02260nam a2200385 a 4500 ebr10338438 CaPaEBR m u cr cn||||||||| 081030s2009 dcua sb 001 0 eng 2008044209 9780815718338 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0815718330 (pbk. : alk. paper) CaPaEBR CaPaEBR (OCoLC)646837248 n-us--- JK731 .D47 2009eb 352.3 22 DeSeve, G. Edward. The presidential appointee's handbook [electronic resource] / G. Edward DeSeve. Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009. 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. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Cabinet officers Selection and appointment United States. Government executives Selection and appointment United States. Judges Selection and appointment United States. Presidents United States. United States Officials and employees Selection and appointment. Electronic books. local ebrary, Inc. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10338438 An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view 47709 47709