| Description |
1 online resource |
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text file |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
"The fundamentals of public administration, from the world's leading practitionersHandbook of Public Administration is the classic, comprehensive guide to the field, featuring original writings from the world's foremost public administration thought leaders and practitioners. Intended to help both public administration students and practitioners navigate administrative challenges, overcome obstacles, and improve effectiveness, this guide provides a complete overview of the entire field. The information is organized into seven parts representing key domains of knowledge and practice that are essential for effective public administration. These reflect changes in the state of modern public administration, the factors that influence policies and programs, the mechanics of how government works, and the tools that help administrators get things done. Readers will find insightful discussions on the challenges of contemporary governance and the ethics of public administration, as well as practical guidance on the everyday operations that bring effective policies and programs to life. Students and experienced practitioners alike will appreciate the well-rounded approach to issues public administrators face every day. The book is complete enough to act as a text, but organized logically for quick reference for specific problems or situations. Readers will: Understand the challenges posed by the changing context of public administration Explore how relationships and decisions influence public policies and programs Learn the critical skills and tools public administrators must master to be effective Explore the ethics and liabilities of public administration, and what it means to take part The role of public administration is evolving, and the changing nature of the field will impact the way policies and programs are designed and implemented. This book fully explores current and upcoming changes domestically and internationally against the backdrop of public administration fundamentals. For the student or professional seeking a deeper understanding of the public administrator's role, Handbook of Public Administration is a clear, comprehensive resource"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Intended Audiences; Overview of the Contents; The Editors; The Contributors; Acknowledgments; Part 1: Governing for Collective Action; Chapter 1: Governing in an Age of Transformation; The Changing Environment; Transformation; From the Administrative State to Stateless Administration; Summary; Chapter 2: The Changing Character of the American Intergovernmental System; Knowledge about Effective Practice; Implications; Summary; Notes; Chapter 3: Governance in an Era of Partnerships; Clarifying Terms. |
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The Environment and Its Effects on CollaborationsEnvironmental Effects on a Collaboration's Governance Processes and Structures; Implications; Summary; Chapter 4: Governing in a Global Context; Organizational Responses to Globalization; Public Administration in the Age of Globalization; Implications of Transnational Organization Design for Public Administration and Management; Summary; Notes; Part 2: Building Infrastructures for Accountability; Chapter 5: Understanding How Public Law Reinforces Administrative Responsibility; Contemporary Challenges and Classic Issues. |
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Classic Conceptions and Contemporary GovernancePublic Law Responsibility in Different Forms in Today's Context; Law's Meaning at Two Critically Important Levels: Effective Practice and Legitimacy; Summary; Note; Chapter 6: Advancing Good Government through Fighting Corruption; Definition, Forms, and Consequences of Corruption; Theories of Corruption; Empirical Evidence on Corruption; Strategies for Reducing Corruption; Summary; Chapter 7: Using Transparency to Reinforce Responsibility and Responsiveness; Knowledge about Effective Practice. |
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Research Findings and Evidence about Effective PracticeJudgments about Effective Practice Grounded in Administrative Experience; Implications; Summary; Chapter 8: Using Public Participation to Enhance Citizen Voice and Promote Accountability; Understanding Accountability; Understanding Public Participation; Summary; Part 3: Implementing Policy Using Tools of Collective Action; Chapter 9: Developing Effective Relations with Legislatures; The Context of Legislative Liaison Work; Structural and Procedural Elements of Managing Legislative Relations. |
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Strategic and Tactical Elements of Managing Legislative Initiatives: No SurprisesSummary; Chapter 10: Designing Effective Programs; Components of Public Policy and Effective Program Design; Policy Programs and Policy Design: A Short History; Principles for Designing Programs: Policy-Program Linkages (I); Principles for Designing Programs: Program-Measure Linkages (II); Summary; Chapter 11: Using Grants to Achieve Public Purposes; Scope and Mechanisms of the Grant-in-Aid System; The Politics of Grant Distribution; Managing Federal Grants-in-Aid; Summary; Notes. |
| Subject |
Public administration.
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Administration publique (Science) |
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Public administration |
| Added Author |
Perry, James L.
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Christensen, Robert K.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Handbook of public administration. Third edition. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2015] 9781118775554 (DLC) 2014034509 |
| ISBN |
9781119004325 (epub) |
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1119004322 (epub) |
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9781119004080 (pdf) |
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111900408X (pdf) |
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1118775554 |
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9781118775554 |
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(paperback) |
| Standard No. |
9781119004325 |
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