"Thinking Government is designed as an introduction to, and critical analysis of, the state of contemporary public-sector management within Canada. The book demonstrates the relevance of government and public-sector management as a means of addressing many issues affecting Canada today and in t...

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Main Author:	Johnson, David 1957- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Peterborough, Ont. Broadview Press 2002
Subjects:	Administration publique (Science) - Canada Fonction publique - Canada Politik Civil service > Canada Public administration > Canada Öffentlicher Sektor Verwaltung Canada - Politique et gouvernement Kanada Canada > Politics and government
Summary:	"Thinking Government is designed as an introduction to, and critical analysis of, the state of contemporary public-sector management within Canada. The book demonstrates the relevance of government and public-sector management as a means of addressing many issues affecting Canada today and in the past, and the author argues that governments and public administration play important and positive roles in the lives of citizens." "The text offers a critical review and assessment of how power is actually exercised in Canadian governments and provides a close overview of how power is concentrated in Ottawa. The book also contains detailed commentary on such matters as financial management and how deficits and debts are being handled. Personnel policy and issues respecting public service recruitment, training, equity policy, labour relations, and the dynamics of public-sector renewal and reform are explored. Critical attention is given to issues of leadership, accountability, and public-sector ethics."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	664 p. ill. : 23 cm
ISBN:	1551113198