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Explore a vital debate in public administration with this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the growing issue of politicization within civil service systems and personnel management. By applying a comparative framework, it provides a deep look into how different nations manage the balance between political influence and administrative stability. Readers will gain insights into complex topics such as compensation, anonymity, and partisanship. The text also analyzes specific appointment processes, including those made from outside the traditional civil service system and how administrations handle appointees from previous governments. This volume is an essential resource for those studying governance and public policy through a global lens.

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Comparative analysis covering the US, Canada, Germany, France, Britain, New Zealand, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Greece.

In-depth examination of civil service personnel issues including compensation and partisanship.

Detailed study of appointment methods and how they impact administrative systems.

Exploration of how different governments manage political appointees from prior administrations.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Governance and Public Policy series for academic research.

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Release Date
06 May 2004
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