TY - BOOK AU - DeSeve,G.Edward ED - ebrary, Inc. TI - The presidential appointee's handbook AV - JK731 .D47 2009eb U1 - 352.3 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Washington, D.C. PB - Brookings Institution Press KW - Cabinet officers KW - Selection and appointment KW - United States KW - Government executives KW - Judges KW - Presidents KW - Officials and employees KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - 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; Electronic reproduction; Palo Alto, Calif.; ebrary; 2009; Available via World Wide Web; Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries N2 - "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 UR - http://ezproxy.taylors.edu.my/login?url=http://site.ebrary.com/lib/taylorscollege/Doc?id=10338438 ER -