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Civil service & public sector

Paperback. This book explains why, when, and how political actors create administrative agencies in such a way as to insulate them from political control, particularly presidential control. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; JPQ; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 381.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804745901
ISBN
9780804745901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. Offers the tools, techniques and methods needed to clarify difficult or problematic ethical situations and to determine the best course of action. This book introduces established ethical theories and, using real-life and hypothetical examples, develops a unified ethical approach that can be applied to everyday situations. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: JPP; KJG; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 664.
Publisher
Management Concepts, Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781567262957
ISBN
9781567262957
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.89
€ 45.32

Paperback. In the UK's climate of budget cuts and policy changes, local government officials need to be aware of best practice in both broadcasting their services and responding to crises in their communities. This title offers a detailed analysis of the issues that are unique to this challenging and fast-moving environment. Series: PR in Practice. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJSP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780749466169
ISBN
9780749466169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 42.16

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415738101
ISBN
9780415738101
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.15

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

Hardback. EPUB Editor(s): Dooren, Wouter van; Van de Walle, Steven. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KJM; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230551978
ISBN
9780230551978
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.00

Paperback. A welcome addition to the literature on democracy and civil society. This book demonstrates that new mechanisms being introduced in Western Europe can, and do, offer the potential to strengthen the democratic process. Editor(s): Khan, Usman. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JPQB; JPVH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
UCL Press London
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KRS0003871
ISBN
9781857288421
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A welcome addition to the literature on democracy and civil society. This book demonstrates that new mechanisms being introduced in Western Europe can, and do, offer the potential to strengthen the democratic process. Editor(s): Khan, Usman. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JPQB; JPVH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
UCL Press London
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KMR0003240
ISBN
9781857288421
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A welcome addition to the literature on democracy and civil society. This book demonstrates that new mechanisms being introduced in Western Europe can, and do, offer the potential to strengthen the democratic process. Editor(s): Khan, Usman. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JPQB; JPVH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
UCL Press London
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KMR0002763
ISBN
9781857288421
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A welcome addition to the literature on democracy and civil society. This book demonstrates that new mechanisms being introduced in Western Europe can, and do, offer the potential to strengthen the democratic process. Editor(s): Khan, Usman. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JPQB; JPVH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
UCL Press London
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KMR0002762
ISBN
9781857288421
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardback. Assesses Parliament's response to the formation of "executive agencies" within the Civil Service. It reviews Parliament's mechanisms and considers several case studies (including the benefits and employment agencies), and concludes that there could be greater accountability. Editor(s): Giddings, Philip. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333632017
ISBN
9780333632017
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.34

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

Hardcover. In this work, the contributors examines civil service compensation systems, analyze proposals for reform, and discuss such areas as issues of equity and fairness, merit pay, pay for performance, collective bargaining and labour market influences. Num Pages: 340 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; KCF; KJMV2; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787908263
ISBN
9780787908263
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.11

Hardback. Multifaceted social problems such as safety, social inclusion, poverty, mobility, rural development, city regeneration, or labour market integration require integrated approaches to steering. This book looks at various organisational arrangements and mechanisms, including whole-of-government, collaborative governance, and outcome steering. Editor(s): Van de Walle, Steven; Groeneveld, Sandra. Series Editor(s): Jones, Lawrence R. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 450 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
450
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780521107
ISBN
9781780521107
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 164.24

Hardback. Innovation is embedded into daily routines, public service activities, and interactions with non-state actors, making it difficult to uncover excellent practices, but these chapters illustrate how innovative and entrepreneurial actors can be. Scholars have contributed ample evidence of flourishing innovation and enterprise in this important field. Series Editor(s): McElwee, Gerard. Series: Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: KJH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 238 x 28. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785608216
ISBN
9781785608216
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.24

Paperback. New Perspectives in Policing: Stress, Public Perception' examines the evolving nature of Policing policy, practice and management in an era of ever increasing demands for efficiency, transparency and accountability. The collection assesses the impact of public perception and stress, presenting detailed analyses and new conceptual frameworks. Series: Emerald Gems. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785608858
ISBN
9781785608858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.66

Hardcover. Series: Transforming Government. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPFF; JPL; JPP; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403993809
ISBN
9781403993809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.97

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

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

Hardback. Editor(s): Wood, Geoffrey; Dibben, Pauline; Roper, Ian; James, Philip. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403998590
ISBN
9781403998590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.52

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