Contributions

  • Jeffrey L. Brudney (Editor) - Contributor
  • Laurence J. O'Toole (Editor) - Contributor
  • Hal G. Rainey (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2001-09-01 - Georgetown University Press

Language

English

Word Count

80,000 words, Guess

Page Count

320 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveadvancingpublicm0000brud
  • ISBN-100878408592
  • ISBN-139780878408597
  • Goodreads2067903
  • Better World Books9780878408597
and 1 more

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."--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?

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Advancing Public Management: New Developments in Theory, Methods, and PracticePaperbackGeorgetown University Press2001-09-01

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