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Challenges in city management : a case study approach / Becky J. Starnes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Starnes, Becky J.
- Series:
- Public administration and public policy
- American Society for Public Administration book series on public administration & public policy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Municipal government--United States.
- Municipal government.
- United States.
- Municipal services--United States.
- Municipal services.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- polychrome
- Place of Publication:
- Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2013]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- City management in developing countries is a quickly growing area in current public administration literature. However, little research material can be found regarding the management of cities. Demonstrating the issues in this field, Challenges in City Management: A Case Study Approach brings the sometimes dry theories and concepts of urban planning and management to life. The author uses case studies to demonstrate "who," "what," "why," and "how," dramatically increasing readers' ability to comprehend and apply the theories. Incorporating urban management and organizational management theories with actual practice, the author presents case studies based on observations made during her extensive experience. She offers multiple examples of common contemporary city topics ranging from personnel to policy-making, housing, homelessness, transportation, and budgeting. Each study describes and analyzes a scenario, identifying the economic and political factors as well as the often conflicting players and interest groups. Features, Presents case studies dealing with a range of contemporary topics in city management, Applies a case study methodology that develops analytic skills, Provides urban organizational management theory to apply to the scenarios covered, Integrates discussions of urban management and organizational management theories, Offers multiple cases in areas of personnel, policy, housing and homelessness, transportation, and budgeting, The book provides enhanced understanding of the complex environment city administrators work in, helping readers develop improved decision-making and problem-solving skills through the study of real issues city administrators have experienced. The case study methodology used supplies information that is immediately applicable to real-world situations, making it a resource that city administrators can use to improve their public administration and governance skills. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 Introduction 1
- Method 1
- Setting 2
- Overview of Chapters 3
- References 5
- Chapter 2 City-State Relationships and City Charters 7
- Introduction 7
- Case 2.1 Introduction 9
- Case 2.1 The Clarksville City Charter 10
- Case 2.2 Introduction 14
- Case 2.2 The Quest for Home Rule 15
- Author's Note 19
- Conclusion 19
- References 20
- Chapter 3 Urban Redevelopment 23
- Introduction 23
- Case 3.1 Introduction 24
- Case 3.1 Welcome to Blightville 24
- Author's Note 30
- Conclusion 31
- References 31
- Recommended Readings 32
- Chapter 4 Authority and Power 33
- Introduction 33
- Case 4.1 Introduction 36
- Case 4.1 It Is My Property 37
- Conclusion 39
- References 39
- Recommended Readings 40
- Chapter 5 Policy Making 41
- Introduction 41
- Case 5.1 Introduction 45
- Case 5.1 Government Bans Synthetic Drugs 45
- Case 5.2 Introduction 48
- Case 5.2 Race Cars, Garbage Trucks, and Rock Crushers 49
- Conclusion 51
- Author's Note 51
- References 52
- Recommended Readings 53
- Chapter 6 Personnel Management 55
- Introduction 55
- Cases 6.1 and 6.2 Introduction 57
- Case 6.1 City Employees Underpaid 57
- Case 6.2 Longevity Pay 61
- Conclusion 63
- Author's Note 63
- References 64
- Recommended Readings 65
- Chapter 7 Electric Utilities 67
- Introduction 67
- Cases 7.1 and 7.2 Introduction 68
- Case 7.1 Clarksville Department of Electricity 69
- Case 7.2 The Power Board 70
- Conclusion 73
- Author's Note 73
- References 74
- Recommended Readings 75
- Chapter 8 Traffic Congestion 77
- Introduction 77
- Case 8.1 Introduction 79
- Case 8.1 We Want This! We Don't Want This! 79
- Case 8.2 Introduction 83
- Case 8.2 Heavy Industrial Expansion at Your Back Door 87
- Conclusion 92
- Author's Note 92
- References 92
- Recommended Readings 95
- Chapter 9 Funding for Nonprofit Organizations 97
- Introduction 97
- Case 9.1 Introduction 100
- Case 9.1 A Sore Subject 100
- Author's Note 105
- References 105
- Recommended Readings 106
- Chapter 10 Housing and Shelter 107
- Introduction 107
- Case 10.1 Introduction 109
- Case 10.1 Lack of Housing Options 110
- Case 10.2 Introduction 115
- Case 10.2 Providence Pointe 115
- Vision 115
- Reality 116
- Case 10.3 Introduction 117
- Case 10.3 Community Service Providers to End Homelessness 118
- Results 121
- Conclusion 123
- Author's Note 123
- References 123
- Recommended Readings 125
- Chapter 11 Finance and Accounting Management 127
- Introduction 127
- Case 11.1 Introduction 129
- Case 11.1 Outlaws at Outlaw Field 131
- Case 11.2 Introduction 137
- Case 11.2 Funding Challenges of Shared Governance-Outlaw Field 139
- Conclusion 146
- References 146
- Recommended Readings 148
- Chapter 12 Airport Authority 151
- Introduction 151
- Case 12.1 Introduction 153
- Case 12.1 Airport Authority or Slum Lord? 154
- References 156
- Recommended Readings 157
- Chapter 13 Animal Welfare and Control 159
- Introduction 159
- Case 13.1 Introduction 160
- Case 13.1 Oowww-Doggie 160
- Author's Note 164
- References 165
- Recommended Readings 166.
- Notes:
- Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 13, 2013).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Challenges in city management.
- ISBN:
- 9781439884379
- 1439884374
- Publisher Number:
- 99977600056
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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