Government Management

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on organizational design and structure or bureaucracies, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Organizational Design and Structure Workplace culture is determined by organizational design and structure. These two concepts work together to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization. Along the way, they define management style, establish the working environment, and make sure that work related tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Specifically, this eBook ...

Our government organizations face political fallout, media scrutiny, reduced funding, and the many challenges involved in motivating large, multi-layered and highly regulated organizations. It's no surprise that many government organizations report that their employees are less engaged than ever and that leaders feel helpless to change the situation. In many cases, employees and government leaders are caught in a vicious cycle. Performance declines, scrutiny increases, and employee paralysis ensues. How do you break this cycle and begin building successful government?

How to Win in the Government Market, 2nd Edition, November 2024 by Mark Amtower & Mike Lisagor Note: Read at no-cost on any device at: https://publuu.com/flip-book/694428/1596839 "You’re holding a collection of advice and insights on the government market from a pair of old hands who have pretty much seen it all. Something else that is very apparent is that Amtower and Lisagor want you to succeed and what they offer here is a treasure chest of information and insights. Each essay is a nugget that you can use as you drive your organization forward." - Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, ...

W. Edwards Deming details the system of transformation that underlies the "14 Points for Management" presented in Out of the Crisis. The "Deming System of Profound Knowledge", as it is called, consists of four parts: appreciation for a system, knowledge about variation, theory of knowledge, and psychology. Describing the prevailing management style as a prison, Deming describes how applying the System of Profound Knowledge increases productivity, quality, and people's joy in work and joy in learning.

How to Write an RFP and Manage an RFP Project will help you write a Request for Proposal, more commonly known as an RFP. Readers that will get the most from this book are those responsible for purchasing products or services through the competitive bidding process or who plan to work in that field. This book will not help you write the proposal in response to the RFP. If that's what you need, scroll down to in this description box and learn about the RFP Survival Kit Series. Use this book as a prompt to help you generate the right questions to ask during the course of your RFP project. Your...

In The Management of Savagery, Max Blumenthal excavates the real story behind America's dealings with the world and shows how the extremist forces that now threaten peace across the globe are the inevitable flowering of America's imperial designs. Washington's secret funding of the mujahedin provoked the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. With guns and money, the United States has ever since sustained the extremists, including Osama Bin Laden, who have become its enemies.

The Complete Strategy Collection, a compilation of ancient and historical philosophies, will increase your knowledge of strategy, conflict, and adversity throughout the ages, giving you valuable insight into the past while opening a window to the future. Although each of the works can be considered a manual or diagram for war or engaging in physical combat, the life skills embodied in each can be adapted to everyday life in modern society. Listen and learn how you, too, can take advantage of the strategies of war.

Earning NCMA’s CFCM or CPCM certification is a significant achievement for professionals in government and commercial contract management. This book is designed to serve as a concise study guide, helping candidates focus on core contract management principles, key regulations, and best practices while preparing for these rigorous exams. It covers fundamental topics such as contract formation, cost and pricing strategies, negotiation techniques, FAR compliance, subcontracting, and dispute resolution. Additionally, it provides insights into risk management, ethics, legal considerations, and...

“Keyu Jin is a brilliant thinker.” —Tony Blair, former prime minster of the United Kingdom A myth-dispelling, comprehensive guide to the Chinese economy and its path to ascendancy. China's economy has been booming for decades now. A formidable and emerging power on the world stage, the...

You are being surveilled right now. This sweeping exposé reveals how the U.S. government allied with data brokers, tech companies, and advertisers to monitor us through the phones we carry and the devices in our home. “A revealing . . . startling . . . timely . . . fascinating, sometimes...

A revolutionary new argument from eminent Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits attacking the false promise of meritocracy It is an axiom of American life that advantage should be earned through ability and effort. Even as the country divides itself at every turn, the meritocratic ideal – that...

Uncover the hidden influence of FEMA and how its powers extend far beyond disaster relief! This book reveals how FEMA has quietly expanded its authority under the guise of managing crises, often in plain sight yet unnoticed by the public. This book explores FEMA's evolution, from its inception in 1979 through pivotal moments like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, to how its powers impact your daily life. Learn the truth about FEMA’s authority under the Stafford Act and executive orders, giving it the power to enforce evacuations, seize property, and suspend civil liberties during ...

In The Road to Freedom, Nobel prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz dissects America's current economic system and the political ideology that created it, laying bare their twinned failure. Free and unfettered markets have exploited consumers, workers, and the environment alike. These movements now pose a real threat to true economic and political freedom.

In this timely and powerful book, Jerry Muller uncovers the damage our obsession with metrics is causing and shows how we can begin to fix the problem. Filled with examples from education, medicine, business and finance, government, the police and military, and philanthropy and foreign aid, this brief and accessible book explains why the seemingly irresistible pressure to quantify performance distorts and distracts, whether by encouraging "gaming the stats" or "teaching to the test"....

This practical resource will equip government leaders at all levels with evidence-based, hands-on guidance for transforming their organizations, enabling them to better serve the public and their customers. While many books focus on organizational agility for leaders of for-profit companies, this is the first one tailored to the unique requirements government leaders face. They must find a way to accomplish their mission while navigating constant change.

How should Christians live their faith in the public arena? Twenty years ago, the first edition of Chuck Colson's Kingdoms in Conflict became a bestseller, a must-read for people interested in politics and the relationship between church and state. Now, with a passion for truth and moved by the...

En El arte de la guerra, Sun Tzu hace análisis detallados y recomendaciones útiles sobre trece temas principales de la estrategia militar: la planeación, el reto, el ataque, el posicionamiento, la dirección, fuerzas y debilidades, las maniobras, la implementación de las tácticas, el avance, el terreno, las fases de una campaña, las armas y el uso de información.

We've all seen it before: the ambitious leader who enjoys great success and then, inexplicably, crashes and burns. Perhaps this leader has been you. Leaders can't sustain effectiveness if they can't sustain themselves. Resonant Leadership offers inspiration, dozens of exercises, and other tools to help listeners become and remain successful leaders in their work and in their lives.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on monopolies or bureaucracies, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Monopolies This book explores monopolies in business. First, it examines the causes, next it focuses on the effects, then it analyzes advantages and disadvantages, and last it discusses methods of regulation. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels. Bureaucracies This book discusses the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracies. It also analyzes the ...

"Conquer the NCMA CFCM Exam: Your Guide to the National Contract Management Association Certified Federal Contracts Manager Exam" is an essential resource designed to help candidates prepare effectively for the CFCM exam. This comprehensive guide covers all key aspects of federal contract management, including acquisition planning, contract formation, negotiation techniques, contract administration, financial management, and ethical considerations. Each chapter delves into critical topics, offering detailed explanations, practical examples, and case studies to enhance understanding. The ...