The Craft of Public Administration is not just a textbook; it is a concise, current, down-to-earth text that introduces readers to the dynamics of the public sector. In the tenth edition, all new case studies link theory to the real-world practice of public administration.
Topics Covered
Chapter 1: The Administrative Craft
Chapter 2: The Ecology of the Administrative Craft
Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Public Organizations
Chapter 4: The Physiology of Public Organizations
Chapter 5: People and Personnel
Chapter 6: Public Sector Labor-Management Relations
Chapter 7: Communication and Leadership
Chapter 8: Taxing, Budgeting, and Spending
Chapter 9: The Productivity Challenge: Working Smarter While Doing
Chapter 10: Administrative Law and Government Regulations
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