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Paperback. For professionals in health, social care and children's services, an ability to negotiate successfully is vital. Keith Fletcher explains how to prepare for and deal with negotiation situations more confidently so that settlements can be reached which satisfy all parties. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSW; KJM; KJN; KNV; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853025495
- ISBN
- 9781853025495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.12
€ 54.12
Hardback. In this volume, several authors consider various aspects and contexts of performance measurement with regard to the public sector. Editor(s): Fox, Kevin J. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375630
- ISBN
- 9780792375630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.37
€ 195.37
Hardcover. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPH; JPQ; KJM; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787900236
- ISBN
- 9780787900236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.09
€ 40.09
Hardcover. Num Pages: 440 pages, 75 figures, 10 tables. BIC Classification: KCY; KNV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 203 x 19. .
- Publisher
- The MIT Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262035941
- ISBN
- 9780262035941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.00€ 84.39
€ 101.00
€ 84.39
Paperback. Series: Routledge Masters in Public Management. Num Pages: 286 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GPQD; JPP; KJC; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415739696
- ISBN
- 9780415739696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.15
€ 82.15
Hardback. What does it take to build and sustain effective government institutions? What have we learnt about the attempts to design and redesign public sector institutions in different countries? What works and what doesn't, and why? This book intends to answer these questions and presents analytical tools essential in planning for institutional reform, Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP; JPQ; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780528687
- ISBN
- 9781780528687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.48
€ 157.48
Paperback. A summation of 15 years of research on what public-sector executives should do to improve the performance of public enterprises. Cases are used to illuminate their broader lessons for government managers. Num Pages: 416 pages, 5 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQ; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674175587
- ISBN
- 9780674175587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 44.73
€ 51.99
€ 44.73
hardcover. Despite the global mood for privatization in the last decades of the 20th century, dissatisfaction with failing public/private partnerships and calls for an active state in the face of increasing globalization has created a situation where the term "public administration" has gained new validity. Editor(s): Rutgers, Mark R. Series: Research in Public Administration S. Num Pages: 382 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762309566
- ISBN
- 9780762309566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.28
€ 122.28
Hardcover. Public sector organizations are about to enter one of the most challenging environments they have ever had to face as they bear much of the cost of the credit crunch. This timely book shows public sector leaders what they need to understand in order to be able to cope with these challenges. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFD; KJC; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230283565
- ISBN
- 9780230283565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
hardcover. A new approach to understanding and improving performance and public value This book presents the Public Service Value Model-an innovative, rigorous approach to defining public outcomes and quantifying results-to help readers understand and improve public service delivery. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KJH0000126
- ISBN
- 9780471959458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 5.12
€ 5.12
Patronage systems in public service are reviled as undemocratic and corrupt. Yet patronage was the prevailing method of staffing government for centuries, and in some countries it still is. Grindle considers why patronage has been ubiquitous in history and explores the processes through which it is replaced by merit-based civil service systems. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 charts, 1 graph, 8 tables. BIC Classification: JPH; JPL; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674065703
- ISBN
- 9780674065703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.97€ 52.81
€ 56.97
€ 52.81
hardcover. Drawing on political and social philosophy, this title argues that there is a fundamental philosophical conflict over the role of reason in society between writers in public administration and the designers of the American Constitution. It provides fresh insights for those who are interested in the role of public administration in the US. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405817
- ISBN
- 9780878405817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.85
€ 213.85
Hardback. This collection examines the leadership training of public administration in 19 countries and provides information on where, what, and how the training occurs as well as the up-to-date cultural, political, economic background for each. Factors affecting perceived importance, quality and robustness of top civil servant training are examined. Editor(s): Van Wart, Montgomery; Hondeghem, Annie; Schwella, Erwin; Nice, Vivien E. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 24. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137454126
- ISBN
- 9781137454126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.20
€ 68.20
Hardcover. This book focuses on the everyday life of ministers and senior public servants in different countries, describing the world through their eyes. It explores how their beliefs, practices and traditions create meaning in politics and public policy making. It provides unique data on life of politicians and practical advice on how to conduct fieldwork. Editor(s): Rhodes, R. A. W.; Hart, Paul 't; Noordegraaf, Mirko. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JHM; JPP; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008403
- ISBN
- 9780230008403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90
Hardcover. Drawn from the results of five seminars this unique book looks at the four areas of: public sector reform; essential features for public leaders; public leadership in action; and the outline of a public leadership approach for the future. It seeks to give public leadership a firm foothold within the study of leadership in general. Editor(s): Brookes, Stephen; Grint, Keith. Num Pages: 384 pages, 39, 19 tables, 21 figures. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224179
- ISBN
- 9780230224179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.88
€ 161.88
Hardcover. This book examines the impact of public sector reforms and reorganisations on the experiences of the UK public sector's six million workers and those employed in the private sector but providing public services. Chapters bring long-standing topics up-to-date, such as worker representation and reward. Editor(s): Corby, Susan; Symon, Graham. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNV; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278639
- ISBN
- 9780230278639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardcover. This comparative study focuses on the changing relations between civil servants and politicians in the European Union in the last two decades. As well as national case studies this book also looks into politico-administrative relations in supranational institutions such as the European Commission and the European Parliament. Editor(s): Neuhold, Christine; Vanhoonacker, Sophie; Verhey, Luc. Series: Public Sector Organizations. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPP; JPSN2; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304833
- ISBN
- 9780230304833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Paperback. Combining practical experience with academic analysis this book explores the social and organizational dynamics of performance indicators. It moves beyond the technicalities of measurement and indicators and looks at how performance information is changing the public sector. Editor(s): Dooren, Wouter van; Van de Walle, Steven. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230309128
- ISBN
- 9780230309128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.25
€ 138.25
Hardcover. This work examines significant initiatives targeted towards the restructuring of public sector employment relations in countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. They focus on national and local governments, and health, education and social services. Editor(s): Dell'Aringa, Carlo; Rocca, Giuseppe Della; Keller, Berndt. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTN; KCF; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333921623
- ISBN
- 9780333921623
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473925182
- ISBN
- 9781473925182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 50.95
€ 50.99
€ 50.95