Professionalism and public service essays in honour of Kenneth Kernaghan (University of Toronto Press, 2008)
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Paralleltitel: Professionalism & public service
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-338)
"In Professionalism and Public Service, leading scholars in the field assess the state of public administration in Canada and move the discipline forward on both the professional and the academic level." "The contributors to this volume trace the evolution of public administration institutions, explore issues such as the protection and improvement of the public service, describe recent innovations in the area of service delivery, and assess how these developments have increased the legitimacy of public administration among citizens. The various chapters also study recent advances in teaching methods and examine the importance of ongoing learning and training within the public service, both for students as well as for public administration practitioners." "Written in honour of Kenneth Kernaghan, the groundbreaking scholar who played an important role in public administration in Canada, Professionalism and Public Service highlights some of his lasting contributions to the discipline. It is a history of the recent evolution of an essential part of Canadian governance and a fitting tribute to a distinguished scholar."--Jacket
New public management and new public governance: finding the balance / Peter Aucoin -- The swirling meanings and practices of accountability in Canadian government / Paul G. Thomas -- An ideal model in a practical world: the continuous revisiting of political neutrality and ministerial responsibility / David A. Good -- Fifteen years of privatization: Kenneth Kernaghan as editor of the International Review of Administrative Sciences (1990-2005) / Michael Duggett -- Between ideals and obedience: a practical basis for public service ethics / J.I. Gow -- In Kernaghan's wake: navigating the choppier seas of commitment in public administration / Evert Lindquist -- Inspiring exemplary practices in Canada: Ken Kernaghan's contribution to professionalism, pride, and recognition / Jacques Bourgault and Esther Parent -- E-consultation: technology at the interface between civil society and government / Sandford Borins and David Brown -- The Niagara casinos partnership: game of chance? / Jennifer Berardi -- Citizen-centred service in Canada: from research to results / Brian Marson -- The road to NGO: the transformation of the institute of public administration of Canada, 1985-95 / Patrice Dutil and Michael McConkey -- Is there a gulf between theory and practice in public administration journals? Can it be overcome? / Barbara Wake Carroll -- Case studies and the case study method in Canadian public administration / Carolyn Johns