Schiavo-Campo S., McFerson H.M. Public Management in Global Perspective

M.E. Sharpe, Inc., New York, 2008. – 536 p. – ISBN-13: 978-0765617262.In the book, the authors, who have a wide range of experience in international affairs, address both the commonalities and diversity of administrative practice around the world, including a succinct but thorough overview of public administration in the United States. It combines solid conceptual foundations with strong coverage of nuts-and-bolts "how to" topics, such as personnel management, procurement, and budgeting, and covers both developed countries and developing and transitional economies. The book's chapters are organized into four major sections: government functions and organization; management of government activity; interaction between government and citizens; and prospects of administrative reform. Plentiful illustrations and examples throughout the book, and "What to Expect" sections and discussion questions in each chapter, make this an ideal text for any PA course that takes a global perspective.