Public Administration in America

Michael E. Milakovich is a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. A life member of the American Society for Public Administration, he serves as an expert witness, advises public and nonprofit organizations on policy analysis and quality improvement, and consults with various agencies domestically and abroad. Dr. Milakovich is a widely published author of journal articles and books on a variety of subjects in digital governance, digital learning, political science and public administration. George J. Gordon is a professor emeritus of political science at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. He is a member of the American Society for Public Administration and author of numerous conference papers and journal articles on federalism and intergovernmental relations. Active in political and civic affairs, Dr. Gordon was a section head for the annual Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association, a longtime member of the McLean County (Illinois) Board and a presidential elector in 1992.

• Preface.Part I: THE NATURE, CONTEXT, AND STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA.1. Approaching the Study of Public Administration.2. Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power.3. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations.Part II: MANAGING AND LEADING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS.4. Organizational Theory.5. Decision Making in Administration.6. Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership.Part III: THE CORE FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT.7. Human Resources Administration and Development.8. Government Budgeting.9. Public Policy and Implementation.10. Government Regulation and Administrative Law.Part IV: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN A TURBULENT FUTURE: RESULTS AND RESPONSIVENESS IN A CHANGING WORLD.11. Improving Performance Management in Government and the Public Sector.12. Conclusion: Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change.Appendix: Professional Associations for Information and Job Opportunities and Public Administration Journals for Research.Glossary.Index.