The Politics of Public Management [Paperback]

Professor Philip B. Heymann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 1989

How do political appointees chosen to head government agencies deal with the powerful political forces that surround them? In a fascinating and instructive book Philip B. Heymann draws on his own experience and on the successes and failures of such prominent officials as Casper Weinberger, Anne Burford Gorsuch, Les Aspin, Edwin Meese, and Joseph Califano in order to explore the political context of high-level government management. "Not only has Heymann written a superb manual for would-be presidential appointees, he has written an insightful political history of the past decade and a half."-Issues in Science and Technology "Great help to incumbents as well as newcomers, and one classic-to-be in its field."-The Bureaucrat "In my opinion, Heymann has written the most interesting book on the politics of management since Chester Barnard."-Theodore R. Marmor, Yale University "A marvelous combination of analytics commentary and case illustrations, The Politics of Public Management is filled with insights that are both powerful and original."-Richard E. Neustadt, Harvard University

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In this informative and well-written book, Heymann (Harvard Law School) prescribes techniques for guiding an organization creatively and effectively. Using case studies from the Kennedy School of Government and his own government experience, he provides useful suggestions for gaining and keeping public and legislative support and working with the groups influencing an organization's direction. Heymann sees the high-level public manager as doing more than implementing decisions of elected officialshe recommends taking an active part in reshaping the political environment. Recommended for public and academic libraries. Pat Wollter, Sonoma State Univ. Lib., Rohnert Park, Calif.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press (September 10, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300042914
• ISBN-13: 978-0300042917
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,119,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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