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Papers by Greg Streib
Illinois, with an emphasis on public administration theory, policy analysis, and American governm... more Illinois, with an emphasis on public administration theory, policy analysis, and American government.
Administration & Society, 2018
We develop a theoretical model of city manager professionalism addressing professional guidance a... more We develop a theoretical model of city manager professionalism addressing professional guidance and commitment, and four public service values: ethical solutions, neutral competence, political responsiveness, and political solutions. We tested these professionalism values on a national survey sample of city managers in the United States. Using structural equation modeling, we found evidence that professionalism acted directly on reported ethical behavior, and ethical behavior indirectly explained political responsiveness positively and political solutions negatively through neutral competence. Our analysis supports arguments that public service professionalization is possible and clarifies the pathways toward this important goal. Our study focuses on understanding how involvement in professional associations and activities relates to city manager perceptions of their own values and competence.
State and Local Government Review, 2008
... be to finance the provision of newer and costly municipal-and urban-type services? ... confer... more ... be to finance the provision of newer and costly municipal-and urban-type services? ... confer ence, we augmented out understanding of the challenges and issues confronting counties by ... infra structure development and support the effec tive use of innovative financial strategies. ...
Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
National Civic Review, 2014
This article offers a new perspective on civic leadership that stresses the importance of judgmen... more This article offers a new perspective on civic leadership that stresses the importance of judgment skills. As an urban nation in an urban world, our decisions are more powerful than ever. Every action affects more people, down the street and across the globe. Although the existing research on leadership could fill a library, many conventional views on leadership are essentially medieval. Some outdated practices include those listed next.
Public Administration Review, 2005
This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal gover... more This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal governments with populations over 25,000. Strategic planning has been used in municipalities for 20 years now, but little is known about how it is used and the results obtained. In particular, we explore whether municipal governments tie other components of the overall strategic management process to their strategic plans. Findings do not show a dramatic expansion in the use of strategic planning, but there is some evidence of growing sophistication, as demonstrated by links to other management and decision-making activities. Managers were enthusiastic about their experiences with strategic planning and largely satisfied with their achievement of goals and objectives. Overall, we find a raising of the bar as far as strategic planning is concerned, but the use of comprehensive strategic management is only beginning to develop in a small number of leading-edge municipalities. Strategic Planning and Management The purpose of strategic planning is, as Eadie (2000) suggests, to maintain a favorable balance between an or
Public Administration Review, 2005
This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal gover... more This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal governments with populations over 25,000. Strategic planning has been used in municipalities for 20 years now, but little is known about how it is used and the results obtained. In particular, we explore whether municipal governments tie other components of the overall strategic management process to their strategic plans. Findings do not show a dramatic expansion in the use of strategic planning, but there is some evidence of growing sophistication, as demonstrated by links to other management and decision-making activities. Managers were enthusiastic about their experiences with strategic planning and largely satisfied with their achievement of goals and objectives. Overall, we find a raising of the bar as far as strategic planning is concerned, but the use of comprehensive strategic management is only beginning to develop in a small number of leading-edge municipalities. Strategic Planning and Management The purpose of strategic planning is, as Eadie (2000) suggests, to maintain a favorable balance between an or
Public Administration Review, 2007
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Public Administration Review, 1992
Page 1. Setting a Research Agenda for he Study of the Amecan County Donald C. Menzel, University ... more Page 1. Setting a Research Agenda for he Study of the Amecan County Donald C. Menzel, University of South Florida Vincent L. Marando, University of Maryland Roger B. Parks, Indiana University William L. Waugh, Jr., Georgia State University ...
Journal of School Health, 2004
In 1999 the American Cancer Society (ACS) launched the National School Health Coordinator Leaders... more In 1999 the American Cancer Society (ACS) launched the National School Health Coordinator Leadership Institute, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance and invigorate school health in the nation 's schools by training individual school health coordinators to act as change agents. The Institute consisted of three, week-long summer training sessions, and three. shorter midyear "booster" sessions, with the various sessions designed to assist one cohort of participants (n = 50) to build leadership capuc. ities to coordinate school health. This evaluation examined the effects of the lnstitute as measured through a panel survey ofparticipantsschool health coordinators or their equivalentsover an 18-month period. Findings suggest that substantial progress was made in institutionalizing the school health coordination function in the target school districts. Specifically. in contrast to nthen the truining began, clear, written position descriptions are common among program participants, most have functioning school health ivuncils in their school districts, and program trainees appear to be moving aggressively to enhance the infrastructure for school health coordination through planning, setting priorities, and assessing needs. Program trainees report spending increased time on school health coordination, and they are active in spreading the word about coordinated school health programs. Trainees viewed the lnstitute as relevant to their needs, though not all aspects ofthe program are viewed as equally useful. As possible shortcomings, the training needed more emphasis on funding for school health coordination, and a low level of evaluation skills existed among roordinutors.
