Introducing public administration /
Jay M. Shafritz, E. W. Russell, Christopher P. Borick.
- 8th ed. international ed.
- Boston : Pearson ; Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, c2013.
- xx, 572 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
international ed.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Key events in public administration -- Defining public administration -- The political and cultural environment of public policy and its administration -- The continuous reinventing of the machinery of government -- Intergovernmental relations -- Honor, ethics, and accountability -- The evolution of management and organization theory -- Organizational behavior -- Managerialism and information technology -- Strategic management and government regulation -- Leadership -- Personnel management and labor relations -- Social equity -- Public financial management -- Program audit and evaluation.