Public Administration & Management in South Africa: An Introduction (Paperback)

What is Public Administration? How does Public Management operate? Who are the key role-players? What are the principles, and how are these applied practically in the developmental context of South Africa? Addressing the broad topics that form the foundations of Public Administration and Management in South Africa, this text introduces and critically explores all foundational and functional aspects of the development, theories, principles, concepts, approaches and structure of public administration. Key topic areas are accessed in dedicated chapters to provide a solid grounding in the discipline. Students are orientated in the theoretical foundations of public administration and the practical implementation of public management in developmental South Africa, across local, provincial and national government spheres. Covering the role and function of core aspects of public administration and management, topics addressed include: public decision-making; service delivery and policy implementation; leadership and control; human resources management; public financial management; and ethics in the public sector. An expertly designed pedagogical framework supports and develops important academic skills such as critical thinking, practical application and data interpretation. Presented in a real, applied and visual manner, this engaging text is the essential introduction for all students of BAdmin, BA, BSocSci or BCom degrees in public administration and public management.

General

Imprint:	Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	November 2014
Editors:	Christopher Thornhill • Isioma Ile • Gerda van Dijk
Authors:	Christa de Wet • Lianne Malan • Chisepo Mphaisha • Patrick Sokhela • Michel Tshiyoyo • Purshottama S. Reddy • Jay Govender
Dimensions:	240 x 169 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	435
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-904573-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Social & Politics Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Management Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Political Studies Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Social Studies Books > Local Author Showcase > Business
LSN:	0-19-904573-9
Barcode:	9780199045730

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