The book surveys crucial theories and practices and academic research in the field of public administration and Organizational theory. It outlines ground breaking findings and arising from quality research works from the past to the present-especially focused on articles that are both timely and contextual. Each chapter opens with a theme, explains its relevance within the context and presents a critical annotated bibliography of the articles under the theme and provides a thematic conclusion of the chapter. This book will be a valuable resource for teachers, researchers and students in the field of public administration. …mehr
The book surveys crucial theories and practices and academic research in the field of public administration and Organizational theory. It outlines ground breaking findings and arising from quality research works from the past to the present-especially focused on articles that are both timely and contextual. Each chapter opens with a theme, explains its relevance within the context and presents a critical annotated bibliography of the articles under the theme and provides a thematic conclusion of the chapter.
This book will be a valuable resource for teachers, researchers and students in the field of public administration.
Tulasi Acharya is an Assistant Professor of Professional Writing and Public Administration at South Georgia State College, USA. Kay Traille is an associate professor of History Education and History at Kennesaw State University.
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1. Group Dynamics: Diversity, Teams vs. Groups, Types of Groups/Teams 2. Intergroup Relations 3. Culture: 4. Conflict 5. Leadership 6. Expectancy Theory: Motivation, Pay, Incentives, Retention 7. Job Satisfaction: Quality of Work Life 8. Burnout/Emotional Exhaustion & Stress 9. Work Design: Realistic Job Previews & Retention 10. Emotions: Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Labor, Showing Emotions at Work 11. Groupthink 12. Equifinality 13. Organizational Change 14. Organizational Traps 15. Organization Diagnosis 16. Organization Learning 17. Miscellaneous: Public Administration and Policy 18. Critical theory/Critical thinking in PA and Organization References