Managing in the Public Sector: A Casebook in Ethics and Leadership
- ISBN-10
- 0136039758
- ISBN-13
- 9780136039754
- Category
- Public administration
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Grant Aguirre, Kenneth Kickham, Brett S. Sharp
Description
Debuting in its first edition, this unique casebook contains dozens of brief, engaging case studies for public administrators in public and nonprofit institutions. Inspired by real-life stories, these short cases cover a wide range of topics from affirmative action to human resources to sports management, Managing the Public Sector illustrates theoretical concepts while encouraging active reader participation and critical thinking.
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- 2016-10-04
- 206 pages
- Ebook
- Taylor & Francis
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