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The presidential appointee's handbook [electronic resource] / G. Edward DeSeve.

By: DeSeve, G. Edward.
Contributor(s): ebrary, Inc.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009Description: xii, 123 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.Subject(s): 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 appointmentGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 352.3 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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.
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.

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.

"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.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.