Understanding and Managing Public Organizations, 4th Ed

This book offers a thoroughly revised edition of the classic bestseller on managing public organizations. Written by an expert in the field, this revised edition includes new information on developments in Homeland Security management and the government workforce; collaboration and networks; public values; contracting out; performance assessment; diversity management; and innovation and organizational change in the public and contains a newly added instructor's manual with updates on collaboration, networks, diversity management, and more. This book is an effective resource for public management professionals and students.