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The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
Factors Influencing Employment Capacities of Local Governments
Decisions on public employment are crucial for a number of reasons. First, the delivery of local services depends on a sufficiently sized workforce in local governments. What are some core…
Has Motivated Reasoning Changed the Dynamics of Politics and Administration?
There are times where public managers recognize the need for a particular course of action that has minimal political or public support. How do managers overcome the political tendency…
Control Effectiveness: Management’s Role
Testing control effectiveness, in design and in practice is a key management responsibility, and not one to be left to internal audit. As we move towards more risk-based operating models,…
Prioritizing Public Budget Allocations: The Politics Involved in the United States and Egypt
Despite the presence of excellent technical financial advice in all countries, the budgetary decision making process frequently involves a lot of politics. Often, this deviates allocations from citizens’ real priorities.…
Wanted: Male Allies in the #MeToo Era
Legislation requires that government employ a diverse workforce, yet men hold 70 percent of the most powerful and influential roles in government organizations. This, in turn, impacts the opportunities women…
Spend a Dollar, Save More Than a Dollar—Public Health
75 percent of United States health spending goes towards preventable chronic conditions (i.e. obesity and heart disease). But, only 3 cents out of every dollar spent on health care goes…
Policymaking in the Public Right-of-Way: the Last Mile
Many startups start by looking for unexploited advantage. Making money off of the public right-of-way has provided some companies with a very lucrative business model.…
A Lifetime of Classics
Public administration authors are known for their desire to provide clarity in implementation. We should strive to contribute to that legacy. Each time we recognize that policy and program evolution…
Time to Get Serious about the United States National Debt
In its May 13, 2019 report, The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget referred to a May 2019 analysis compiled by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that at current projections,…
The Truth About Tribes and Leadership
The traditional model of a solo superhero leader doesn’t work well in a global society because the leader can’t be in several places at one time. However, when members of…
The Use of Water Trails and Other Outdoor Amenities for Local Revitalization
In many communities that have undergone a significant economic transformation, along with a severe loss of population, there is a need to re-establish a strong public and communal identity. Sustained…
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