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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.
The Militarization of Local Law Enforcement
The concept of “militarization of law enforcement” has been a hot topic for debate over the past few years. There are many examples of law enforcement using military style equipment…
Dahl, Trade-offs and the Challenge of Democratic Structures
The work of Robert Alan Dahl offered important insights into the nature of democracy and its application to the governance of localities. He posited a framework of representative democracy, where…
Promoting Health at Work in a Changing World
The ultimate paradox for public managers today is the inability to forecast the future, yet remain healthy and safe in their work and home environments. In order to deal effectively…
The Overwhelmed Employee: The HR Challenge
For many public sector employees, the human resources department is viewed as the place where benefits are processed, orientation sessions are conducted and staffing levels are maintained. However, HR managers…
A City Manager Turned Emergency Manager
Shea Christilaw is an experienced former city manager who has worked on emergency management issues. Now, she works for the Federal Emergency Management Agency helping partners plan for and conduct…
The Militarization of Law Enforcement
When Michael Brown was shot and killed in August 2014, it ignited a firestorm of controversy concerning the handling of African-American citizens by law enforcement. Protests erupted throughout Ferguson, Missouri,…
Invitation to 2015 CIMPAD – ZSPA International Conference
The Consortium for International Management, Policy, Administration and Development (CIMPAD), in partnership with the Zambian Society for Public Administration (ZSPA), will host its 10th International Conference from June 23 – June…
Annual Tech Conference Focuses on Innovation for Public Service
ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG) will host its Annual Tech Innovation in Government Conference on April 18, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Omaha. ASPA members can attend for…
Where Are the Female Law Enforcement Officers?
When you think of female police officers, a plethora of opinions may come to mind. But the research and data make something very clear: there are not enough. Data from…
Women of ISIS: The Al-Khanssaa Brigade
ISIS is a Sunni Jihadist terror network with over 31 affiliated groups across the globe. These groups are responsible for the murder of hundreds of thousands of people and the…
Damaging Effects of Micromanagement
Micromanagement has a negative connotation and is often detrimental to employee engagement and morale. It can be similar to bullying in the level of control and influence over the members…