Understanding and Managing Public Organizations
Author | : Hal G. Rainey |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 2009-08-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780787980009 |
ISBN-13 | : 0787980005 |
Rating | : 4/5 (005 Downloads) |
Download or read book Understanding and Managing Public Organizations written by Hal G. Rainey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-24 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third edition of his award-winning book, Hal G. Rainey provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of research on public organizations and management. Drawing on a review of the most current research about government organizations and managers— and about effective and ineffective practices in government— this important resource offers specific suggestions for managing these challenges in today's public organizations. Using illustrative, real-life vignettes and examples, the book provides expert analysis of organizational design, goals, power, effectiveness, leadership, motivation and work attitudes, decisionmaking, and more.