Mic dom. But perhaps Summary and Action Implications Ander this book on the individual dator or the individual citizen ce puble picy through the agencies of government or the other and mentalnom We consider in some detail the institutions, preces, and techniques required for work in the public and nonprofit sectors. But most important, we examine the real world of public administration, the world as expert enced by the administrator That world, as we have seen, is one for which you will need to develop certain capa bilities to operate effectively and responsibly. Among these we include an understanding of the institutions and processes of government, an appreciation of the values underlying public service, technical skills in such areas as program design, budgeting, and personnel interpersonal skills in communications, leadership, and decision making and a capacity to put it all together to integrate knowledge, skills, and values appropriately. Ideally, in studying the issues discussed in this book, you will develop a good sense of the political context of public administration; a sound understanding of your role in both policy development and policy implementation; a sensitivity to the moral and ethical questions inherent in the notion of public service; technical competence in areas such as planning and program development, budgeting, personnel, and performance management; facility with interpersonal relationships (including leadership, deci sion making, and communications); and the self-confidence and self-awareness to act effectively and responsibly in real-life situations. Though public administration in the abstract sometimes appears lifeless and remote, the real world of the practicing public administrator is a quite lively and interesting place, filled with challenging problems and unique opportunities. STUDY QUESTIONS -1. Discuss some of the career opportunities available to those trained in public administration 2. "One of the most important trends in American society is the increasing interaction of business and government." This quotation signals the need for better recognition and understanding of the interactions between business and government. Discuss the importance of this interaction and why a clear understanding of the relationship between the public and private sector is necessary. Cases and Exercises 27 3. The differences between public administration and business management are profound. Explain how the two fields are alike and how they differ. Why are the two terms not interchangeable? 4. How did early scholars, such as Woodrow Wilson, view the role of public administra- tion in a democracy? 5. The term democracy can be interpreted in a variety of ways. What significant concepts helped form the democratic society within which American government operates? 16. What is the role of publicness" in defining the work of public and nonprofit managers? Py 8-9 Mic dom. But perhaps Summary and Action Implications Ander this book on the individual dator or the individual citizen ce puble picy through the agencies of government or the other and mentalnom We consider in some detail the institutions, preces, and techniques required for work in the public and nonprofit sectors. But most important, we examine the real world of public administration, the world as expert enced by the administrator That world, as we have seen, is one for which you will need to develop certain capa bilities to operate effectively and responsibly. Among these we include an understanding of the institutions and processes of government, an appreciation of the values underlying public service, technical skills in such areas as program design, budgeting, and personnel interpersonal skills in communications, leadership, and decision making and a capacity to put it all together to integrate knowledge, skills, and values appropriately. Ideally, in studying the issues discussed in this book, you will develop a good sense of the political context of public administration; a sound understanding of your role in both policy development and policy implementation; a sensitivity to the moral and ethical questions inherent in the notion of public service; technical competence in areas such as planning and program development, budgeting, personnel, and performance management; facility with interpersonal relationships (including leadership, deci sion making, and communications); and the self-confidence and self-awareness to act effectively and responsibly in real-life situations. Though public administration in the abstract sometimes appears lifeless and remote, the real world of the practicing public administrator is a quite lively and interesting place, filled with challenging problems and unique opportunities. STUDY QUESTIONS -1. Discuss some of the career opportunities available to those trained in public administration 2. "One of the most important trends in American society is the increasing interaction of business and government." This quotation signals the need for better recognition and understanding of the interactions between business and government. Discuss the importance of this interaction and why a clear understanding of the relationship between the public and private sector is necessary. Cases and Exercises 27 3. The differences between public administration and business management are profound. Explain how the two fields are alike and how they differ. Why are the two terms not interchangeable? 4. How did early scholars, such as Woodrow Wilson, view the role of public administra- tion in a democracy? 5. The term democracy can be interpreted in a variety of ways. What significant concepts helped form the democratic society within which American government operates? 16. What is the role of publicness" in defining the work of public and nonprofit managers? Py 8-9