Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations [Paperback]

Robert B. Denhardt (Author), Janet V. Denhardt (Author), Maria P. Aristigueta (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0761924744 | ISBN-13: 978-0761924746 | Edition: 1

Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations is the first core textbook specifically written for the management and organizational behavior course taught in undergraduate and graduate programs in public administration, particularly in Masters in Public Administration (MPA) programs. Designed to help students develop the skills and understanding they need in order to become effective and responsible public managers, the book covers all of the essential topics in management and organizational behavior from the perspective of public and non-profit management.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is a valuable addition t o the literature on public administration and management. It will serve as an excellent text for both current and aspiring public servants. It provides a creative interweaving of the theoretical and practical dimensions of public sector organizational behavior. Especially notable is the combination of succinct summaries of theoretical material with cases, simulations and other techniques that will make organizational behavior come alive in the classroom."

(Kenneth Kernaghan International Review of Administrative Sciences )

"This book offers a thorough summarization of organizational behavior, including almost all major topics in the field… the book rises above other textbook choices by its unique potential for helping the readers overcome the knowledge-doing gap through constant self-reflection and practice"

(PAQ Winter 2002 )

About the Author

Maria P. Aristigueta is Professor and Director of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, and Policy Scientist in the Institute of Public Administration at the University of Delaware. Her teaching and research interests are primarily in the areas of public sector management and include performance measurement, strategic planning, civil society, and organizational behavior. She is the author of Managing for Results in State Government, co-author of Managing Behavior in Public and Non-Profit Organizations, and co-editor of the International Handbook of Practice-Based Performance Management.


Robert B. Denhardt is Lincoln Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Director of the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University, and Visiting Scholar at the University of Delaware. Dr. Denhardt is a Past President of the American Society for Public Administration and a member of the National Academy of Public Administration. Dr. Denhardt has published eighteen books, including The Dance of Leadership, The New Public Service, Managing Human Behavior in Public and Non-Profit Organizations, Theories of Public Organization, Public Administration: An Action Orientation, In the Shadow of Organization, The Pursuit of Significance, Executive Leadership in the Public Service, The Revitalization of the Public Service, and Pollution and Public Policy.

Janet V. Denhardt is Professor of Public Administration in the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. Her teaching and research interests focus on organization theory, organizational behavior, and leadership. Her most recent book, The Dance of Leadership, was preceded by The New Public Service, Managing Human Behavior in Public and Non-Profit Organizations and Street-Level Leadership: Discretion and Legitimacy in Front-Line Public Service. Prior to joining the faculty at Arizona State, Dr. Denhardt taught at Eastern Washington University and served in a variety of administrative and consulting positions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 1 edition (August 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761924744
• ISBN-13: 978-0761924746
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,042,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Focus on personal management strengths, May 9, 2007

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Richard F. Huff (Chester, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (Hardcover)

A novel approach to teaching management in the public and non-profit sectors. It follows the adage of "know thyself" in terms of getting work accomplished through others. Contains a number personal evaluations for application to the complex and difficult area of management. Nice addition to bringing to the classroom a practical approach to individual management preferences through personal discovery. Using this in an advanced human resource management class in a master's in public administration program. Less boring than a tradition textbook and useful for a practical approach to management and administration.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book for Public Management, September 21, 2011

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The book was brand new and in great condition. I was really happy that it got here in only a few days because I take 8 weeks classes and ordered the book the first week. No complaints and happy with the fast shipping. It was in perfect condition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Book was for class, December 26, 2010

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I read it and forgot what I read. My typical graduate school experience. However, I remember liking what I read, and saying to myself "Ah ha, that happens at work" etc & etc. Served its purpose.