Author: Dr. Evan M. Berman

Public Administration in Southeast Asia: (Hardback - 15 Nov 2009)

Public Administration in Southeast Asia:
While public administration practice and education has become considerably professionalized in the last decade, existing knowledge on public administration in Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong is fragmented at best, and devoid of a useful reference. Sufficiently in-depth and well-rounded, this handbook fills a critical need by bringing together leading scholars in the field. Focusing on recent...

By (author) Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9781420064766 ; ISBN-10: 1420064762

Price: £44.99 £41.49 Not Available

Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Second Edition (Hardback - 3 Nov 2009)

Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Second Edition
Traditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, this text discusses the nature of terrorism and the materials used by terrorists. It describes how intelligence professionals and law enforcement personnel can detect...

Edited by Tushar K. Ghosh; Mark A. Prelas; Dabir S. Viswanath; Sudarshan K. Loyalka; Series edited by Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9781420071818 ; ISBN-10: 1420071815

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Organizational Assessment and Improvement in the Public Sector (Hardback - 13 Oct 2009)

Organizational Assessment and Improvement in the Public Sector
In order to implement an integrated cycle of assessment, planning, and improvement, government agencies need a framework for organizational assessment that speaks to their unique needs. This book provides those who manage or work in government with an understanding of and a methodology for assessment. The book introduces the assessment concept and its significance in public organizations. It then focuses on...

By (author) Kathleen M. Immordino; Series edited by Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9781420084207 ; ISBN-10: 1420084208

Price: £38.99 £33.46 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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The Formula for Economic Growth on Main Street America (Hardback - 28 Jul 2009)

The Formula for Economic Growth on Main Street America
Especially relevant to current economic conditions, this work examines the growth and decline of communities, identifying the key components of sustained economic growth as well as policies, actions, and inactions that can lead to the demise of a local economic base. Derived from the author’s experience as president of one of America’s foremost economic development agencies, the book shows how gap...

By (author) Gerald L. Gordon; Series edited by Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9781420093896 ; ISBN-10: 1420093894

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Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems (Hardback - 21 Jul 2009)

Human Resource Management in Public Service
The Third Edition of this award-winning text helps readers develop key skills for success while also reminding them of the complex puzzles and paradoxes of management in the public sector. It provides thoroughly updated and enhanced coverage with additional practical tools for managers and student job seekers, more international examples, more examples from hospitals and social services, and new sections on...

Edited by Dr. Evan M. Berman; James S. Bowman; Jonathan P. West; Montgomery R. Van Wart

ISBN-13: 9781412967433 ; ISBN-10: 1412967430

Price: £55.00 £44.00 UK delivery 2 to 3 days

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Handbook of Governmental Accounting (Hardback - 19 Dec 2008)

Handbook of Governmental Accounting
Drawing on the expertise of a distinguished group of contributors, this handbook demystifies governmental accounting, introducing readers to the growing complexity of the subject. It begins with 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. It covers governmental funds,...

Edited by Frederic Bogui; Series edited by Jack Rabin; Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9781574447583 ; ISBN-10: 1574447580

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Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies (Hardback - 27 Oct 2008)

Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies
Offering a much-needed guide for state and local government agencies similar to the Federal Acquisitions Regulations Guide, this book serves as an authoritative source on contracting for services. In addition to best practices documents, techniques, and tools, the text offers strategies to make use of information technology and the Internet. It discusses the entire contracting cycle, from advanced contract planning,...

By (author) William Sims Curry; Series edited by Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9781420078329 ; ISBN-10: 1420078321

Price: £46.99 £39.80 UK delivery 2 to 4 days

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Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems (Hardback - 3 Aug 2005)

Human Resource Management in Public Service
Effective human resource management is a critical function in today's public workplace, and the authors have written a book that helps readers develop key skills for success while also reminding them of the complex puzzles and paradoxes of management in the public sector. The Second Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect changes in practice, policy, law and scholarship and has been carefully...

By (author) Dr. Evan M. Berman; James S. Bowman; Jonathan P. West; Dr. Montgomery R. Van Wart

ISBN-13: 9781412904216 ; ISBN-10: 1412904218

Price: £60.00 £47.50 Not Available

Productivity in Public and Non Profit Organizations: Strategies and Techniques (Hardback - 24 Apr 1998)

Productivity in Public and Non Profit Organizations
This book provides an overview and assessment of state-of-the-art strategies for performance and productivity in public and non-profit organizations. It is research-based and draws on real cases. Topics include: rationales for productivity and performance improvement; evolution of productivity improvement; strategies for implementing improvement; analytical tools; strategic planning; organizational information...

By (author) Dr. Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9780761910305 ; ISBN-10: 0761910301

Price: £71.00 £55.70 UK delivery 2 to 3 days

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Productivity in Public and Non Profit Organizations: Strategies and Techniques (Paperback / softback - 16 Apr 1998)

Productivity in Public and Non Profit Organizations
This book provides an overview and assessment of state-of-the-art strategies for performance and productivity in public and non-profit organizations. It is research-based and draws on real cases. Topics include: rationales for productivity and performance improvement; evolution of productivity improvement; strategies for implementing improvement; analytical tools; strategic planning; organizational information...

By (author) Dr. Evan M. Berman

ISBN-13: 9780761910312 ; ISBN-10: 076191031X

Price: £31.43 UK delivery 4 to 7 days

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