Summary

"Explains the core competencies that distinguish successful presidential appointees. Draws on ideas developed by scholars of public and business management, as well as years of government service. Presents a guide to the key terms, laws, and regulations that new appointees will have to deal with once in office"--Provided by publisher.

Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114) and index. Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Part I. Competencies of a presidential appointee -- Leading for results -- Managing change -- Providing technical ability -- Leading others -- Leading yourself -- Maintaining global awareness -- Part II. The federal government -- Summary of the U.S. Constitution -- The legislative branch -- The executive branch -- Notes -- Index

Classification

• LCC: JK731
• Dewey Decimal: 352.3

Book Details

• Language: eng
• Physical Description: xii, 123 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
• Edition Info: (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects

• Nonfiction -- Government -- Public Affairs & Administration
• Nonfiction -- Politics -- General
• Nonfiction -- Social Sciences -- Political Science -- Systems Of Government -- General
• Nonfiction -- Social Sciences -- Political Science -- United States -- Executive Branch
• Nonfiction -- Social Sciences -- Political Science -- Leaders & Leadership
• Cabinet officers -- Selection and appointment -- United States
• Government executives -- Selection and appointment -- United States
• Judges -- Selection and appointment -- United States
• Presidents -- United States
• United States -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment

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