Democracy and Public Administration

Democracy and Public Administration
Author: Richard C Box
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317473213

The true measure of the successful practice of public service is its ability to remain faithful to the tenets of democratic society. This introductory text links the practice of public administration to the core concepts of American democracy. It covers the nuts and bolts of public administration in the context of "delivering democracy" in public service - providing what the public really wants as opposed to what self-serving bureaucracies may call for. Chapters in "Democracy and Public Administration" discuss the functional topics covered in other texts, but from the perspective of this democratic ideal. Each chapter is written by an expert in the area, and summarizes previous research in the area, presents the author's research and thought, and offers ways in which practitioners can apply the concepts discussed to their daily work.

Democratic Backsliding and Public Administration

Democratic Backsliding and Public Administration
Author: Michael W. Bauer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2021-08-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1316519384

A timely new perspective on the impact of populism on the relationship between democracy and public administration.

Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society

Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society
Author: Larry N. Gerston
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-12-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317461665

While people profess a disdain for politics, in a democracy politics is the primary vehicle for citizens to influence the decisions and decision makers that shape public policy at every level. This widely acclaimed work provides an overview of public policymaking in all its aspects along with basic information, tools, and examples that will equip citizens to participate more effectively in the policymaking process. It is intended for use in internships and service-learning programs, but will serve equally as a resource for any organized effort to involve citizens in community service and the exercise of civic responsibility. This updated edition includes an all-new case study on the issue of immigration, and all other case studies have been revised.

The Oxford Handbook of Public Management

The Oxford Handbook of Public Management
Author: Ewan Ferlie
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 805
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 019922644X

The public sector continues to play a strategic role across the world and in the last thirty years there have been major shifts in approaches to its management. This text identifies the trends in public management and the effects these have had, as well as providing a broad overview to each topic.

Public Management Reform

Public Management Reform
Author: Christopher Pollitt
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781280815027

In this major new contribution to a rapidly expanding field, the authors offer an integrated analysis of the wave of management reforms which have swept through so many countries in the last twenty years. The reform trajectories of ten countries are compared, and key differences of approach discussed. Unlike some previous works, this volume affords balanced coverage to the 'New Public Management' (NPM) and the 'non-NPM' or 'reluctant NPM' countries, since it covers Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK and the USA. Unusually, it also includes a preliminary analysis of attempts to improve management within the European Commission.

The Next Public Administration

The Next Public Administration
Author: B Guy Peters
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2017-10-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 147399392X

Written by two of the leading scholars in the field, this book explores public administration in the past, present and future, critically reviewing the modernization of public management reform. It reasserts public administration as an integral component of democratic governance and fostering a state-citizen relationship. Wide-ranging in scope, The Next Public Administration: Extends basic public administration to consider issues associated with management, governance and democracy Covers core public administration concepts and their evolution through time Draws on an international spread of examples, bringing theoretical discussions to life Includes lists of further reading Essential reading for students of public management and public administration.

Promoting Good Governance

Promoting Good Governance
Author: Sam Agere
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2000
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780850926293

This book aims to show that a strong and achieving public service is a necessary condition for a competitively successful nation. The concept of good governance is linked with institutionalised values such as democracy, observance of human rights and greater effectiveness of the public sector.

Public Governance as Co-creation

Public Governance as Co-creation
Author: Christopher Ansell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1108807232

We need new governance solutions to help us improve public policies and services, solve complex societal problems, strengthen social communities and reinvigorate democracy. By changing how government engages with citizens and stakeholders, co-creation provides an attractive and feasible approach to governance that goes beyond the triptych of public bureaucracy, private markets and self-organized communities. Inspired by the successful use of co-creation for product and service design, this book outlines a broad vision of co-creation as a strategy of public governance. Through the construction of platforms and arenas to facilitate co-creation, this strategy can empower local communities, enhance broad-based participation, mobilize societal resources and spur public innovation while building ownership for bold solutions to pressing problems and challenges. The book details how to use co-creation to achieve goals. This exciting and innovative study combines theoretical argument with illustrative empirical examples, visionary thinking and practical recommendations.

Public Management and Administration

Public Management and Administration
Author: Owen E. Hughes
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1998
Genre: Public administration
ISBN: 9780312216887

This book provides an introduction to, and assessment of, the theories and principles of the new public management and compares and contrasts these with the traditional model of public administration.