Politics of the Administrative ProcessCQ Press, 16 déc. 2016 - 504 pages 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. Author Don Kettl gives students a realistic, relevant, and well-researched view of the field in this reader–friendly best seller. 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. |
Table des matières
PART I THE JOB OF GOVERNMENT | 25 |
CHAPTER 2 WHAT GOVERNMENT DOESAND HOW IT DOES IT | 26 |
CHAPTER 3 WHAT IS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION? | 58 |
PART II ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENTS STRUCTURE | 83 |
CHAPTER 4 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY | 84 |
CHAPTER 5 THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH | 118 |
CHAPTER 6 ORGANIZATION PROBLEMS | 144 |
CHAPTER 7 ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM | 172 |
PART IV MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING GOVERNMENT DECISIONS | 265 |
RATIONALITY AND RISK | 266 |
CHAPTER 11 BUDGETING | 296 |
CHAPTER 12 IMPLEMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE | 326 |
PART V ADMINISTRATION IN A DEMOCRACY | 361 |
CHAPTER 13 REGULATION AND THE COURTS | 362 |
CHAPTER 14 ACCOUNTABILITY AND POLITICS | 390 |
NOTES | 417 |
PART III PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS | 201 |
CHAPTER 8 THE CIVIL SERVICE | 202 |
CHAPTER 9 HUMAN CAPITAL | 232 |
GLOSSARY OF KEY CONCEPTS | 446 |
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