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The third edition of Kettl (U. of Pennsylvania) and Fesler's (Yale U.) textbook has been fully updated and completely revised to place public administration even more fully within its political contexts and to focus more explicitly on how the governmental system translates broad policy ideas into frontline results. Changes to the text include revised chapters on civil service, budgeting, implementation, government regulation, judicial and legislative oversight; a new chapter on human capital; the incorporation of new issues such as homeland security; and a new appendix of 14 "ripped from the headlines" cases applying the text's theories to cutting-edge problems of practice. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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ISBN-13:	9781071875575
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/05/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
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About the Author

Donald F. Kettl is professor emeritus and former dean at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Until his retirement, he was the Sid Richardson Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a senior adviser at the Volcker Alliance, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Kettl is the author or editor of twenty-five books, including Bridgebuilders: Harnessing Society’s Superpowers to Solve Its Biggest Problems, with William D. Eggers; The Divided States of America (2020); Can Governments Earn Our Trust? (2017); Little Bites of Big Data for Public Policy (2017); Escaping Jurassic Government: Restoring America’s Lost Commitment to Competence (2016); System under Stress: The Challenge to 21st Century American Democracy Homeland Security and American Politics (2014); The Next Government of the United States: Why Our Institutions Fail Us and How to Fix Them (2008); and The Global Public Management Revolution (2005).

He has received three lifetime achievement awards: the Dwight Waldo Award of the American Society of Public Administration; the John Gaus Award of the American Political Science Association; and the Warner W. Stockberger Achievement Award of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources. Three of his books have received national best-book awards.

Kettl holds a Ph D in political science from Yale University. He consults broadly for government organizations, at all levels and around the world. He has appeared frequently in national and international media. With his wife, Sue, he is also a co-shareholder of the Green Bay Packers.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations and Acronyms
About the Author
Chapter 1 • Accountability
Chapter Objectives
The Foundations of Public Administration
Historical Roots
The Meaning of Accountability
Governmental Power and Administrative Ethics
The Public Service
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
PART I • THE JOB OF GOVERNMENT
Chapter 2 • What Government Does—And How It Does It
Chapter Objectives
The Size of Government
What Government Does
How Government Does It
Implications for Public Administration
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 3 • What Is Public Administration?
Chapter Objectives
The Meaning of Public Administration
The Study of Public Administration
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
PART II • ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT’S STRUCTURE
Chapter 4 • Organizational Theory
Chapter Objectives
The Structural Approach to Large Organizations
Systems Theory
Challenges to the Traditional Theories
The Humanist Challenge
The Pluralist Challenge
Formal Models of Bureaucracy
The Challenge of Interwoven Government
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 5 • The Executive Branch
Chapter Objectives
Executive Branch Components
Leadership of the Executive Branch
E-government
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 6 • Organization Problems
Chapter Objectives
The Search for Effective Organization
Reorganization
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 7 • Administrative Reform
Chapter Objectives
Reform in America
Conflicting Theories
All the World’s a Stage
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
PART III • PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Chapter 8 • The Civil Service
Chapter Objectives
Fundamental Elements of the Civil Service System
Challenges
Employee Rights and Obligations
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 9 • Human Capital
Chapter Objectives
The Human Capital Challenge
Managing the Human Capital Challenge
New Flexibility for the Personnel System
Leadership in the Public Service
The Problem of Top-Level Leadership
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
PART IV • MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING GOVERNMENT DECISIONS
Chapter 10 • Decision-Making: Rationality and Risk
Chapter Objectives
The Challenge of “Fake News”
Information and Values
Rational Decision-Making
Public Choice
Bargaining
Participative Decision-Making
Limits on Decision-Making
Managing Risk
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 11 • Budgeting
Chapter Objectives
Why Budgets Matter
The Budget’s Twin Roles
Budget Preparation
Appropriation by the Legislature
Budget Execution
Budgeting for State and Local Governments
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 12 • Implementation and Performance
Chapter Objectives
Judging Program Success and Failure
Factors Leading to Success
Problems of Performance
Interweaving through Federalism
Interweaving through Contracting
Performance Management
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
PART V • ADMINISTRATION IN A DEMOCRACY
Chapter 13 • Regulation and the Courts
Chapter Objectives
Regulation as a Foundation for Government’s Work
The Job of Regulation
The Courts’ Regulation of the Regulators
Regulation of the Regulators
Conclusion
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Chapter 14 • Accountability and Politics
Chapter Objectives
The Separation of Powers
Committee Oversight of Administration
The Government Accountability Office
An Assessment of Legislative Control
How Does Accountability Work?
Big Questions
Conclusion: Ethics and the Public Service
Key Concepts
For Further Reading
Suggested Websites
Notes
Glossary of Key Concepts
Index

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“Politics of the Administrative Process is truly a comprehensive text. Donald Kettl is a well-known scholar who is very knowledgeable on the role of administration in policy formation and implementation, and he is able to condense a great deal of information and present it in a way that is relatively easy for students to follow. Kettl’s book is effectively organized, and focuses on the core issues and concepts of public administration, including important topics like accountability and bureaucratic reform. The book also includes strong pedagogical aids, with very clear and helpful tables, figures, and charts, and useful end-of-chapter elements.”

