Public administration in America / Michael E. Milakovich, University of Miami, Florida ; George J. Gordon, Illinois State University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Milakovich, Michael E.

Contributor:

Gordon, George J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public administration--United States.

Public administration.

United States.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 648 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Eleventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, [2013]

Contents:

1. Approaching the Study of Public Administration.

2. Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power.

3. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

4. Organizational Theory.

5. Decision Making in Administration.

6. Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership.

7. Public Personnel Administration and Human Resource Development.

8. Government Budgeting.

9. Public Policy and Implementation.

10. Performance Management in Government in the Public Sector.

11. Government Regulation and Administrative Law.

12. Conclusion: Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 578-625) and index.

ISBN:

9781111828011

1111828016

OCLC:

773596657

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