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
Who Gets Plowed | |
Citizens | |
For Further Reading | |
The Study of Public Administration | |
Buildings? | |
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND THE ROLE | |
Employee Rights and Obligations | |
MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING GOVERNMENT DECISIONS | |
Budgeting | |
For Further Reading | |
Government Programs 328 | |
Problems of Performance | |
Importance of Public Health | |
ADMINISTRATION IN A DEMOCRACY | |
Jobs Productivity and Happiness | |
Police Power? | |
The Executive Branch | |
Department of Agriculture | |
For Further Reading | |
For Further Reading | |
PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS | |
The Job of Regulation | |
Notes | |
For Further Reading | |
Glossary of Key Concepts | |
Index | |
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