Civil service and public sector

Stealth KM presents an innovative way to drive successful knowledge management initiatives in the public sector.

This book meticulously elaborates on the theory of public goods supply, delving into government supply, market (private) supply, voluntary supply, and multi-stakeholder cooperative supply mechanisms.

In view of the approaching age of austerity for the public sector, leadership is likely to continue to become a key theme.

In view of the approaching age of austerity for the public sector, leadership is likely to continue to become a key theme.

Grappling with ethical issues is a daily challenge for those working in organizations that deliver public services.

Grappling with ethical issues is a daily challenge for those working in organizations that deliver public services.

This book addresses an important issue and debate in public administration: the politicization of civil service systems and personnel.

This book addresses an important issue and debate in public administration: the politicization of civil service systems and personnel.

Published in the year 1983, Government and Public Enterprise is a valuable contribution to the field of Politics.

Published in the year 1983, Government and Public Enterprise is a valuable contribution to the field of Politics.

First Published in 1987.

Non-Governmental Development Organizations have seen turbulent times over the decades; however, recent years have seen them grow to occupy high-profile positions in the fight against poverty.

Non-Governmental Development Organizations have seen turbulent times over the decades; however, recent years have seen them grow to occupy high-profile positions in the fight against poverty.

Professor Lewis is to be congratulated upon being among the first economists to tackle the tricky subject of controlling the nationalised industries.

Professor Lewis is to be congratulated upon being among the first economists to tackle the tricky subject of controlling the nationalised industries.

This book examines how the rapid acceleration and interconnection of globalization comes with the need for more flexible and adaptable solutions to complex problems and solutions.

The current economic and political climate places ever greater pressure on public organizations to deliver services in a cost-efficient way.

Much is talked and written about well-being in the workplace, but many wonder whether 'putting people first' is just a facade and that were it not for employment legislation, union representation and the high profile of human rights issues, employers would regard employees as a necessary burdensome financial evil, as in days gone by.

Much is talked and written about well-being in the workplace, but many wonder whether 'putting people first' is just a facade and that were it not for employment legislation, union representation and the high profile of human rights issues, employers would regard employees as a necessary burdensome financial evil, as in days gone by.

For the public sector, which is globally the largest employer of people and repository of information, managing information and knowledge is an extremely problematic area to address.

For the public sector, which is globally the largest employer of people and repository of information, managing information and knowledge is an extremely problematic area to address.

The work of a manager in a service organisation is not the same as the work of a manager in an organisation that manufactures goods.

The work of a manager in a service organisation is not the same as the work of a manager in an organisation that manufactures goods.

Drawing on sociology and social policy, this intriguing volume considers various aspects of gender and professional identity.

Drawing on sociology and social policy, this intriguing volume considers various aspects of gender and professional identity.

The public sector is the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities and the biggest employer of leisure management graduates - the last decade has seen enormous changes in this sector.

The public sector is the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities and the biggest employer of leisure management graduates - the last decade has seen enormous changes in this sector.

Offering much more than a purely theoretical or retrospective view of public management, this exciting text is an invaluable new addition to the field of public management.

Offering much more than a purely theoretical or retrospective view of public management, this exciting text is an invaluable new addition to the field of public management.

A fundamental problem of public sector governance relates to the very way of thinking it reflects; where organization is thought of as a 'thing', a system designed to deliver what its designers choose.

A fundamental problem of public sector governance relates to the very way of thinking it reflects; where organization is thought of as a 'thing', a system designed to deliver what its designers choose.

Unprecedented investment is being made in leadership development across the public sector: leadership courses are growing, and development is a core theme of organizational capacity building initiatives.

Unprecedented investment is being made in leadership development across the public sector: leadership courses are growing, and development is a core theme of organizational capacity building initiatives.

Managing PPP projects is not a routine job, as every PPP project is different and should be managed accordingly.

Managing PPP projects is not a routine job, as every PPP project is different and should be managed accordingly.

A comprehensive guide to future-proofing public sector communication and increasing citizen satisfaction How to communicate with the citizens of the future?

A comprehensive guide to future-proofing public sector communication and increasing citizen satisfaction How to communicate with the citizens of the future?

A complete guide to applied research, featuring original data and detailed case studies Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations takes an integrative approach to applied research, emphasizing design, data collection, and analysis.

A complete guide to applied research, featuring original data and detailed case studies Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations takes an integrative approach to applied research, emphasizing design, data collection, and analysis.

A comprehensive guide to public sector collaboration with private and nonprofit organizations for better service delivery Governing Cross-Sector Collaboration tackles the issues inherent in partnerships with nongovernmental actors for public service delivery, highlighting the choices available and the accompanying challenges and opportunities that arise.

A comprehensive guide to public sector collaboration with private and nonprofit organizations for better service delivery Governing Cross-Sector Collaboration tackles the issues inherent in partnerships with nongovernmental actors for public service delivery, highlighting the choices available and the accompanying challenges and opportunities that arise.

Discover analytical tools and practices to help improve the quality of risk management in government organizations Federal agencies increasingly recognize the importance of active risk management to help ensure that they can carry out their missions.

Discover analytical tools and practices to help improve the quality of risk management in government organizations Federal agencies increasingly recognize the importance of active risk management to help ensure that they can carry out their missions.

How to apply for-profit marketing strategies to non-profit organizations Branding for the Public Sector presents powerful and effective branding strategies for the public sector illustrated through case studies and examples.

How to apply for-profit marketing strategies to non-profit organizations Branding for the Public Sector presents powerful and effective branding strategies for the public sector illustrated through case studies and examples.

Since the first edition was published in 1997, Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations has become the go-to reference for public and nonprofit human resources professionals.

Since the first edition was published in 1997, Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations has become the go-to reference for public and nonprofit human resources professionals.

In many public sector organisations, there has been little or no adoption of a proactive asset management strategy.

In many public sector organisations, there has been little or no adoption of a proactive asset management strategy.

YOUR GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR There may be no simple formula for success in public-sector projects, but Public-Sector Project Management delivers the next best thing: a complete set of skill-building strategies that puts success well within your reach.