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Understanding and Managing Public Organizations provides a comprehensive analysis of research and practice on public organizations and management. In this fourth edition of his award-winning best seller, Hal Rainey reviews topics including organizational goals and performance, decision making and strategy, leadership, motivation, organizational structure and design, organizational change, and others. He analyzes effective and ineffective practices, with suggestions … More >>
Understanding and Managing Public Organizations
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#1 by Paul Babick on May 7, 2010 - 1:42 am
book was in great condition just as represented on site. Promptly delivered. Very satisfied.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Tired Student on May 7, 2010 - 2:07 am
Used as a textbook for MPA program. Good overview of PA theories and preconceptions. Does not address the need to deconstruct social norms to focus on desired outcomes. Theory and studies are reviewed in this textbook. The chapters are short and sufficient). However, it is not completely thorough and detailed.
Will I keep it as a resource – probably.
Will I use it in the future (in daily practice) – probably not.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Gordon J. Brenner on May 7, 2010 - 3:06 am
This textbook was required for my Masters of Public Administration class in Organizational Management and Change. The author did extensive research into the concepts and provides a wealth of information. He does have a tendency to preview chapters from within other chapters; this is somewhat distracting because you’re never sure when you will get all the information.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on May 7, 2010 - 3:45 am
As a PA student, I realized that this text was essential to the basic understanding of Public Administration. It gives basic theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to practice contemporary public management. Each chapter builds from the next. I used this text book as one of my FIRST resources when I began the Public Administration curriculum and I found it very helpful. It helped me comprehend how to improve the overall effectiveness of governmental operations with concepts such as “value driven management”. It’s a winner!
Rating: 5 / 5