Public Administration in the 21st Century (Challenges and Reforms)

Author: (American) Cooper et al., translated by Wang Qiaoling, Li Wenzhao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Facing the new developments in 21st-century society, public administration scholars must be rooted in the fundamental values of administration while not being constrained by history. Based on a grasp of the present, they should contemplate the future of public administration, thereby transcending reforms and confronting the challenges of the future to the discipline of administration. — Philip J. Cooper
Modern public administration scholars and officials must possess a global perspective and a comparative vision, and think about practical issues from a future-oriented standpoint. This book provides an excellent example for analyzing the implications of intergovernmental relations, power, politics, management, administration, and accountability in public administration. — Book Editor
Regarding the future of public administration in the 21st century, the authors of this book summarize six key aspects:
1. Globalization
2. Diversity
3. Increasing cultural importance
4. Obvious environmental, economic, and social constraints
5. Increasingly complex intergovernmental and departmental relations
6. Growing importance of public law and legal procedures
Based on these foundations, the authors elaborate on legal and ethical responsibilities in public administration, intergovernmental relations and fiscal federalism, public policy in administration, public organization theory, human resources and budgeting in the public sector, as well as the global perspective and comparative vision in public administration. This book offers valuable reference for the development of public administration scholarship and practice in China.