Understanding and Managing Public Organizations, 5th Edition – Digital Instant Dowload.

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781118583715
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118583715
• Author: HAL G. RAINEY

This is the bible for public management scholarship. It is the first place to turn when looking for an accessible but rigorous analysis of research on basic aspects of organizational life in the public sector, such as how culture, leadership, and motivation matter. The interdisciplinary array of research on public management has become so voluminous as to seem overwhelming at times. Rainey’s extraordinary curatorial prowess allows him to turn these fragments of work into a coherent and insightful body of knowledge. Anyone interested in how research can inform governance should start with this book.

Table contents:

PART ONE: THE DYNAMIC CONTEXT OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

Chapter One: The Challenge of Effective Public Organization and Management

Chapter Two: Understanding the Study of Organizations: A Historical Overview

Chapter Three: What Makes Public Organizations Distinct

Chapter Four: Analyzing the Environment of Public Organizations

Chapter Five: The Impact of Political Power and Public Policy

PART TWO: KEY DIMENSIONS OF ORGANIZING AND MANAGING

Chapter Six: Organizational Goals, Effectiveness, and Performance

Chapter Seven: Formulating and Achieving Purpose: Power, Decision Making, and Strategy

Chapter Eight: Organizational Structure, Design, Technology, Information Technology, and Social Media

Chapter Nine: Understanding People in Public Organizations: Motivation and Motivation Theory

Chapter Ten: Understanding People in Public Organizations: Values, Incentives, and Work-Related Attitudes

Chapter Eleven: Leadership, Managerial Roles, and Organizational Culture

Chapter Twelve: Teamwork: Understanding Communication and Conflict in Groups

PART THREE: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

Chapter Thirteen: Managing Organizational Change and Development

Chapter Fourteen: Advancing Public Management Through Collaboration

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