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The Importance of Cultural Competence in Public Administration
The advancement of culturally competent practices in public administration is growing ever more important. The U.S. Census reports that of an estimated 316 million residents living in the United States,…
Modern Public Finance and Public Trust
Modern democracies face a lack of citizen interest. While low participation in elections or failed referendums due to insufficient participation can be highlighted as proof of this trend, we still…
Working in the 21st Century
L. Frank Baum’s children’s book metaphorically depicts how the colorized rules of the Wonderful World of Oz seem incongruous, yet analogous, to the black and white world of Auntie Em.…
Toward A Comparative Public Administration: The Brazilian Experience
The current breakthroughs in information and communication technologies have created tremendous opportunities for sharing information on a global scale. This increasingly comparative focus has prompted Brazilian public administration scholars and…
The 21st Century Worker: Gender Equity and Public Policy
One word that comes to mind when discussing gender equity, public policy and the modern worker: globalization. Globalization has increased access to economic opportunities and promoted egalitarian attitudes. However, more…
Managing the 21st Century Workforce
People are living and working longer, which has led to a new reality — the multi-generation workforce. Generational differences can impact everything from talent acquisition, to team building, to organizational…
Boomers, GenXers and Millennials: How Are They Different and Does It Matter?
Inter-generational differences in work values have become fashionable among HR management professionals and consultants. The theory is that each generation shares particular life experiences that subsequently affect their values and…
The 21st Century Worker
The employment paradigm has significantly evolved over the past few decades. The constant improvements in technology have provided employers and employees with a variety of ways to work in the…
The 21st Century Public Servant
On Friday, June 12, 2015, Excelsior College new School of Public Service will host a luncheon and panel discussion on the requisite skills, qualities and roles of current and future…
Managing a Regional Network
Metropolitans, counties and regions are combining resources to improve public safety communications systems. Public safety communications has evolved from individualized systems to consolidated systems, often merging of two or more…
George Mason University Hosts NECoPA ’15
Join scholars, practitioners, and students from across the Northeast at the 2015 NECoPA conference, taking place at The George Mason University in Alexandria, Virginia. The conference theme, “Challenges of Governance in…