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Economic Survival Of America'S Isolated Small Towns

by Gerald L. Gordon

111,29€ + 10% CARD

 The economic history of the recent decade has been volatile at best, and devastating at its worst. The effects have tended to be most severe in the small, isolated towns of America. The Economic Survival of America's Isolated Small Towns presents a detailed discussion of the economic challenges facing these small towns, looking at why some have survived, while others have not. Through 51 case studies, this book gives a voice to the real, living realities and administrative strategies of small-town America. The Economic Survival of America's Isolated Small Towns focuses on towns that have fewer than 10,000 residents and are further than 50 miles from another larger city. Based on interviews with the leaders of 51 small towns, the author shows how to plan and implement economic growth strategies, equally applicable to those communities that are trying to retain their strength as to those that are trying to rebuild following a downturn. The case studies convey, from one town leader to the other, which actions fail and which succeed.Following the case studies, the author presents concluding thoughts, looking at topics such as: Relevance of lessons learned in micropolitan cities (population 10,00050,000) to small, isolated towns Impact of enabling technologies on small-town survival Advantages to employers in small, isolated towns Feasibility for small towns to build the required facilities and infrastructure that might attract potential employers Whether it is beneficial for the US to prop up struggling small towns artificially The Economic Survival of America's Isolated Small Towns presents basic lessons learned by these small-town leaders that can benefit leaders in other towns as they confront similar issues and situations. Those charged with establishing public policya "either at the federal or state levelsa "should find the conclusions valuable as they plan for the next generation of public economic policies.
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Politics Of Preference - India, United States, And South Africa

by Krishna K. Tummala Ph.D

105,99€ + 10% CARD

 Minorities, based on whatever criteriaa "linguistic, religious, ethnic, tribal, racial, or otherwisea "share a distinctive contextual and social experience. Their representation in public service is important, especially when there have been public policies which have historically discriminated against them. Politics of Preference: India, United States, and South Africa discusses the importance of offsetting past discrimination in an attempt at bringing all citizens in as active participants of their representative bureaucracies. The author, a distinguished public administration comparativist, brings together the uniquely large and complex cases of United States, India, and South Africa.In a penetrating analysis of the use of preference in the public sector, the book examines three profoundly different countriesa "India, the United States, and South Africa a " as they handle the challenge of integrating several different minorities into public service. The author chose these three countriesa "the most populous, the oldest, and the more nascent, yet each with a history of its own that led to equal employment and other governmental policies. While there is a sprinkling of literature that examines this issue from a comparative perspective, no one seems to have studied these three diverse nations and explored not only their differences but their similarities. The author of this book takes the view that it is not enough to study the environment but also explicate the context for a public policy. He provides a comprehensive study that does just that.
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Reinventing Local And Regional Economies

by Gerald L. Gordon

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 Timely in its nature, this reference considers the lessons learned in 'The Formula for Economic Growth on Main Street America' and examines how those lessons were applied across major markets throughout the United States.
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Digital Divides - The New Challenges And Opportunities Of E-Inclusion

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 The rapid development of the information society has accentuated the importance of digital divides, which refer to economic and social inequalities among populations due to differences in access to, use of, or knowledge of information and communication technologies (ICT). This book discusses the current state of digital divides, ranging from global challenges in universal access to new opportunities for greater digital inclusiveness (e-inclusion).The first part of the book illustrates current challenges and provides examples from emerging markets and developed countries alike. It covers digital divides facing a developing country like Ghana and the range of divides in large places like Australia, China, and Russia. It also discusses digital skill divides in Europe and the digital gender divide, which shows that there are more men online than women.The second part of the book focuses on e-inclusion and describes recent efforts to bridge digital divides through a number of initiatives. It explores the inclusion programs in Singapore, the efforts in India to leverage mobile devices, and how a UK nongovernmental organization attempts to bridge existing gaps there. It also assesses programs in several countries that provide computers to youth. The book concludes with a view toward the future, including challenges in determining outcomes in ICT for development (ICT4D) and anticipated new divides. It introduces the cyber dependency matrix to illustrate where countries are in their journey toward an information society and what happens as they reach higher levels. Emerging concerns include a global information divide, courtesy of cyber security and data policies.
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Common Ground, Common Future - Moral Agency In Public Administration, Professions, And Citizenship

by Charles Garofalo e Dean Geuras

206,69€ + 10% CARD

 Examines the public and private roles of the citizen as a moral agent. This work explains that public administration is a moral enterprise that serves the values that society considers significant, and that this moral nature makes public administration a prototype for other professions to emulate, a model of moral governance in American society.
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Ethnic Interest Groups And U.S. Foreign Policy - The Albanian-American Movements

by Fron Nahzi

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 This book offers a front-row seat to the evolution of Albanian American political activism, uncovering the strategies, movements, and relationships that helped shape U.S. foreign policy.
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Labor Relations In The Public Sector

by Patrice M. Mareschal e Richard C. Kearney

~~99,36€~~ 89,42€ 10% OFF

 Labor Relations in the Public Sector, Sixth Edition has been completely revised to explore the most recent trends in membership figures, new legislation, court decisions, executive orders, and new politics as they influence bargaining rights.
Labor Relations In The Public Sector

by Patrice M. (Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, Usa) Mareschal e Richard C. (North Carolina State University, Raleigh, Usa) Kearney

