Challenges in City Management
A Case Study Approach
By Becky J. Starnes
To Be Published June 11th 2013 by CRC Press – 200 pages
Series: ASPA Series in Public Administration and Public Policy
Description
Incorporating urban management and organizational management theories with actual practice, the author presents a series of case studies based on observations made during her extensive experience. Multiple cases are offered in 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. For classroom use, the case approach lends to discussions, debates, and role-playing activities.
Contents
Introduction
City-State Relations
City Redevelopment
City Authority and Powers
City Policy Making
City Personnel Management
City Electrical Utilities
City Traffic Management
City Housing Issues
Author Bio
Becky Starnes has a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy from Auburn University/Auburn University Montgomery. She has over 30 years of experience working at the city, state, and federal levels of government. Dr. Starnes is currently an associate professor of Public Management at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee.
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Description: By Becky J. Starnes. Incorporating urban management and organizational management theories with actual practice, the author presents a series of case studies based on observations made during her extensive experience. Multiple cases are offered in common contemporary city...
Categories: Public Administration & Management, Public Finance
