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 administrationExplore how relationships and decisions influence public policies and programsLearn the critical skills and tools public administrators must master to be effectiveExplore the ethics and liabilities of public administration, and what it means to take partThe 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. INDICE: Foreword, Paul A. VolckerPreface, James L. Perry and Robert K. ChristensenAcknowledgments1 Governing for Collective ActionGoverning in an Age of TransformationDonald F. KettlThe Changing Character of the American Intergovernmental SystemLaurence J. O Toole, Jr.Governance in an Era of PartnershipsBarbara C. Crosby, Melissa M. Stone, and John M. BrysonGoverning in a Global ContextJonathan G. S. Koppell2 Building Infrastructures for AccountabilityUnderstanding How Public Law Reinforces Administrative ResponsibilityPhillip J. CooperAdvancing Good Government through Fighting CorruptionMilena I. Neshkova and Allan RosenbaumUsing Transparency to Reinforce Responsibility and ResponsivenessGregory A. Porumbescu and Tobin ImUsing Public Participation to Enhance Citizen Voice and Promote AccountabilityTina Nabatchi, Jack Alexander Becker, and Matt Leighninger3 Implementing Policy Using Tools of Collective ActionDeveloping Effective Relations with LegislaturesAnne Khademian and Fatima Sparger SharifDesigning Effective ProgramsMichael Howlett, Ishani Mukherjee, and Jeremy RaynerUsing Grants to Achieve Public PurposesSean Nicholson–CrottyContracting in Pursuit of Public PurposesZach Huitink, David M. Van Slyke, and Trevor L. BrownCoproducing Public Services with Service Users, Communities, and the Third SectorTony Bovaird and Elke LoefflerAdvancing Public Good through EntrepreneurshipWolfgang Bielefeld4 Managing for Public PerformanceLeading Public Organizations StrategicallyRichard M. Walker, Chan Su Jung, and Gong Rok KimManaging Effective CollaborationsMichael McGuire and Chris SilviaTracking the Quality of ServicesHarry P. HatryEvaluating the Performance of Public ProgramsKathryn E. NewcomerMotivating Employees Using Public ServiceWouter Vandenabeele and Nina Mari Van LoonRealizing the Promise of DiversityDavid W. Pitts and Sarah E. TowneUnderstanding and Overcoming Resistance to Organizational ChangeSergio Fernandez5 Developing Effective Administrative SystemsPerformance Budgeting: Lessons from the Worldwide Diverse PracticesAlfred Tat–Kei HoDesigning and Administering Revenue SystemsYilin HouManaging E–GovernmentM. Jae Moon and Eric W. WelchDesigning Social Media Strategies and PoliciesInes MergelCompensating Public Sector EmployeesJared J. Llorens6 Sharpening the Public Administrator s Skill SetEnacting Collective Leadership in a Shared–Power WorldSonia M. Ospina and Erica Gabrielle FoldyNegotiating for the Public GoodLisa Blomgren AmslerBecoming and Being an Effective CollaboratorRosemary O LearyCommunicating EffectivelyJames L. GarnettDeveloping Intrapersonal SkillsMaria P. Aristigueta and Robert B. Denhardt7 Professionalizing Public Administration PracticeEmbracing Ethical Principles for Public ActionBrian N. WilliamsUnderstanding the Obligations of Codes of EthicsLiza Ireni–SabanUnderstanding Your Liability as a Public AdministratorStephanie P. NewboldEffective Governance, Effective AdministratorsJames L. Perry and Robert K. ChristensenReferencesIndex
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