The politics of presidential appointments : political control and bureaucratic performance / David E. Lewis.

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Lewis, David E, 1970- [author.]

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9781400837687
1400837685
9786612964817
6612964812
128296481X
9781282964815

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Politics of presidential appointments.DDC classification:

352.6/5 22

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JK731 .L49 2008eb

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Contents:

Politicization in theory and practice -- The nature and history of the modern personnel system -- Why, when, and where do presidents politicize the bureaucracy? -- The pattern of politicization : a quantitative overview -- The pattern of politicization : a closer quantitative analysis -- Politicization and performance : the case of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- Politicization and performance : the larger pattern -- Learning the lessons of politicization.

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Summary: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering. The Politics of Presidential Appointments examines in depth how and why presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance--for better or worse. One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are sympathetic to their poli.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-281) and index.

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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering. The Politics of Presidential Appointments examines in depth how and why presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance--for better or worse. One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are sympathetic to their poli.

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