Globalism and Comparative Public Administration: (Public Administration and Public Policy)

Globalization, rapidly evolving communication and information technology, and the spread of democracy across the world are reshaping public organizations and changing governance. Yet, graduate students and public administration academics have limited resources with which to develop a real-world understanding of the conceptual evolution and the changing contextual relationships in the field. Helping to fill this void, Globalism and Comparative Public Administration examines comparative public administration from the 1960s to the present—providing an integrated and realistic view of the comparative perspective and its rationale. It explores the development and contributions of the comparative approach and explains how it is essential for developing the depth and breadth needed to transform public administration to a global field of learning and practice. Building on the success of the 2002 edition, the book covers new topics and offers expanded discussions on globalism, governance, and global ethics. From classic models to novel concepts and practices, this volume provides an exhaustive view of the development of the comparative perspective and its contributions of practical administrative knowledge that are applicable beyond national boundaries.

Table of Contents:
Governance and Globalism Introduction Governance Definition Issue Shifting Role of Governance What Is Good Governance? Measuring Governance Question of Democratic Governance Globalization Economic-Based Globalization Information Technology–Based Globalization Broad View of Globalization Globalism and Public Administration Decisions by Negotiation and Collaboration Performance Culture Role of Leadership E-Government The Comparative Perspective Conclusion References Endnotes Comparative Public Administration Introduction Critical External Influences Distinctive Management for National Development Demand for Relevance Comparative Administration in a Globalizing World Legacy of the Comparative Approach Construction of Administrative Typologies Defining Functional Patterns Language and Terminology Knowledge Generation Conclusion References Endnotes Bureaucracy Bureaucracy and Comparative Analysis Classic Bureaucratic Model Assessments and Criticisms of Bureaucracy The Power Issue Bureaucracy and Political Development Change and Innovation The "Ideal-Type" Concept Conclusion References Endnotes Comparative Research and Methods Introduction Unit of Analysis The Context (Environment) Social Context Political Context: Type of Government Internal Operating System What Method for Research? Middle-Range vs. Grand Models Case Studies Structural-Functional Models Behavioral Focus Conclusion References Endnotes Comparative Public Policy Public Policy and Process Agenda Setting Policy Formulation Decision Making Policy Implementation Policy Evaluation Beyond the Formal Process Mass Media Declarations by Political Leaders Influence of Special Interests Frameworks of Decision Making Rational Model Incremental Model Bounded Rationality Model Consensus-Building Models Public Policy and Administrative Discretion Comparative Politics and Comparative Administration References Endnotes Administration of Developing Countries Understanding Development Development and Legacy of the Past Classic Imperialistic Hegemony Dependency Theory Cultural Domination The Implementation Challenge Economic Development Development Administration Fred W. Riggs Political-Administrative Nexus of Development Public Administration Traits in Developing Countries References Endnotes Administration of Developed Systems Checking Central Powers, Building Institutions Impact of Science and Rationalism The New Public Management Economics-Based "New Paradigm" Organization and Management Tradition Common Administrative Features Balanced System of Power Distribution Focus on Results Technology Serving Management Concern for Ethics and Accountability Redefined Public Administration Role Toward the Private Sector Conclusions References Endnotes Global Ethics and Public Service Introduction Applied Global Ethics Institutional Context of Global Ethics A Broader Definition of Ethics A Broader Conception Business Factor Information and Transparency Ethics Education Monitoring, Investigation, and Adjudication Conclusion References Endnotes

About the Author :
Jamil E. Jreisat is Professor of Public Administration and Political Science, Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida (USF). He is the author of over one hundred books, chapters, and articles on public administration theory and process, comparative public administration, and development administration with a focus on the Arab states. Professor Jreisat is an internationally recognized expert who has consulted to the World Bank, UNDP, German Technical Assistance (GTZ), and the Institute of Development Administration of the League of Arab States. He serves on the editorial boards of several professional publications and is the associate editor of the Journal of Asian and African Studies. Professor Jreisat is the recipient of many awards including the USF Award for Professional Excellence.

Review :
This book is a unique contribution, not only for its focus on an important topic but also because it provides students and scholars with a comprehensive and conceptually focused view of the field. It is an analytical, evaluative, exhaustive, and balanced approach to critical dimensions of modern governance. In this magnificent book, Dr. Jamil Jreisat demonstrates that he has the heart and the head required to show how our newly won international and comparative perspectives on public administration require better leadership, policy making, and program implementation and shows how these can be achieved in the real world. —Donald Klingner, Distinguished University Professor, School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado