Buch, Englisch, 452 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm
An Introduction
Buch, Englisch, 452 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm
ISBN: 978-1-03-251700-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
New to this edition is a dedicated chapter on big data and analytics to support decision-making and problem solving, as well as updates throughout taking stock of the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of public administration, including politics, decision-making, inter-governmental relations, and the interpretation of data presented to the public. An important new feature of this fourth edition is a fully updated and full-featured companion website, written by the authors, containing instructor and student support materials including PowerPoint slides, cases, simulations and links to videos, designed to engage and encourage students to immerse themselves in virtual problem-solving experiences.
Public Administration, 4th Edition has been crafted with student appeal in mind. Each of the book’s chapters is generously illustrated with cartoons, quotes, and artwork—all reinforcing the book’s theme that the field of public administration is rooted in the cultural and political world. Each chapter is also supported with a listing of key terms, exercises, and additional resources. This comprehensive, contemporary textbook is an ideal introduction to the subject for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate students enrolled in courses in public administration and public management.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate
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Weitere Infos & Material
Section I: FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 1 What Public Administration Entails 2 Organizational Theory and Management 3 Politics and Public Administration 4 Intergovernmental Relations 5 Ethics and Public Administration Section II: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ADMINISTERING PUBLIC SERVICES 6 Managing Human Resources 7 Public Decision-Making 8 Public-Sector Leadership 9 Public Budgeting and Finance Section III: IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS 10 Public Performance 11 Program and Policy Assessment 12 Existing Data, Big Data, and Analyzing Data 13 Technology and Public Administration 14 The Future of Public Administration