Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction 1. Thinking about Canadian Society and Government 2. Ideologies of Government and Public Service 3. Institutions of Governance 4. Ministers and Cabinet Decision-Making Systems 5. Organizational Design and Management Decision Making 6. Financial Management 7. Human Resources Management 8. Issues in Management Reform 9. Accountability: Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Ethics 10. The Challenges of Leadership Key Terms Index

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About the Author

David Johnson is Professor of Political Science at Cape Breton University.