Public Management Reform or International Economics

Public Management Reform: A Comparative Analysis

Author: Christopher Pollitt

Since its publication in 2000, Public Management Reform has established itself as the standard text in the field, presenting a comparative analysis of recent changes in Public Management and Public Administration in a range of countries in Europe, North America and Australasia. This completely rewritten second edition radically expands, develops and updates the original.
Two countries have been added to the comparison (making twelve countries in all) and a much fuller treatment has been provided of the European Commission (including a commentary on the recent reforms led by Vice-President Kinnock). Empirical data has been brought up to date, so as to cover many key developments of the last few years. The theoretical framework of the book has been further developed, including a challenging new interpretation of the trends in continental Europe, which are seen here as markedly different from the Anglo-American style 'New Public Management".
This second edition provides an unparalleled synthesis of developments in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK, the USA and the European Commission. It is organized in an integrated format, within an overall theoretical framework that identifies the main pressures for and trajectories of, change. It includes a multi-dimensional analysis of the results of reform, and a chapter reflecting on the dynamic relationship between management reform and politics. Extensive appendices provide an in valuable information resource for students.

Table of Contents:

1	The nature of public management reform	6
2	Problems and responses : a model of public management reform	24
3	Many houses : types of politico-administrative regime	39
4	Trajectories of modernization and reform	65
5	Results : through a glass darkly	103
6	Politics and management	143
7	Trade-offs, balances, limits, dilemmas, contradictions, and paradoxes	159
8	Reflections : management and governance	182
App. A	The socio-economic context	203
App. B	Country files	210

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International Economics

Author: Peter H Lindert

This classic text has sold well for over 35 years because it covers all the conventional areas of international economics in an easy-to-understand manner. The 12th edition has been thoroughly revised and it continues to be accessible, flexible, and interesting to economics and business majors alike. Like earlier editions, it also places international economics events within an historical framework. The overall treatment continues to be intuitive rather than mathematical and is strongly oriented towards policy.

Home Health Redesign or Human Relations

Home Health Redesign: A Proactive Approach to Managed Care

Author: Barbara Stover Gingerich

Home Health Redesign introduces home health providers to integrated care delivery systems and shows how to capture and control costs and outcomes, how to deal with staffing issues, and how to gain accreditation from all relevant organizations, including the National Council for Quality Assurance. Changes in documentation, information management, and marketing and billing are addressed. Implementation issues, maintaining the restructured organization, and quality assessment and improvement strategies such as benchmarking are covered. An abundance of practical tools, such as tracking tools, orientation outlines, job descriptions, and examples of documentation and competency assessment and performance tools support the text.

Joan C. Murphy

This book outlines in detail the reengineering process for a home care agency in order that it remain competitive in the present and in future markets. They use the concepts of leaders in the field, Hammer and Champy, who have advised other corporations. The authors define the principles and concepts of the reengineering process for home care agencies. The readers have access to tools to remain fiscally accountable to both the agency mission and the community. According to the authors, and I agree, the book is intended for all persons employed in home health care, including those from acute care. It is also appropriate for nursing, management, and business students with an interest in home care. The authors provide many tools that can be used for the process. The references are timely and useful. The many tables and charts enhance the text. The authors take on the challenge of inspiring and motivating the readers to a higher level of accountability for the agency. They accomplish this by pointing out that home care as we knew it is gone and that to remain competitive and survive one must change. The content is presented in an understandable format. The reader is left with the realization that change is needed and has the tools available to undertake that process. The book is a must for home care providers who want to help create our future.

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Reviewer: Joan C. Murphy, EdD, MS, NP (Utica College of Syracuse University)
Description: This book outlines in detail the reengineering process for a home care agency in order that it remain competitive in the present and in future markets. They use the concepts of leaders in the field, Hammer and Champy, who have advised other corporations.
Purpose: The authors define the principles and concepts of the reengineering process for home care agencies. The readers have access to tools to remain fiscally accountable to both the agency mission and the community.
Audience: According to the authors, and I agree, the book is intended for all persons employed in home health care, including those from acute care. It is also appropriate for nursing, management, and business students with an interest in home care.
Features: The authors provide many tools that can be used for the process. The references are timely and useful. The many tables and charts enhance the text.
Assessment: The authors take on the challenge of inspiring and motivating the readers to a higher level of accountability for the agency. They accomplish this by pointing out that home care as we knew it is gone and that to remain competitive and survive one must change. The content is presented in an understandable format. The reader is left with the realization that change is needed and has the tools available to undertake that process. The book is a must for home care providers who want to help create our future.

Rating

5 Stars! from Doody

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Human Relations: Interpersonal, Job-Oriented Skills

Author: Andrew J DuBrin

Designed to help readers enhance their interpersonal skills in the workplace, this book explores a blend of current and traditional interpersonal concepts—and features a heavy emphasis on skill development and self-assessment through an extensive variety of skill-building suggestions, exercises, and cases related to specific topics. Meets federal SCANS requirements. Addresses a full range of contemporary topics, including: the triarchic theory of intelligence and multiple intelligences; metacomunication; cross-functional teams and virtual teams; self-efficacy as it contributes to motivation; the integration of information technology into interpersonal skill development; improving cross-cultural relations; helping others grow and develop (including dealing with difficult people); 360-degree feedback; the integration of information technology into interpersonal skill development; and the modern career path. For anyone interested in developing or improving their interpersonal skills in the workplace.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Ch. 1	A Framework for Interpersonal Skill Training	1
Ch. 2	Understanding Individual Differences	13
Ch. 3	Interpersonal Communications	35
Ch. 4	Resolving Conflicts with Others	59
Ch. 5	Developing Teamwork Skills	83
Ch. 6	Group Problem Solving	105
Ch. 7	Cross-Cultural Relations and Diversity	123
Ch. 8	Becoming an Effective Leader	145
Ch. 9	Motivating Others	165
Ch. 10	Helping Others Develop and Grow	185
Ch. 11	Positive Political Skills	207
Ch. 12	Customer Satisfaction Skills	227
Ch. 13	Enhancing Ethical Behavior	247
	Glossary	265
	References	271
	Index	277