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Taylor and Francis Ltd Public Administration for Planners 1st Edition 2022 by Kehs, Stephen
The market includes academic institutions, government organizations, private sector firms, citizens at large, and anyone interested in the workings of government and the professional and civic responsibilities involved. While aimed also at professional planners, the book is clearly not exclusive to planners since it touches on the wider range of professions and administrative fields._x000D__x000D_While aimed primarily at a U.S. audience, many of the observations and lessons offered in the book will have universal appeal. Enhancing management skills in public and private organizations is a goal that is relevant in many nations worldwide._x000D_ _x000D_
Part 1: Introducing Public Administration 1. An Overview of the Book 2. The Origins of Public Administration 3. The Constitution, Our Founding Fathers and Our System of Government 4. The Civil Service and Civic Responsibility Part 2: Management and Public Administration 5. Organizational and Management Structure 6. Some Day-to-Day Management Responsibilities 7. Promoting a Safe and Healthy Work Environment 8. Empowering and Enhancing Your Agency Part 3: The Public Aspects of Public Administration 9. Management and Politics 10. Public Controversy and Professional Responsibility 11. Public Meetings and Consensus Building Part 4: Government Programs 12. Understanding and Navigating Program Bureaucracy 13. Ensuring Good Program Administration Part 5: In Conclusion 14. Why It Matters_x000D_