Globalism and Comparative Public Administration

Globalization, rapidly evolving communication and information technology, and the spread of democracy across the world are reshaping public organizations and changing governance. Yet, graduate students and public administration academics have limited resources with which to develop a real-world understanding of the conceptual evolution and the changing contextual relationships in the field. Helping to fill this void, Globalism and Comparative Public Administration examines comparative public administration from the 1960s to the present—providing an integrated and realistic view of the comparative perspective and its rationale. It explores the development and contributions of the comparative approach and explains how it is essential for developing the depth and breadth needed to transform public administration to a global field of learning and practice. Building on the success of the 2002 edition, the book covers new topics and offers expanded discussions on globalism, governance, and global ethics. From classic models to novel concepts and practices, this volume provides an exhaustive view of the development of the comparative perspective and its contributions of practical administrative knowledge thatare applicable beyond national boundaries.

Governance and GlobalismIntroductionGovernance Definition Issue Shifting Role of GovernanceWhat Is Good Governance? Measuring Governance Question of Democratic GovernanceGlobalization Economic-Based Globalization Information Technology–Based Globalization Broad View of GlobalizationGlobalism and Public AdministrationDecisions by Negotiation and Collaboration Performance Culture Role of Leadership E-Government The Comparative PerspectiveConclusionReferencesEndnotes Comparative Public AdministrationIntroductionCritical External InfluencesDistinctive Management for National DevelopmentDemand for RelevanceComparative Administration in a Globalizing WorldLegacy of the Comparative Approach Construction of Administrative Typologies Defining Functional Patterns Language and Terminology Knowledge GenerationConclusionReferencesEndnotes BureaucracyBureaucracy and Comparative AnalysisClassic Bureaucratic ModelAssessments and Criticisms of Bureaucracy The Power Issue Bureaucracy and Political Development Change and Innovation The "Ideal-Type" ConceptConclusionReferencesEndnotes Comparative Research and MethodsIntroductionUnit of AnalysisThe Context (Environment) Social Context Political Context: Type of Government Internal Operating SystemWhat Method for Research? Middle-Range vs. Grand Models Case Studies Structural-Functional Models Behavioral FocusConclusionReferencesEndnotes Comparative Public PolicyPublic Policy and Process Agenda Setting Policy Formulation Decision Making Policy Implementation Policy EvaluationBeyond the Formal Process Mass Media Declarations by Political Leaders Influence of Special InterestsFrameworks of Decision Making Rational Model Incremental Model Bounded Rationality Model Consensus-Building ModelsPublic Policy and Administrative DiscretionComparative Politics and Comparative AdministrationReferencesEndnotes Administration of Developing CountriesUnderstanding DevelopmentDevelopment and Legacy of the Past Classic Imperialistic Hegemony Dependency Theory Cultural DominationThe Implementation Challenge Economic Development Development Administration Fred W. Riggs Political-Administrative Nexus of DevelopmentPublic Administration Traits in Developing CountriesReferencesEndnotes Administration of Developed SystemsChecking Central Powers, Building InstitutionsImpact of Science and RationalismThe New Public Management Economics-Based "New Paradigm" Organization and Management TraditionCommon Administrative Features Balanced System of Power Distribution Focus on Results Technology Serving Management Concern for Ethics and Accountability Redefined Public Administration Role Toward the Private SectorConclusionsReferencesEndnotes Global Ethics and Public ServiceIntroductionApplied Global EthicsInstitutional Context of Global EthicsA Broader Definition of Ethics A Broader Conception Business Factor Information and Transparency Ethics Education Monitoring, Investigation, and AdjudicationConclusionReferencesEndnotes

Jamil E. Jreisat is Professor of Public Administration and Political Science, Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida (USF). He is the author of over one hundred books, chapters, and articleson public administration theory and process, comparative public administration, and development administration with a focus on the Arab states. Professor Jreisat is an internationally recognized expert who has consulted to the World Bank, UNDP, German Technical Assistance (GTZ), and the Institute of Development Administration of the League of Arab States. He serves on the editorial boards of several professional publications and is the associate editor of the Journal of Asian and African Studies. Professor Jreisat is the recipient of many awards including the USF Award for Professional Excellence.