Public Administration Theories: Instrumental and Value Rationalities

by Lisheng Dong

This book analyzes eight key public administration theories from the perspective of instrumental and value rationalities. In the instrumental rationality camp are the theories of Traditional Public Administration, Privatization, New Public Management, and Holistic Governance. The theories of New Public Administration, Democratic Administration, New Public Service, and Public Value Management fall into the camp of value rationality.The eight theories...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137536438
• ISBN13: 9781137536433
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"