Introduction to Governance, Government and Public Administration

This undergraduate textbook introduces students to the subjects of public administration, government and governance. It provides an accessible and informative overview of the various substantive areas that comprise the study of public administration, drawing on examples and case studies from around the world. The opening chapters outline some of the basics of the political-administrative institutional arrangements for governing. The following chapters introduce students to the fundamentals of public administration. Study questions, supplemental guidance for instructors, and a glossary of terms will be useful for both students and teachers.

Provides an accessible, student-friendly introduction to governance, government and public administration Designed to be used by students and instructors around the world Includes questions, supplemental guidance for instructors, and a glossary of key terms

Autorentext

Aimee L. Franklin is a Presidential Professor in the Department of Political Science, The University of Oklahoma, USA
Jos C.N. Raadschelders is a Professor at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, USA

Inhalt

1. Governance Through Government and Public Administration.- 2. The Sovereignty of Government.- 3. Government Culture and Climate.- 4. Government: Institutions, People, Interactions.- 5. The Services and Size of Government.- 6. Setting the Course of Government.- 7. Administering Government Programs.- 8. Designing Government Organizations.- 9. Managing the Human Assets of Government.- 10. Managing the Financial Assets of Government.- 11. Controlling the Activities of Government.- 12. What is Public Administration? The Nature of the Study.