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Public Productivity Handbook, Second Edition,

Author : Marc Holzer

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 762 pages

File Size : 39,72 MB

Release : 2004-02-20

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9780824747213

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Book Description

Anyone hoping to improve teamwork, performance, and budgeting, training, and evaluation programs in their organization should look no further. Completely revised, Public Productivity Handbook, Second Edition defines the role of leadership, dimensions of employee commitment, and multiple employee-organization based relationships for effective internal and external connections. It's coverage of new and systematic management approaches and well-defined measurement systems provides guidance on correct utilization of human resources that ensure improvements in productivity and performance. The authors discuss such topics as citizen-driven government and performance, public sector values and productivity, privatization, and productivity barriers in the public sector.



Managing America's Cities

Author : Roger L. Kemp

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 471 pages

File Size : 39,42 MB

Release : 2014-01-10

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0786458216

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This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.





Performance Budgeting for State and Local Government

Author : Janet M. Kelly

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 44,47 MB

Release : 2014-12-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 131746298X

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Provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for informing budget decisions based on the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. The authors enliven the text with references to their original research and personal experiences with performance measurement, citizen satisfaction surveys, and financial management practices. This edition includes increased coverage of cost accounting procedures and of citizen participation in performance management.





Tools for Decision Making

Author : David N. Ammons

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 367 pages

File Size : 12,93 MB

Release : 2008-10-17

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1483304590

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Known for encouraging step-by-step problem solving and for connecting techniques to real-world scenarios, David Ammons’ Tools for Decision Making covers a wide range of local government practices—from the foundational to the advanced. Brief and readable, each chapter opens with a problem in a hypothetical city and then introduces a tool to address it. Thoroughly updated with new local government examples, the second edition also incorporates chapters devoted to such additional techniques as sampling analysis, sensitivity analysis, financial condition analysis, and forecasting via trend analysis. Numerous tables, figures, exhibits, equations, and worksheets walk readers through the application of tools, and boxed features throughout each chapter present other uses for techniques, helpful online resources, and common errors. A handy guide for students and an invaluable resource and reference for practitioners.