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Public Management and Administration
Public Management and Administration examines the role of the public sector in regulating society and delivering public services. The book explores the transformation, change, and innovation that influence public management and the administration of economic, social, and political systems. Through contributions from scholars across different disciplines, the volume addresses the multidimensiona…
Public Sector Crisis Management
Public Sector Crisis Management examines the concepts, strategies, and practices involved in managing crises within the public sector. The book discusses crisis management as a process of preventing, responding to, and recovering from situations that may threaten public organizations and society. It covers crisis management strategies, communication, economic and social impacts, crisis recovery…
Managing Consultants: A Practical Guide for Busy Public Sector Managers
Managing Consultants: A Practical Guide for Busy Public Sector Managers provides a practical guide for public sector managers who engage and manage external consultants. The book examines the benefits, risks, and challenges associated with using consultants in government organizations. It provides practical advice on procurement, contract management, establishing effective relationships, monito…
Politics, Policy, and Public Options
Politics, Policy, and Public Options examines the concept of public options and their role in contemporary government and public policy. A public option refers to a government-provided social good or service that exists alongside a privately provided alternative. The book explores the theoretical foundations and political dimensions of public options and examines their application across severa…
Beyond Human Resources: Research Paths Towards a New Understanding of Workfor…
Beyond Human Resources: Research Paths Towards a New Understanding of Workforce Management Within Organizations explores emerging trends and future directions in human resource management (HRM). The book examines how organizations are adapting workforce management practices to address technological change, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, the gig economy, employee resilience, in…
Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society: Reputation Manage…
eputation Management and Family Business by Zdzisława Dacko-Pikiewicz examines the importance of corporate reputation in creating long-term competitive advantage and strengthening business value, with particular emphasis on family-owned enterprises. The book explores the nature and determinants of corporate reputation, the distinctive characteristics of family businesses, and the processes and…
Public Policy Challenges In Rethinking Public Health: Comparative Perspectives
Public Policy Challenges in Rethinking Public Health: Comparative Perspectives examines the policy challenges of strengthening public health systems in the post-pandemic era. Rather than assuming that public health systems will naturally improve after COVID-19, the book explores why public health remains one of the most complex areas of public policy. Through comparative analyses of eight major…
Safety Cultures, Safety Models : Taking Stock and Moving Forward
Safety Cultures, Safety Models: Taking Stock and Moving Forward examines the relationship between safety culture and safety models in organizations operating in high-risk industries. Bringing together contributions from internationally recognized researchers and practitioners, the book explores competing perspectives on safety culture, evaluates the strengths and limitations of existing safety …
Sustainable Human Resource Management
Sustainable Human Resource Management examines the role of human resource management in achieving organizational sustainability in the context of globalization and Industry 4.0. The book presents a collection of peer-reviewed studies that explore sustainable HR strategies, employee engagement, talent management, knowledge sharing, organizational culture, leadership, and workplace innovation. It…
The Practice of Human Resource Management in Canada
The Practice of Human Resource Management in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of human resource management in the Canadian context. The book covers the major domains of HRM, including employment law, job analysis and design, workforce planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and training, compensation, performance management, discipline, terminat…
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