Working With Culture: How the Job Gets Done in Public Programs (Public Affairs and Policy Administration Series)

By Anne M. Khademian

Book Overview

In their quest to improve government performance, managers must overcome a multitude of problems, from entrenched procedures and employee concerns to citizen complaints and political pressure for results. A key to fostering successful reform is a thorough understanding and management of a program's culture. Drawing on a wealth of detailed examples from federal, state, and local agencies, Anne Khademian shows that cultural roots not only determine the way work is performed, but also dictate the ultimate success of reform efforts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568026870
• ISBN13: 9781568026879
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.0"