Publication

2000-04-01 - Georgetown Univ Pr

Language

English

Word Count

76,000 words, Guess

Page Count

304 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL8115994M
  • ISBN-139780878407606
  • ISBN-10087840760X
  • OCLC Control Number41834651
  • Library of Congress Control Number99038857
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  • Goodreads3812287
  • LibraryThing2603280

Classifications

  • LCCJF1351 .B76 2000

Description

"In this volume, leading scholars contribute advances in the theory, methods, and practice in this burgeoning field. The selections address four key topics: the nature and impact of public management; creative new methods for public management research; reform, reinvention, innovation and change; and new models and frameworks for understanding and improving public management.". "The editors also present an overview of the field and discuss the issues addressed in the book. The collection offers cutting edge scholarship that should advance the analysis and practice of public management well into the future."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

How much of the performance delivered by important public programs can be attributed to the efforts of public managers, those who organize people and resources to get the job done?

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