ABSTRACT
Focusing on change as a constant factor in the management of any organization, this informative book helps the student and practitioner to develop the skills and knowledge they require to underpin the work of a modern service manager in rapidly-changing public sector organizations - whether publicly owned, privately managed or sub-contracted.
Taking a distinctive approach, emphasizing management and organizational learning as keys to organizational success, this introductory text is solidly practical and is supported by strong pedagogical features including:
- case studies
- review questions
- illustrative vignettes.
This comprehensive text has been specifically designed and developed to meet the needs of students studying public services management at undergraduate, certificate diploma and postgraduate level. It allows the reader to develop transferable skills in thinking and learning as they work through the book and gives greater awareness of the benefits of continuous learning for staff and managers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
First Thoughts
part |2 pages
Role One: Managing Change
part |2 pages
Role Two: Managing Operations and Activities
part |2 pages
Role Three: Managing People
part |2 pages
Role Four: Managing Finance and Resources
part |2 pages
Role Five: Managing Information
part |2 pages
Role Six: Managing Learning and Personal Development
part |2 pages
Final Thoughts