02112cmm a2200325 4500 214799912 TxAuBib 20120507120000.0 090814s2009||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780815701712 electronic bk. 0815701713 electronic bk. 9780815718338 pbk. : alk. paper 0815718330 pbk. : alk. paper (OCoLC)430490560 N$T eng N$T OCLCQ MERUC EBLCP YDXCP OCLCQ B24X7 TxAuBib DeSeve, G. Edward. The presidential appointee's handbook [electronic resource] / G. Edward DeSeve. Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, 2009. 1 online resource (xii, 123 p.) : ill. 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. United States Public Health Service Officials and employees Selection and appointment. Cabinet officers Selection and appointment United States. Government executives Selection and appointment United States. Judges Selection and appointment United States. Presidents United States. Political science Public Affairs & Administration. Electronic books. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=276814 EBSCOhost