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The presidential appointee's handbook / G. Edward DeSeve.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
DeSeve, G. Edward.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Cabinet officers--Selection and appointment--United States.
Cabinet officers.
Government executives--Selection and appointment--United States.
Government executives.
Judges--Selection and appointment--United States.
Judges.
Presidents--United States.
Presidents.
United States--Officials and employees--Selection and appointment.
United States.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (137 p.)
Edition:
2nd ed.
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
"Explains the core competencies that distinguish successful presidential appointees. Draws on ideas developed by scholars of public and business management, as well as years of government service. Presents a guide to the key terms, laws, and regulations that new appointees will have to deal with once in office"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Part I. Competencies of a presidential appointee
Leading for results
Managing change
Providing technical ability
Leading others
Leading yourself
Maintaining global awareness
Part II. The federal government
Summary of the U.S. Constitution
The legislative branch
The executive branch
Notes
Index.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114) and index.
ISBN:
1-282-13121-4
9786612131219
0-8157-0171-3
OCLC:
430490560

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