<p>Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of <i>The Effective Public Manager</i> offers public administrators and students a classic resource and a highly-accessible guide to the fundamentals of leading and managing public organizations. In this new edition the authors cover the key areas of the field and present in-depth analysis through the strategic use of fresh case studies and real-world examples. The book is designed to give real-world managers and aspiring managers the information and tools needed to meet the demands of their jobs directly rather than working around the constraints of government. <i>The Effective Public Manager</i> offers a proven approach to implementing efficient management tools in a dynamic political, organizational, economic, and technological context.</p><p>New to this edition<ul><li>Information on the transformation of media, both traditional and social</li><li>An analysis of the changing nature of work and privatization trends</li><li>An examination of national security and the current thinking regarding accountability, transparency, and crisis communication</li><li>An online instructor's guide, which includes discussion questions and updated PowerPoint slides</li></ul>