International Handbook of Practice-Based Performance Management
- Patria de Lancer Julnes - Penn State Harrisburg, USA
- Frances Stokes Berry - Florida State University, USA
- Maria P. Aristigueta - Charles P. Messick Professor, University of Delaware
- Kaifeng Yang - Renmin University of China, China
"The orientation of this text, the variety of applications examined, and the grouping of chapters around concepts such as the role of citizens, quality measurement, and performance budgeting makes this an ideal book for the classroom as well as for reference."
—PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
The International Handbook of Practice-Based Performance Management presents the latest scholarship in performance measurement strategies in the field of evaluation. This important resource combines cutting-edge theory and practice of performance management in the United States and abroad. The book includes contributions from internationally known scholars and practitioners who present chapters that introduce the literature on key topics and provide clear guidance on practical skill building.
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Intended Audience
An excellent addition to any academic library, this resource is ideal for practitioners, academics, and researchers in public administration, non-profit organizations, management, public policy, health care services administration, and health care planning and policy. It can also be used as a text for graduate courses such as Performance Management, Management Reforms, International Performance Management, and Performance Improvement in Public Administration.
"The immensely valuable volume, edited by Patricia de Lancer Julnes, Frances Stokes Berry, Maria P. Aristigueta and Kaifeng Yang, has chapters on varied topics, including performance budgeting, improving accountability, citizen-involved performance measurement, and application of techhnology, with examples from across the globe. Recommended addition to the watchdogs' shelf."