International Journal of Electronic Government Research, 2008
The development of e-government has attracted considerable scholarly interest in recent years, bu... more The development of e-government has attracted considerable scholarly interest in recent years, but relatively little has been written about the capacity to develop and provide new e-government services. This chapter seeks to add to our knowledge in this area by assessing the ability of city managers in the United States, to effectively champion e-government development. We present an analysis of scores on the technology practice of the ICMA Applied Knowledge Assessment demonstrating that city managers possess relevant knowledge, but we also find some interesting generational variations in technology literacy and knowledge about managing technology. We also examine the ability of city managers to provide leadership for e-government development and identify some important challenges. We conclude that there are limits to capacity that could delay e-government developments in the future and offer some recommendations on how to limit their impact.
본 연구는 일본 고령자복합시설의 사례연구를 통해 데이서비스센터 중심의 시설복합화의 현황과 그 유형을 파악하고자 한다. 이를 통해 국내에 적용 가능한 고령자시설의 복합유형을 모... more 본 연구는 일본 고령자복합시설의 사례연구를 통해 데이서비스센터 중심의 시설복합화의 현황과 그 유형을 파악하고자 한다. 이를 통해 국내에 적용 가능한 고령자시설의 복합유형을 모색해보고, 보다 효과적인 노인복지서비스를 위한 고령자복합시설과 데이서비스센터의 계획방향을 제안하는 것을 목적으로 한다.
Concepts, Issues, and Best Practices, 2012
Public Integrity, 2009
The study of ethics in public administration dates to the founding of the field, due to concerns ... more The study of ethics in public administration dates to the founding of the field, due to concerns about reconciling demands for government effectiveness, accountability of elected officials, and citizen sovereignty. The literature produced in more than 100 years of scholarly work and ...
Illinois, with an emphasis on public administration theory, policy analysis, and American governm... more Illinois, with an emphasis on public administration theory, policy analysis, and American government.
Administration & Society, 2018
We develop a theoretical model of city manager professionalism addressing professional guidance a... more We develop a theoretical model of city manager professionalism addressing professional guidance and commitment, and four public service values: ethical solutions, neutral competence, political responsiveness, and political solutions. We tested these professionalism values on a national survey sample of city managers in the United States. Using structural equation modeling, we found evidence that professionalism acted directly on reported ethical behavior, and ethical behavior indirectly explained political responsiveness positively and political solutions negatively through neutral competence. Our analysis supports arguments that public service professionalization is possible and clarifies the pathways toward this important goal. Our study focuses on understanding how involvement in professional associations and activities relates to city manager perceptions of their own values and competence.
State and Local Government Review, 2008
... be to finance the provision of newer and costly municipal-and urban-type services? ... confer... more ... be to finance the provision of newer and costly municipal-and urban-type services? ... confer ence, we augmented out understanding of the challenges and issues confronting counties by ... infra structure development and support the effec tive use of innovative financial strategies. ...
Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
National Civic Review, 2014
This article offers a new perspective on civic leadership that stresses the importance of judgmen... more This article offers a new perspective on civic leadership that stresses the importance of judgment skills. As an urban nation in an urban world, our decisions are more powerful than ever. Every action affects more people, down the street and across the globe. Although the existing research on leadership could fill a library, many conventional views on leadership are essentially medieval. Some outdated practices include those listed next.
