Public Management and Administration (An Introduction) - Owen E. Hughes

This new edition of a classic text provides a wealth of material on the management andgovernance of the public sector, and explores the great shifts taking place in what is ahotly contested part of society in many regions of the world. Setting out the keytheoretical perspectives on public management, this book will equip you with the keyconcepts and tools that you need to make sense of contemporary public managementfrom different perspectives.Reflecting the latest issues and trends in public management and administration, thisnew edition offers: Examples from a wide range of countries. Increased analysis of the impact of authoritarianism and populism. Coverage of key topics, including strategic management, leadership, performancemanagement, managing services and technology. More inclusion of evidence and evidence-based policy. Additional tables, figures and case study boxes offering the latest research insights.Suitable for use on courses around the world, and for those with no prior knowledge ofthe theory and practice of public management and administration, this fully revised sixthedition is the ideal point of reference for lecturers and students in the field.