Public Administration and Organization Theory

An Annotated Bibliography
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-72913-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 513 g

The book surveys crucial theories and practices and academic research in the field of public administration and Organizational theory. It outlines ground breaking findings and arising from quality research works from the past to the present—especially focused on articles that are both timely and contextual. Each chapter opens with a theme, explains its relevance within the context and presents a critical annotated bibliography of the articles under the theme and provides a thematic conclusion of the chapter.

This book will be a valuable resource for teachers, researchers and students in the field of public administration.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Acharya, Tulasi

Traille, Kay

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Verwaltungswissenschaft, Öffentliche Verwaltung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Internationale Organisationen und Institutionen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Group Dynamics: Diversity, Teams vs. Groups, Types of Groups/Teams
2. Intergroup Relations
3. Culture:

4. Conflict

5. Leadership
6. Expectancy Theory: Motivation, Pay, Incentives, Retention
7. Job Satisfaction: Quality of Work Life

8. Burnout/Emotional Exhaustion & Stress

9. Work Design: Realistic Job Previews & Retention

10. Emotions: Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Labor, Showing Emotions at Work

11. Groupthink

12. Equifinality
13. Organizational Change

14. Organizational Traps
15. Organization Diagnosis

16. Organization Learning

17. Miscellaneous: Public Administration and Policy
18. Critical theory/Critical thinking in PA and Organization
References

Über Autor(innen)

Tulasi Acharya is an Assistant Professor of Professional Writing and Public Administration at South Georgia State College, USA.

Kay Traille is an associate professor of History Education and History at Kennesaw State University.