This volume contains all the vital resources needed for effective management in government. The readings collected in this book trace the history and nature of public management, examine the role of computers, and discuss privatization. Chapters on management practices cover effective decision-making, proper planning, budgeting, productivity, and human resources. The final section provides a glimpse of what the future may hold for public management. This book should prove useful to students in management and policy courses, and to professionals in the field.
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