Local Government Information and Training Needs in the 21st Century

This book focuses on the training, education, and assistance needs of municipal governments as they prepare to face the challenges of the 21st century. These crises include increased citizen demands, dwindling financial support, technological advances, and demographic trends which result in the additional layering of diversity in the work force. The authors argue that an investment in training represents a commitment to the future of the municipal organization as well as the community itself. An important resource for public administrators and academics.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction to Local Government
The Changing Environment of Local Government
Training Theory and Approaches
Current and Future Training and Assistance Needs
Additional Training and Assistance Needs for Now and in the Future
Preparing Municipalities for the 21st Century
Appendix A: Survey Instrument
Appendix B: Illustrations of Training Modules and Activities
References
Index

About the author

Jack P. Desario, Sue R Faerman, James D. Slack

Product details

• Authors: Jack Desario, Jack P. Desario, Sue R Faerman, Sue R. Faerman, James Slack, James D. Slack
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.08.1994
• EAN: 9780899306971
• ISBN: 978-0-89930-697-1
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, Business, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State, United States of America, USA, Industrial or vocational training, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government, EDUCATION / Vocational & Technical