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Author DeSeve, G. Edward.

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

Imprint Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009.

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Description xii, 123 p. : ill.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114) and index.
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.
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
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 -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author ProQuest (Firm)
ISBN 9780815718338 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0815718330 (pbk. : alk. paper)

 
    
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