Understanding and Managing Public Organizations

In the third edition of his award-winning book, Hal G. Rainey provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of research on public organizations and management. Drawing on a review of the most current research about government organizations and managers -- and about effective and ineffective practices in government -- this important resource offers specific suggestions for managing these challenges in today's public organizations. Using illustrative, real-life vignettes and examples, the book provides expert analysis of organizational design, goals, power, effectiveness, leadership, motivation and work attitudes, decision making, and more. Book jacket.Rainey, Hal G. is the author of 'Understanding and Managing Public Organizations' with ISBN 9781555423445 and ISBN 1555423442.