Public Administration Review, 2005
This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal gover... more This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal governments with populations over 25,000. Strategic planning has been used in municipalities for 20 years now, but little is known about how it is used and the results obtained. In particular, we explore whether municipal governments tie other components of the overall strategic management process to their strategic plans. Findings do not show a dramatic expansion in the use of strategic planning, but there is some evidence of growing sophistication, as demonstrated by links to other management and decision-making activities. Managers were enthusiastic about their experiences with strategic planning and largely satisfied with their achievement of goals and objectives. Overall, we find a raising of the bar as far as strategic planning is concerned, but the use of comprehensive strategic management is only beginning to develop in a small number of leading-edge municipalities. Strategic Planning and Management The purpose of strategic planning is, as Eadie (2000) suggests, to maintain a favorable balance between an or
Public Administration Review, 2005
This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal gover... more This article focuses on the use of strategic planning and management processes in municipal governments with populations over 25,000. Strategic planning has been used in municipalities for 20 years now, but little is known about how it is used and the results obtained. In particular, we explore whether municipal governments tie other components of the overall strategic management process to their strategic plans. Findings do not show a dramatic expansion in the use of strategic planning, but there is some evidence of growing sophistication, as demonstrated by links to other management and decision-making activities. Managers were enthusiastic about their experiences with strategic planning and largely satisfied with their achievement of goals and objectives. Overall, we find a raising of the bar as far as strategic planning is concerned, but the use of comprehensive strategic management is only beginning to develop in a small number of leading-edge municipalities. Strategic Planning and Management The purpose of strategic planning is, as Eadie (2000) suggests, to maintain a favorable balance between an or
Public Administration Review, 2007
Skip to Main Content. ...
Public Administration Review, 1992
Page 1. Setting a Research Agenda for he Study of the Amecan County Donald C. Menzel, University ... more Page 1. Setting a Research Agenda for he Study of the Amecan County Donald C. Menzel, University of South Florida Vincent L. Marando, University of Maryland Roger B. Parks, Indiana University William L. Waugh, Jr., Georgia State University ...
Journal of School Health, 2004
In 1999 the American Cancer Society (ACS) launched the National School Health Coordinator Leaders... more In 1999 the American Cancer Society (ACS) launched the National School Health Coordinator Leadership Institute, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance and invigorate school health in the nation 's schools by training individual school health coordinators to act as change agents. The Institute consisted of three, week-long summer training sessions, and three. shorter midyear "booster" sessions, with the various sessions designed to assist one cohort of participants (n = 50) to build leadership capuc. ities to coordinate school health. This evaluation examined the effects of the lnstitute as measured through a panel survey ofparticipantsschool health coordinators or their equivalentsover an 18-month period. Findings suggest that substantial progress was made in institutionalizing the school health coordination function in the target school districts. Specifically. in contrast to nthen the truining began, clear, written position descriptions are common among program participants, most have functioning school health ivuncils in their school districts, and program trainees appear to be moving aggressively to enhance the infrastructure for school health coordination through planning, setting priorities, and assessing needs. Program trainees report spending increased time on school health coordination, and they are active in spreading the word about coordinated school health programs. Trainees viewed the lnstitute as relevant to their needs, though not all aspects ofthe program are viewed as equally useful. As possible shortcomings, the training needed more emphasis on funding for school health coordination, and a low level of evaluation skills existed among roordinutors.
International Journal of Electronic Government Research, 2008
The development of e-government has attracted considerable scholarly interest in recent years, bu... more The development of e-government has attracted considerable scholarly interest in recent years, but relatively little has been written about the capacity to develop and provide new e-government services. This chapter seeks to add to our knowledge in this area by assessing the ability of city managers in the United States, to effectively champion e-government development. We present an analysis of scores on the technology practice of the ICMA Applied Knowledge Assessment demonstrating that city managers possess relevant knowledge, but we also find some interesting generational variations in technology literacy and knowledge about managing technology. We also examine the ability of city managers to provide leadership for e-government development and identify some important challenges. We conclude that there are limits to capacity that could delay e-government developments in the future and offer some recommendations on how to limit their impact.
본 연구는 일본 고령자복합시설의 사례연구를 통해 데이서비스센터 중심의 시설복합화의 현황과 그 유형을 파악하고자 한다. 이를 통해 국내에 적용 가능한 고령자시설의 복합유형을 모... more 본 연구는 일본 고령자복합시설의 사례연구를 통해 데이서비스센터 중심의 시설복합화의 현황과 그 유형을 파악하고자 한다. 이를 통해 국내에 적용 가능한 고령자시설의 복합유형을 모색해보고, 보다 효과적인 노인복지서비스를 위한 고령자복합시설과 데이서비스센터의 계획방향을 제안하는 것을 목적으로 한다.
Concepts, Issues, and Best Practices, 2012
Public Integrity, 2009
The study of ethics in public administration dates to the founding of the field, due to concerns ... more The study of ethics in public administration dates to the founding of the field, due to concerns about reconciling demands for government effectiveness, accountability of elected officials, and citizen sovereignty. The literature produced in more than 100 years of scholarly work and ...