Abstract

Complex management issues in the public sector can not be adequately addressed with limited, short-term fixes - strategic, well-conceived approaches are crucial to meet you organization's long-term needs. Filled with expert advice and real-world examples, "Strategic Public Management: Best Practices from Government and Nonprofit Organizations" presents the solutions that today's public administrators are putting into practice. Here nineteen contributors representing various levels of government, nonprofit organizations and the academic world offer guidance, direction and real-life solutions. It covers topics that include program operations, risk management, IT solutions, human capital issues, acquisition hurdles and performance parameters.