Challenges in City Management: A Case Study Approach

By Becky J. Starnes

Incorporating urban management and organizational management theories with actual practice, the author presents a series of case studies based on observations made during her extensive experience. Multiple cases are offered in common contemporary city topics ranging from personnel, policy-making, housing, homelessness, transportation, and budgeting. Each study describes and analyzes a scenario, identifying the economic and political factors as well as the often conflicting players and interest groups. For classroom use, the case approach lends to discussions, debates, and role-playing activities.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439884366
• ISBN13: 9781439884362
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"