications. Covers decision-making, organization theory, public budgeting and finance, policy analysis, program evaluation, and more. For courses in Public Administrators Public Management, Monetary Theory and Policy, or Budgetary Politics
This book integrates a theoretical treatment of major topics in the field of public administration with real world case scenarios that demonstrate the relevance of the theory in practical case applications. Covers decision-making, organization theory, public budgeting and finance, policy analysis, program evaluation, and more. For courses in Public Administrators Public Management, Monetary Theory and Policy, or Budgetary Politics
This book integrates a theoretical treatment of major topics in the field of public administration with real world case scenarios that demonstrate the relevance of the theory in practical case applications. Covers decision-making, organization theory, public budgeting and finance, policy analysis, program evaluation, and more. For courses in Public Administrators Public Management, Monetary Theory and Policy, or Budgetary Politics
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-184073-7 (9780131840737)
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Content
<b>Preface: A Case-Based Approach to Public Administration. </b>
<b> 1. Decision Making in Public Administration. </b>
<b> 2. Organization Theory and Process in Public Administration. </b>
<b> 3. Public Budgeting and Finance. </b>
<b> 4. Public Personnel and the Civil Service. </b>
<b> 5. Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation. </b>
<b> 6. The Legal Environment of Public Administration. </b>
<b> 7. Regulatory Activities by Government. </b>
<b> 8. Performance, Accountability and Control. </b>
<b> 9. Ethics and the Public Interest. </b>
<b>10. The Public Sector Leader. </b>
<b>Epilogue: Public Administration in the 21st Century (Beyond Reinventing Gov't). </b>