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Culture Club
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Culture Club

The Workplace Culture of Government Bureaucracy

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 2 explores government workplace culture, the chain of command and the lack of diversity inherent in many government departments. ; 31 $3.10 Add
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First, Do Nothing
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First, Do Nothing

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 5 explores the role of the bureaucrat in the policy-making process. ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Forward/Introduction
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Forward/Introduction

From: How Government Really Works

In the Introduction, the authors outline their goal of demystifying the world of government bureaucracy and explaining the often misunderstood role of the government bureaucrat. 10 $1.00 Add
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From the Inside and Out
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From the Inside and Out

Managing a Minefield of Relationships

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 3 looks at how bureaucrats can build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their fellow civil servants. It also explores their relationships with individuals and groups … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Get With the Program
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Get With the Program

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 6 explores the context and scope of government programs and services, challenges bureaucrats face when delivering those programs and services and drivers that influence costs and demands … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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House of Cards
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House of Cards

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 1 explores the difference between bureaucrats and elected officials, where they fit into the hierarchy of government, and the powers they have when interacting with politicians. ; 17 $1.70 Add
How Government Really Works
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How Government Really Works

A Field Guide to Bureaucracies in Canada

This book exposes the inherent complexities and challenges found in government environments and offers insights to help bureaucrats, and those working alongside bureaucrats, better understand the … 240 View
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Index
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Index

From: Local Government in Practice

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Local Government in Practice
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Local Government in Practice

Cases in Governance, Planning and Policy

Local Government in Practice: Cases in Governance, Planning, and Policy equips students to effectively deal with contemporary challenges within local government. Through a series of … 330 View
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Part I

Politics and People: Cases in Council-Staff Relations

From: Local Government in Practice

This first chapter considers the relationship between staff and elected officials, and discusses the uniqueness of local governance and politics. ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Part II

Cases in Finances

From: Local Government in Practice

Part II introduces municipal budgets and the broader municipal financial landscape in Canada. ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Part III

Cases in Planning and Economic Development

From: Local Government in Practice

Part III gives an orientation to land use planning and economic development issues and processes, highlighting key themes, debates and challenges of municipal government. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Intergovernmental Relations

From: Local Government in Practice

Part IV looks at the power imbalances and other complexities that emerge as local governments interact with higher levels of government to tackle policy solutions that require multiple levels of … ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Part V Cases in Local Policy-Making
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Part V Cases in Local Policy-Making

From: Local Government in Practice

Part V examines municipal policy issues and provides an overview of the policy-making process. Each chapter, while presenting a specific issue from a specific perspective, also more closely … ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Preface
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Preface

From: Local Government in Practice

An introduction to the structure and purpose of the book and author acknowledgements. ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Show me the Money
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Show me the Money

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 7 explores the financial underpinnings of government, where the money comes from, how budgets are drafted and approved and current trends in the Government Financial Management. ; 21 $2.10 Add