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 Labor Relations in the Public Sector, Sixth Edition has been completely revised to explore the most recent trends in membership figures, new legislation, court decisions, executive orders, and new politics as they influence bargaining rights.
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Handbook Of Comparative And Development Public Administration

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 Covers diverse issues, aspects, and features of public administration and policy around the world. This book focuses on bureaucracy and bureaucratic politics in developing and industrialized countries. It emphasizes administrative performance and policy implementation, as well as political system maintenance and regime enhancement.
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Handbook Of Public Quality Management

by Peter M. Leitner e Ronald J. Stupak

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 Exploring a variety of methods for improving the economic performance of organizations, this text covers macro- and micro-perspectives while considering strategic planning, systematic process analysis, leadership studies, group dynamics, and human motivation theories. It responds to the mandate for high performance and increased productivity.
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Handbook Of Organizational Behavior, Revised And Expanded

by Robert T. Golembiewski

72,86€ + 10% CARD

 Building upon the strengths of the first edition while continuing to extend the influence and reach of organizational behavior (OB), the Second Edition of this groundbreaking reference/ text analyzes OB from a business marketing perspective.
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Handbook Of Public Management Practice And Reform

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 Outlining the origins, motivations, strategies, implementations, and effectiveness of reform policies and programs, this book examines changes and challenges in major areas of public administration, including budgeting, finance, human resources, and organizational management.
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Public Productivity Handbook

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 Defines the role of leadership, dimensions of employee commitment, and multiple employee-organization based relationships for effective internal and external connections. This work provides guidance on correct utilization of human resources that ensure improvements in productivity and performance.
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Handbook Of Organizational Consultation, Second Editon

by Robert Golembiewski

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 Addresses various aspects of organizational consulting, including normative, empirical and political topics - and offers a broad view of consultation diagnoses, problem centers, and interventions. This source of information and guidance on the consultancy enterprise is suitable for both consulting practitioners and their clients.
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Handbook Of State Government Administration

by John J. Gargan

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 Devised to meet the ongoing challenge of identifying the skills and knowledge necessary for expanding the governing capacity of state and local authorities, this book discusses the fiscal consequences of "get tough" approaches to crime and presents more effective and less expensive policy options.
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Handbook Of Governmental Accounting

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 Offers a discussion of the growth of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), providing a historical perspective which highlights the greater levels of accountability in government finance. This book covers governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
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Handbook Of Organization Theory And Management - The Philosophical Approach, Second Edition

by A.B. Lorenzoni e Forrest Clark

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 Few subjects are more influenced by philosophy than the form of governance that guides and administers public affairs, yet much of the literature about public administration remains silent about this connection. This book discusses many of the most important philosophies and movements that have influenced contemporary public administration.
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Public Financial Management

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 Covers the five major pillars of public financial management: context, public finance, retirement systems, performance measurement and budgeting and international perspectives. This volume promotes linkages between resource allocation and 'value-adds' for citizens and stakeholders, driving innovations in operations and transparency in reporting.
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Homeland Security Handbook

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 Addresses concerns in border and transportation security, emergency preparedness and response, science and technology, information analysis, and infrastructure protection. This book reviews both specific threats as well as the global threat of terrorism.
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Public Administration And Policy In The Caribbean

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 The Caribbean is at a crucial phase in its development. Global and local pressures have seen the region losing its competitiveness, while it remains at risk of losing out on development gains made in the last few decades. These pressures are demanding improvements in the way government operates, particularly in its policy-making and administrative
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Handbook Of Transportation Policy And Administration

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 Emphasizing the challenges created by technological change, the threat of terrorism, and the globalization of the world economy, this handbook explores the continuing development of transportation systems in the US and other nations and discusses how decisions on transportation contribute to a broad range of political, social, and economic goals.
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Handbook Of Technology Management In Public Administration

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 Using a compilation of articles on various topics relating to technology management, this work addresses the management, implementation and integration of technology across a variety of disciplines. It raises questions about the productivity, violence, and intrusions of technology into the personal and social environments as we move forward.
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Handbook Of Juvenile Justice - Theory And Practice

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 Presents an overview of the juvenile justice system and policy implications. This book offers a representation of theoretical, research, policy, and legal related materials associated with the juvenile justice system. It presents both historical and modern accounts of issues pertaining to juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice and juvenile law.
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Handbook Of Development Policy Studies

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 Examines theories, policies, and sectoral priorities and various social, economic, and administrative factors that impact worldwide modernization and development. This book emphasizes the fact that communities must evaluate continuously and adjust their program activities in order to achieve a genuine mode of development.
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