Beschreibung:
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.
Surveys the training, education, and assistance needs of municipal governments during the coming decades.
PrefaceIntroduction to Local GovernmentThe Changing Environment of Local GovernmentTraining Theory and ApproachesCurrent and Future Training and Assistance NeedsAdditional Training and Assistance Needs for Now and in the FuturePreparing Municipalities for the 21st CenturyAppendix A: Survey InstrumentAppendix B: Illustrations of Training Modules and ActivitiesReferencesIndex