Patricia Freeland

“Politics of the Administrative Process stands out among other competing textbooks for its clarity, comprehensiveness, and coverage. It tackles the issue of government accountability in a direct way, but also has a positive, upbeat tone toward public service, which is important for today’s students, many of whom question the value of public service. Other public administration textbooks are dry and uninteresting but this book works better for my students, due to the clear, straightforward writing style and illustrative case studies. Students like real-life examples, and the case studies really bring the more abstract discussions to life and are an important part of helping to meet our teaching and learning objectives. Many texts also ignore or downplay discussion of state and local governments, but Kettl’s coverage is robust, and incorporates numerous state and local examples. I particularly like the last section that puts public administration into the context of the rules, processes, and politics of our democratic system— the text’s emphasis on politics is one of its most attractive aspects for me.”

John Klemanski

Kettl's Politics of the Administrative Process continues to resonate well with students of public administration because it discusses key concepts and theories in a straightforward, cogent, and contemporary manner that both faculty and students appreciate.”

Brian Bulla

The approach that Donald Kettl takes in Politics of the Administrative Process really stands out as a very appealing aspect of the book, especially the perspective that the government is working for the people and is involved in our lives on a daily basis, rather than being a distant and formal monolith. The placement of accountability and ethics as the first chapter also effectively sets the stage for the rest for the book. The excellent case studies at the end of each chapter are one of the text’s key strengths, covering a variety of topics that are grounded in actual events, instead of generic scenarios. Kettl also makes an effort to help students connect with the book by discussing events that they can relate to, such as the Boston Marathon bombing, and placing them into the context of the themes of the text.”

Kurt Fenske

Good foundational text to teach intro to public administration at the upper-level undergraduate or graduate level… I like the emphasis on the need to be both effective and accountable. It is a reader-friendly text.”

Susan Spice

One of the key strengths of The Politics of the Administrative Process is its organization; the book opens and closes on the theme of accountability—fitting bookends to the topics in-between. The case studies at the end of each chapter are exceptional, providing the basis for many interesting classroom discussions and thoughtful written assignments. Overall, Politics is very engaging and accessible to students.”

Neal Buckwalter

My first encounter with Kettl’s Politics of the Administrative Process was from one of former colleagues, who had used this book before. The reasons for using this text are the straightforward stories, easy reading, and comprehensive coverage. I like it because it offers students to due degree of exposure to theories and practical realities. The best part of the text is the way the text presents cases and stories to attract students’ attention and induce them to think.

Su Xuhong

"Politics of the Administrative Process is a text that is an asset for students and instructors alike. For the student, Donald Kettl provides both the theory and practice of public administration by embedding the processes of the field in the context of our democratic traditions. Students are exposed to administrative activity at the local, state and federal levels as well as the benefits and difficulties of managing public affairs. Instructors benefit from a vast array of resources such as the well-crafted case studies that help connect student to the real-world challenges faced by public administrators."

Charley Jacobs

Don Kettl's newest edition of Politics of the Administrative Process continues to be a fantastic introduction to the theory and practice of public administration. Its effective melding of essential concepts, major theories, and cogent case studies makes it an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the field for both pre-service and in-service students.

Michelle Pautz

I have used Kettl’s Politics of the Administrative Process for close to 10 years now and haven’t found a better one. It covers everything I want to cover in class. What I like best are the case studies. I found these very useful when putting my class together for this semester. I especially like the way they highlight issues in all levels of government, not just the federal level. The high quality ancillary material that comes with the text, the Power Points and text banks, build a great foundation for students as they move through the rest of the book.

Joe Wert

Thorough coverage of subject matter that promotes critical analysis and provides opportunities for student engagement. Illuminates historical roots and contemporary political contexts that shape administration. It provides frameworks for understanding management challenges and explaining policy outcomes…I have used the text for many years and the students appreciate its authoritative, reference book quality”

Gina L. Keel

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