Understanding and Managing Public Organizations
, by Rainey, Hal G.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780787965617 | 0787965618
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 9/11/2003
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.