Current Issues In Public Administration

Author : Frederick S. Lane
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780312152499
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Current Issues in Public Administration written by Frederick S. Lane and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 31 readings with four case studies which describe how global environments and new technology affects change in the public administration arena.

Author : Richard C Box
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317461932
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Administration and Society written by Richard C Box and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For instructors who want to expose their students to the social, political, and historical context of the practice of public administration, this book provides a unique approach to the introductory PA course. The author's own text is skilfully interwoven with a collection of seminal readings and documents that illuminate the key issues of past and present for public service professionals in a democratic society. More than an overview of public administration, Public Administration and Society offers students a broad perspective on the American Founding Era, the relationship of citizens to government, and how the structure of government reflects societal values. The premise of the book is that understanding the societal context is important to the success of the practitioner and to the practitioner's role as a responsible agent of change in a democratic society. Introductory essays and readings offer students perspectives on five important thematic areas in public administration: the Founding-Era debate over the size and scope of government, the relationship of the community to the individual, public organizations and policy making, values and public administration, and the role of the public service practitioner in a democratic society. This new edition of features five new readings, and, based on input from adopters, an entirely new section on public policy making (Part IV: Public Organizations and Policy). The author's part-opening sections have all been extensively revised and updated.

Author : Robert F. Durant
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351570064
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Debating Public Administration written by Robert F. Durant and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dialog between practitioners and academics has increasingly become the exception rather than the rule in contemporary public administration circles. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Debating Public Administration: Management Challenges, Choices, and Opportunities tackles some of the major management challenges, choices, and opportunities of the twenty-first century facing public managers across various subfields of public administration. Informed by contemporary pressures on public managers to reconceptualize purpose, redefine administrative rationality, recapitalize human assets, reengage resources, and revitalize democratic constitutionalism, the book offers students, practitioners, and researchers an opportunity to take stock and ponder the future of practice and research in public administration. Organized by three sets of major management challenges facing the field—Rethinking Administrative Rationality in a Democratic Republic, Recapitalizing Organizational Capacity, and Reconceptualizing Institutions for New Policy Challenges—the book takes an uncommon approach to the study of these topics. In it, leading practitioners and academics comment on condensed versions of articles appearing in the Theory to Practice feature of Public Administration Review (PAR) from 2006 through 2011. The authors and commentators focus on some of the best current research, draw lessons from that literature for practice, and identify gaps in research that need to be addressed. They expertly draw out themes, issues, problems, and prospects, providing bulleted lessons and practical takeaways. This makes the book a unique one-stop resource for cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral, and cross-professional exchanges on contemporary challenges.

Author : Abdillah Noh
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811237204
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Issues In Public Policy And Administration In Malaysia: An Institutional Analysis written by Abdillah Noh and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-03-23 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that there is nothing inherently stable, persistent or enduring about institutions. By examining the various issues facing the Malaysian bureaucracy and adopting an institutional analysis, this book brings the point that institutions are disposed to change because they are fraught with tension due to the quality of institutions. Using various examples, it explains that such tension and change dynamics can come from institutional resources, the manner in which resources are distributed to different actors, the varying power configurations among institutional actors and the larger political, economic and social environment that institutions operate in.Accordingly, in examining the various concerns of the Malaysian bureaucracy, this book highlights the typologies of institutional change and the inherent tension over resources that exist among actors that makes reform attempts, at times, potentially problematic but not impossible. New concerns in public policy and governance that are yet to be discussed widely in the Malaysian public administration literature are raised, including issues on collaborative governance, public service motivation and representative bureaucracy.

