American Public Administration Public Service for the 21st Century

by Cropf, Robert A.

• ISBN13: 9780321096913
• ISBN10: 0321096916
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-30
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In addition to addressing the basics, American Public Administration: Public Service for the 21st Century stands out from other books in the market by offering a broader context in which to understand public administration and by devoting comprehensive coverage to current topics and trends, many of which are given chapter-length treatment (e.g., civil society, privatization, management information systems, and ethics). The most recent and compelling research is woven throughout every chapter to give students a useful, in-depth understanding of the field today. Real-world case studies and vignettes, helpful chapter pedagogy, an abundance of charts and graphs, and numerous Web listings help students learn and engage them in the text.

Author Biography

Robert A. Cropf is a Professor at St. Louis University, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface: American Public Policy Administration: Public Service for the 21st Century

Public Service in the 21st Century

The Growth of Administration

The Political Environment of Public Administration

Public Administration and Federalism

Public Administration and Civil Society

Theories of Organization and Public Administration

The Organizational Environment of Public Administration

Managing Organizational Change

Leadership in Public Administration

The Policy Process

Public Administration and Privatization

Public Budgeting and Finance

Human Resource Administration in Public Organizations

Managing Information Systems and Policy in Public Organizations

Ethics and Public Organizations

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