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Public administration : an action orientation /

Denhardt, Robert B. 1942-

Public administration : an action orientation / Robert B. Denhardt , Joseph W. Grubbs. - third edition / Robert B. Denhardt with Joseph W. Grubbs. - xxi, 474 ages : illustration ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 429-445) and index.

Personal action in public organizations --
The political context of public administration --
The interorganizational context of public administration --
The ethics of public service --
Budgeting and financial management --
The management of human resources --
Planning, implementation, and evaluation --
Managing in a political context --
Reinventing government: improving quality and productivity in public organizations --
Personal skills in public management --
Interpersonal skills and group dynamics --
The future of the public service.

This introductory level public administration text introduces students to the world of public administration in real, practical terms. The student begins with a study of theory and then learns the personal and interpersonal skills necessary to influence public policy.

ISBN: 0155055240 9780155055247

LCCN: 98071721

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public administration.

Dewey Class. No.: 351 / D.R.P.