Understanding and Managing Public Organizations

by Rainey, Hal G.

• ISBN13: 9780787965617
• ISBN10: 0787965618
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-11
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
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Summary

In the third edition of his award-winning book, Hal G. Rainey provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of research on public organizations and management. Drawing on a review of the most current research about government organizations and managers- and about effective and ineffective practices in government- this important resource offers specific suggestions for managing these challenges in today's public organizations. Using illustrative, real-life vignettes and examples, the book provides expert analysis of organizational design, goals, power, effectiveness, leadership, motivation and work attitudes, decisionmaking, and more.

Table of Contents

Tables, Figures, and Exhibits.

Preface.

The Author.

PART ONE: THE DYNAMIC CONTEXT OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS.

1. The Challenge of Effective Public Organization and Management.

2. Understanding the Study of Organizations: A Historical Review.

3. What Ma