Public Organization Management—Evolution of Theory and Practice

Author: Yasmine Giraseed
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is a work that discusses how the theory and practice of public management have developed. The author is a professor of public administration and political science at the University of South Florida. He has extensive research and writing in the field of public administration theory and practice. In this book, the author uses accessible language to review the development process of influential theories in public administration, from the traditional theories of classic thinkers like Woodrow Wilson to contemporary trends such as Total Quality Management and the movement to reform government. The author endorses and explains key functions of public administration, such as decision-making, communication, leadership, organizational culture, and performance evaluation, while also providing an in-depth analysis of the operations and outcomes of public organizations. Finally, the author outlines the ultimate conclusions of public organization management.