This unique workbook engages students in the study of public administration and helps them gain a deeper understanding of the field by providing exercises that expose them to a wide range of practical applications. Connecting theory to practice, a brief theoretical introduction precedes each exercise, explaining why the technique is important and how it is relevant to the study and practice of public administration. Key Features: A participatory approach to the key topics in public administration engages students and provide them with practical experience. Theoretical discussions prior to each exercise root the material in theoretical context and enable students to understand the importance and relevance of the exercise. A detailed Instructor's Manual, written by Dennis Dresang, guides instructors with solutions, explanations, and suggestions for using (and modifying) the exercises to fit a variety of course needs. Downloadable datasets and exercises make it easier than ever to assign, submit, and grade assignments electronically.
The Public Administration Workbook
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Instructor's Manual to Accompany the Public Administration Workbook
Public Administration Workbook
Moreover, Paul Asher, who received his graduate and doctoral degrees from local universities, was selected to act as the interim city administrator. Asher, however, had little in the way of practical experience as a city administrator.
Instructor's Manual to Accompany The Public Administration Workbook, Fourth Edition
At the time of its initial publication, Public Administration helped to define this field of study and practice by introducing two major new emphases: an orientation toward human behavior and human relations in organizations, and an ...
Stressing the significant and important differences between a business and a government, this book supplies the knowledge and tools necessary to create a culture of assessment in government organizations at all levels.
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