Introducing public administration /

Introducing public administration / Jay M. Shafritz... [et al.]. - 9th ed. - New York ; London : Routledge / Taylor & Francis Group, 2017. - xxi, 610 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining public administration -- The political and cultural environment of public policy and its -- Administration -- The continuous reinventing of the machinery of government -- Intergovernmental relations -- Honor, ethics, and accountability -- The evolution of management and organization theory -- Organizational behavior -- Managerialism and information technology -- Strategic management and government regulation -- Leadership -- Personnel management and labor relations -- Social equity -- Public financial management -- Program audit and evaluation.

An introductory text that seeks to take a unified approach to public administration. It focuses on the historical evolution, its essential theory and future trends. Differing political systems, including the USA, and conceptual foundations are covered.

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