Box, Richard C.
Public Service Values
- ISBN 13:
- 9780765643650
- author:
- Box, Richard C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- M.E. Sharpe
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres, Nonfiction, Politics, Civics & Citizenship,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Public Service Values by Richard C. Box provides a comprehensive understanding of core public functions and their underlying values. This book is essential for graduate and undergraduate courses in public administration, as it offers students a 'workplace toolkit' for the ethical delivery of public services. By exploring specific values such as Neutrality, Efficiency, Accountability, Public Service, and Public Interest, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of these tenets in daily decision-making processes. The book is well-grounded in scholarly literature and features case studies to stimulate reflection, making it an invaluable resource for public service professionals. A final section focuses on value themes in professional life, including holding oneself accountable, providing further guidance on applying public service values in practice.