Managing Information in the Public Sector - Softcover

White, Jay D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0765617498 ISBN 13: 9780765617491

Publisher: Routledge, 2007

Synopsis

This first-of-its-kind survey covers both the basics of information technology and the managerial and political issues surrounding the use of these technologies. Unlike other works on information systems, this book is written specifically for the public sector and addresses unique public sector issues and concerns. The technical basics are explained in clear English with as little technical jargon as possible so that readers can move on to informed analysis of the public policy issues surrounding government's use of MIS. This practical tool includes end of chapter summaries with bridges to upcoming chapters, numerous boxed exhibits, thorough end-of-chapter notes and a bibliography for further reading.

About this title

About the Author:

Jay D. White is the Reynolds Professor of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska–Omaha. He teaches master’s courses in managing information, organizational behavior and development, and human resource management; and doctoral seminars in the philosophy of science and advanced public management theory. He is the author of numerous scholarly articles, book chapters, and books in public administration. He is a former Fulbright Scholar at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.

Review:

"This new book is an excellent tool for students and public administration professionals to learn the basic concepts on information resource management. Jay White covers the key concepts that managers need to understand if they are making decisions about information technology, from enterprise architecture to agile software development. The book is loaded with practical examples from the public sector." - Bruce Rocheleau, Northern Illinois University "Professor White brings brilliant clarity to the unique facets of MIS in the public sector while providing sufficient background for the non-specialist to understand the subject matter. The conceptualization and writing are clear, the examples sufficiently detailed, and the relevance is astounding. If you teach MIS to students who will be in the public sector, please use this book." - John W. Swain, Governors State University"

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0765617498
• ISBN 13: 9780765617491
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332