Product Description
Public Administration and Management (2nd edition)
Authors: DFP du Toit, G van der Waldt
Format: Physical Hardcopy
The aim of this publication is to equip public managers with insight into the functioning of public management and administration within the dynamic southern African context. It is a guide, not only for students of Public Administration and Public Management, but also for practitioners who are interested in providing excellent service.
At a time when public management within the public sector is expected to achieve the objectives of government in establishing a democratic and just society this publication takes on special importance. The interactice learner-centred approach used in this book makes it suitable for self-instruction and ensures a rewarding learning experience for students and practitioners.
Contents:
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Part 1: Public Administration: An introduction
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Public administration as an activity
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Public administration as a discipline
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Government services and functions
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Principles of public administration
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Part 2: The environment of Public
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Administration
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Public administration and the external environment
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Public administration and the internal environment
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Interaction between environments and public administration
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Part 3 Government hierarchy
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Government hierarchy
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Central and provincial governments in South Africa
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Local government in South Africa
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Part 4: Origins of legislation – non government organisations
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Legislation and its origins
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Non-government organisations
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