Public Administration, International Edition: An Action Orientation [Jan 07, 2013] Denhardt, Robert B. and Denhardt, Janet V.

by Robert B. Denhardt

Issuing a call to action, Public Administration: An Action Orientation, International Edition, encourages students to become active participants in public administration and equips them with the tools to do it effectively. Robert B. Denhardt, Janet V. Denhardt, and Tara A. Blanc teach readers how to influence the operations of public agencies-helping them learn to get involved and effect positive changes, regardless of whether they are working outside the agency as citizens or within the agency as managers. With a strong emphasis on ethics, the text introduces the theories and scholarly literature of the field while reflecting the latest trends and issues. Packed with hands-on applications, it helps students develop such practical skills as personal management, communication, delegation, motivation, and decision making. Key topics like nonprofit management, the global dimensions of public administration, and organizational theory are covered thoroughly throughout. In addition, CourseReader (available as a bundle option) integrates primary and secondary sources to give students a well-rounded perspective.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

464 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1987

Reviews

[Susannah Champlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent overview of the sector but now very outdated in the Trump era.

[Tiowidodo · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my opinion, what is ethical and what is unethical are often troublesome to discuss. At work place you must know where you live to judge how ethical (or unethical) your deed will be. This is a good book to read and to pursue questions about ethics in public administration.

[Sandy Williamson · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a textbook--no additional comments needed!

[Francisco Goncalves]

I think, as a student in public administration its very interesting to read this book to increase my knowledge.