Hard Labor: Challenges, Strategies, Innovations (Issues in Work and Human Resources)

An in-depth view of the world of low-wage women workers, this expert presentation by authors actively involved in the field provides a realistic picture of the women and the issues as well as suggested strategies and innovations. The book covers a wide range of topics, including getting and keeping a job, struggling to balance the demands of work and family, health care, child care, and unemployment. It is set in the context of both welfare reform and the low-wage labor market and incorporates both self-employment and micro-business enterprise.

Business & Money

Handler, Joel F.

White, Jay D.

Economics

Routledge

Managing Information in the Public Sector

This first-of-its-kind survey covers both the basics of information technology and the managerial and political issues surrounding the use of these technologies. Unlike other works on information systems, this book is written specifically for the public sector and addresses unique public sector issues and concerns. The technical basics are explained in clear English with as little technical jargon as possible so that readers can move on to informed analysis of the public policy issues surrounding government's use of MIS. This practical tool includes end of chapter summaries with bridges to upcoming chapters, numerous boxed exhibits, thorough end-of-chapter notes and a bibliography for further reading.

Computers & Technology

This first-of-its-kind survey covers both the basics of information technology and the managerial and political issues surrounding the use of these technologies. Unlike other works on information systems, this book is written specifically for the public sector and addresses unique public sector issues and concerns. The technical basics are explained in clear English with as little technical jargon as possible so that readers can move on to informed analysis of the public policy issues surrounding government's use of MIS. This practical tool includes end of chapter summaries with bridges to upcoming chapters, numerous boxed exhibits, thorough end-of-chapter notes and a bibliography for further reading.

Management & Leadership

M.E. Sharpe, Inc.

The State of Public Administration

The trends and practices of public administration are ever changing and it is essential that they be appraised from time to time. Designed as a capstone survey of the field, The State of Public Administration focuses on leading edge issues, challenges, and opportunities that confront PA study and practice in the 21st Century.

The State of Public Administration: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

Menzel, Donald C.

Networking & Cloud Computing

Research in Public Administration: Reflections on Theory and Practice

Published in association with the American Society for Public Administration, the essays in this volume develop a comprehensive view of research in the field of public administration. The editors have gathered together a group of outstanding thinkers and the articles have been produced out of a common concern for improving academic research and professional practice.

Politics & Social Sciences

Adams, Guy B.

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

This study of the effects and directions of social change in Taiwan examines questions such as: what was the society of Taiwan like before the current period of economic growth?; how has it changed?; and are there aspects that did not change, despite the significant transformation in some spheres.

Party and Professionals: Political Role of Teachers in Contemporary China: Political Role of Teachers in Contemporary China

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Books by White, Jay D.

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Hard Labor: Challenges, Strategies, Innovations (Issues in Work and Human Resources)

Hard Labor: Challenges, Strategies, Innovations (Issues in Work and Human Resources)

Managing Information in the Public Sector

Managing Information in the Public Sector

Managing Information in the Public Sector

The State of Public Administration: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

The State of Public Administration

Research in Public Administration: Reflections on Theory and Practice

Research in Public Administration: Reflections on Theory and Practice

Party and Professionals: Political Role of Teachers in Contemporary China: Political Role of Teachers in Contemporary China