Author : Stella Z. Theodoulou
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019103620X
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Administration: A Very Short Introduction written by Stella Z. Theodoulou and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public administration ensures the development and delivery of the essential public services required for sustaining modern civilization. Covering areas from public safety and social welfare to transportation and education, the services provided through the public sector are inextricably part of our daily lives. However, mandatory budgetary cuts in recent years have caused public administrators to radically re-think how they govern in the modern age. In this Very Short Introduction Stella Theodoulou and Ravi Roy offer practical insight into the major challenges confronting the public sector in the globalized era. Tackling some of the most hotly debated issues of our time, including the privatization of public services and government surveillance, they take the reader on a global journey through history to examine the origins, development, and continued evolution of public administration. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : James L. Perry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118775554
Total Pages : 854 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Public Administration written by James L. Perry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamentals of public administration, from the world's leading practitioners Handbook 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 administration Explore how relationships and decisions influence public policies and programs Learn the critical skills and tools public administrators must master to be effective Explore the ethics and liabilities of public administration, and what it means to take part The 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.

Author : William C. Johnson
Publisher : Waveland Press
ISBN 13 : 1478622199
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Administration written by William C. Johnson and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The public sector today permeates much of society. This wide-ranging reach is distilled into a cogent overview of governing in the twenty-first century in the latest edition of Johnson’s acclaimed work. In a clear and engaging style, the author examines the public-private collaborations through which public policies are shaped, implemented, and revised. Throughout, he emphasizes the role of public administrators in forming and maintaining the partnerships that advance the goals of government. Johnson’s well-organized survey draws on both classic works and current issues in describing the organization and operation of American government. Abundant sidebars on current challenges like immigration, health care, disaster preparedness, homeland security, infrastructure investment, and data privacy offer valuable examples of public administration in practice and illuminate the collaborative nature of American governance.

Author : Donald C. Menzel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780765625052
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The State of Public Administration written by Donald C. Menzel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public administration as a field of study and practice is a dynamic enterprise whose modern history extends more than 100 years in the United States. The State of Public Administration focuses on the problems, issues, and challenges confronting public administration, noting trends and practices that define the field's past, present, and future. Each chapter addresses the following questions: What are the field's emerging issues, problems, challenges, trends, and opportunities? What are the underlying factors influencing new or emerging trends? What issues are unresolved? Why? What do we know or don't know about the subject? How can we find out more? What research is needed? Each chapter is written by a recognized expert, and all chapters have undergone a rigorous double-blind review and revision process. The volume is an exceptionally thorough overview of the Public Administration field that should belong to every serious PA scholar, practitioner, and student. Book jacket.

Author : P. B. Rathod
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788189011093
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Public Administration written by P. B. Rathod and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public Administration In An Importatn Branch Of Political Science. Public Administration Is A Growing And Multi Dimensional Subject. This Book Deals Or Covers The Various Important Topics Such As Meaning And Importance, Environmental Influences Relations With Other Social Sciences, Approaches And Theories Of Organisation Management, Financial Administration, Public Relations, Personnel Adminsitration Etc.

Author : Cass R. Sunstein
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674247531
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law and Leviathan written by Cass R. Sunstein and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two legal luminaries, a highly original framework for restoring confidence in a government bureaucracy increasingly derided as “the deep state.” Is the modern administrative state illegitimate? Unconstitutional? Unaccountable? Dangerous? Intolerable? American public law has long been riven by a persistent, serious conflict, a kind of low-grade cold war, over these questions. Cass Sunstein and Adrian Vermeule argue that the administrative state can be redeemed, as long as public officials are constrained by what they call the morality of administrative law. Law and Leviathan elaborates a number of principles that underlie this moral regime. Officials who respect that morality never fail to make rules in the first place. They ensure transparency, so that people are made aware of the rules with which they must comply. They never abuse retroactivity, so that people can rely on current rules, which are not under constant threat of change. They make rules that are understandable and avoid issuing rules that contradict each other. These principles may seem simple, but they have a great deal of power. Already, without explicit enunciation, they limit the activities of administrative agencies every day. But we can aspire for better. In more robust form, these principles could address many of the concerns that have critics of the administrative state mourning what they see as the demise of the rule of law. The bureaucratic Leviathan may be an inescapable reality of complex modern democracies, but Sunstein and Vermeule show how we can at last make peace between those who accept its necessity and those who yearn for its downfall.