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The Public Administration Workbook

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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The Public Administration Workbook

By: Dennis L. Dresang

Public administration is a craft that demands real-world application of concepts and theories often learned in a classroom. Yet many students find it difficult to make the leap from theory to practice completely unaided. The Public Administration Workbook, 8e is specifically designed with the theoretically-grounded, practice-minded student in mind. It reviews scholarship in political science, law, industrial psychology, and the sociology of organizations and then allows students to see how these intellectual fields inform the analytical and managerial tasks that comprise public administration. Where standard public administration textbooks examine the nature of public agencies and explain how bureaucracies relate to other institutions, this workbook promotes a more effective way of learning—by doing—and more directly prepares those who will pursue careers in public agencies. Each chapter begins with a discussion of relevant concepts and scholarship before moving into a hands-on exercise analyzing core analytical and management challenges. This edition includes an all-new exercise on contract negotiation, many international examples interwoven throughout the book, and a fully updated HRM section to reflect alternative ranking and compensation systems. Each chapter is further supported by a detailed Instructor’s Manual written by the author to guide instructors on solutions, explanations, and ideas for using or modifying the exercises to fit a variety of course needs, as well as downloadable datasets and exercises, providing students with a unique opportunity to apply and test classroom concepts outside of the job.

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1134816154

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Patrick J. Lucey

A Lasting Legacy

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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Patrick J. Lucey

A Lasting Legacy

By: Dennis L. Dresang

As Wisconsin governor from 1971 to 1977, Patrick J. Lucey pursued an ambitious progressive agenda, tempered by the concerns of a fiscal conservative and a pragmatic realist. He was known for bridging partisan divides, building coalitions, and keeping politics civil. His legacy, which included merging Wisconsin’s universities into one system and equalizing the funding formula for public schools, continues to impact Wisconsin residents and communities. Preceding his service as governor, Lucey played a key role in rebuilding the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, returning a state that had been dominated by Republicans to a more moderate two-party system. As party chairman, he built coalitions between World War II veterans, remnants of the defunct Progressive Party, urban socialists, and activists in rural communities throughout the state. Through exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to archival materials, Dennis L. Dresang shares the story of this pivotal figure in Wisconsin history, from his small-town rural roots to his wide-ranging influence.

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Wisconsin Historical Society

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087020937X

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The Public Administration Workbook

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations

By: Dennis Dresang

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Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations

By: Dennis Dresang

Includes coverage of issues relating to every level of government (federal, state, and local agencies) as well as in nonprofit organizations Examines the latest management theories (such as employee engagement and motivation) and current issues including disability and LGBT inclusivity, privatization, merit systems, and family and medical leave The discussion is rooted in public policy issues, providing students with a better understanding of the actors involved and the broader context of personnel administration The focus on the human resource issues is important to the work of all managers--not just personnel specialists Abundant pedagogical tools, including learning objectives, summaries, and discussion questions, guide student understanding and foster critical thinking Exercises and case studies throughout the book can be assigned for individual or group work, helping students apply public personnel management concepts to real world situations.

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Taylor & Francis

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1134816502

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9781134816507

Public Administration Workbook, The, CourseSmart eTextbook

By: Dennis Dresang

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Public Administration Workbook, The, CourseSmart eTextbook

By: Dennis Dresang

This book is designed such that it allows students to learn what public administration is by using the basic tools of the trade. The exercises in this book are compiled so that they can be done by students in small groups in class or individually, as out-of-class assignments.

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1317342976

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Patrick J. Lucey

A Lasting Legacy

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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A Lasting Legacy

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Wisconsin Historical Society

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American Government in a Changed World

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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American Government in a Changed World

By: Dennis L. Dresang

American Government in a Changed World' is a compendium of original essays that analyze how the events of September 11, 2001, have impacted various aspects of our political system. It is written by Longman's roster of American government authors and organized for use in an American government course.

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Longman Publishing Group

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0321116224

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9780321116222

Politics and Policy in American States and Communities

By: Dennis L. Dresang,James J. Gosling

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Politics and Policy in American States and Communities

By: Dennis L. Dresang,James J. Gosling

Updated in its 8th edition, Politics and Policy in States & Communities distinguishes itself through its highly accessible writing style, inclusion of unique topics such as tribal governments, extensive discussion of intergovernmental relations, and its focus on the relationship between government and the governed--how individuals are affected by government decisions and how individuals influence public policy ("face-to-face" approach). The "face-to-face" approach to the study of state and local governments personalizes the material, connects government to readers' lives, and makes the material more meaningful and relevant to the reader.

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Pearson College Division

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0205895492

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American Government in a Changed World

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations

By: Dennis L. Dresang

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Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations

By: Dennis L. Dresang

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself—including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography. The latest edition of this highly praised book retains the characteristics that have made it a success: an accessible writing style, and an abundance of practical exercises and real life case studies. With an increased inclusion of research findings, this updated text continues to elucidate policy issues and professional practice in personnel administration at every level of government-state, local, and federal. For those interested in public personnel management and human resource administration.

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020567769X

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Dennis Hopper

Interviews

By: Dennis Hopper

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Dennis Hopper

Interviews

By: Dennis Hopper

Collected interviews spanning from 1957 to 2009 with the popular bad-boy actor and rebel director of Easy Rider

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1617036560

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It is Time to Clean the Basement Again

By: Dennis J. DeWitt

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It is Time to Clean the Basement Again

By: Dennis J. DeWitt

This book tells stories. It encourages us to look back and tell our own stories for the benefit of future generations

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Lulu.com

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1257712160

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9781257712168

Your Friend and Mine, Andy Devine (Hardback)

By: Dennis Devine

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Your Friend and Mine, Andy Devine (Hardback)

By: Dennis Devine

This is the HARDBACK version. Everyone loved Andy Devine, who starred on radio, television, films, and the New York stage. Just look at his credits in the back of this book and you will be amazed. Devine was discovered by accident, then struggled for many years. But success would be his, and he would appear in some of the greatest films ever made. Andy Devine would be married to the same woman for forty-three years and they would live on a farm just outside Hollywood. They raised two sons who would graduate from college and be successful in their own right. In this book you will meet many Hollywood characters who were clever, funny and unpredictable. You will experience both the golden age of film and radio plus the early years of television. You will be involved with the deal makers and the deal breakers. Our author, Dennis Devine, is a dramatic and compelling story teller who will capture the reader. Just try to put it down! "Making friends was what Andy Devine was all about," writes his son Dennis Devine in his loving, respectful memoir of his beloved father. Dennis is a good storyteller (perhaps an inherited trait?) as he relates he and his father's evolving relationship. - Western Clippings

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1593937032

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Public Administration Workbook, The, CourseSmart eTextbook

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Politics and Policy in American States and Communities

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It is Time to Clean the Basement Again

It is Time to Clean the Basement Again

Your Friend and Mine, Andy Devine (Hardback)

Your Friend and Mine, Andy Devine (Hardback)

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