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The presidential appointee's handbook / G. Edward DeSeve.

Title
The presidential appointee's handbook / G. Edward DeSeve.
Author
DeSeve, G. Edward
Publication
Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009.

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xii, 123 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
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.
Uniform Title
Project Muse UPCC books
Subject
  • 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 > Selection and appointment
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
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.
ISBN
  • 9780815718338 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0815718330 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2008044209
OCLC
231581657
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library