Download or read book Understanding Canadian Public Administration written by Gregory J. Inwood and published by . This book was released on 2008-02-29 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Canadian Public Administrationexamines the theoretical issues forming the field of public administration, as well as the practice of public administration in Canada, so that students develop the ability to make connections between theory and real-life cases and experiences. The new edition has been updated to include the latest government developments and studies, including coverage of the 2007 Auditor General's Report, the Federal Accountability Act (FAA), and other steps being taken to reform the public service, including the Code of Conduct for Public Servants, training initiatives, and the emerging "ethics bureaucracy". As well, a new Chapter 13 (A Canadian Public Administration) explores whether there is a unique Canadian approach to public administration.