Challenges in City Management : A Case Study Approach / / by Becky J. Starnes

• Autore: Starnes Becky J.
• Pubblicazione: Boca Raton, FL : , : Routledge, , [2017]; ©2013
• Edizione: First edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (200 p.)
• Disciplina: 352.160973
• Soggetto topico: Municipal government - United States; Municipal services - United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: IntroductionBook IntroductionOverview of Chapters References for Chapter 1City-State Relationships and City ChartersChapter IntroductionIntroduction to Case 2-1Case 2-1: The Clarksville City CharterIntroduction to Case 2-2Case 2-2: The Quest for Home RuleChapter ConclusionReferences and Authors Note Recommended ReadingsUrban RedevelopmentChapter IntroductionCase Introduction The Case: Welcome to BlightvilleChapter Conclusion References and Authors NoteAuthority and PowerChapter IntroductionCase Introduction The Case: It is My Property and You Cant Have ItChapter ConclusionReferences and Authors Note Recommended ReadingsPolicy Making Chapter IntroductionCase Introduction The Case: Government Bans Synthetic DrugsChapter ConclusionReferences and Authors Note Recommended ReadingsPersonnel ManagementChapter IntroductionIntroduction to Cases 6-1 and 6-2Case 6-1: City Employees UnderpaidCase 6-2: Longevity PayChapter ConclusionReferences and Authors Note Recommended ReadingsElectrical UtilitiesChapter IntroductionIntroduction to Case 7-1Case 7-1: Clarksville Department of ElectricityIntroduction to Case 7-2Case 7-2: The Power BoardChapter ConclusionReferences and Authors Note Recommended ReadingsTraffic Congestion Chapter IntroductionIntroduction to Case 8-1Case 8-1: We Want This! We Dont Want This!Introduction to Case 8-2Case 8-2: Heavy Industrial Expansion at your BackdoorChapter ConclusionReferences and Authors Note Recommended ReadingsFunding of Nonprofit OrganizationsChapter IntroductionCase Introduction The Case: A Sore SubjectReferences and Authors NoteRecommended ReadingsHousing and Shelter Issues Chapter IntroductionIntroduction to Case 10-1 Case 10-1: Lack of Housing OptionsIntroduction to Case 10-2 Case 10-2: Providence PointeIntroduction to Case 10-3Case 10-3: A Homeless CollaborationConclusionReferences and Authors NotesRecommended ReadingsFinance and Accounting Management Chapter IntroductionIntroduction to Case 11-1 Case 11-1: Outlaws at Outlaw FieldIntroduction to Case 11-2Case 11.2: Funding Challenges of Shared GovernanceOutlaw Field ReferencesRecommended ReadingsAirport AuthorityChapter IntroductionCase IntroductionThe Case: Airport Authority or Slum LordReferencesRecommended ReadingsAnimal Welfare and ControlChapter IntroductionCase IntroductionThe Case: Oowww-DoggieReferencesRecommended ReadingsGlossary.
• Sommario/riassunto: City management in developing countries is a quickly growing area in current public administration literature. However, little research material can be found regarding the management of cities. Demonstrating the issues in this field, Challenges in City Management: A Case Study Approach brings the sometimes dry theories and concepts of urban planning and management to life. The author uses case studies to demonstrate "who," "what," "why," and "how," dramatically increasing readers’ ability to comprehend and apply the theories. Incorporating urban management and organizational management theories with actual practice, the author presents case studies based on observations made during her extensive experience. She offers multiple examples of common contemporary city topics ranging from personnel, policy-making, housing, homelessness, transportation, and budgeting. Each study describes and analyzes a scenario, identifying the economic and political factors as well as the often conflicting players and interest groups. The book provides enhanced understanding of the complex environment city administrators work in, helping readers develop improved decision-making and problem-solving skills through the study of real issues city administrators have experienced. The case study methodology used supplies information that is immediately applicable to real-world situations, making it a resource that city administrators can use to improve their public administration and governance skills.
• Titolo autorizzato: Challenges in City Management
• ISBN: 1-351-57253-9; 1-4822-1891-7; 1-315-09591-2; 1-4398-8437-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910463252303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Public administration and public policy.