DeSeve, G. Edward. <br/><br/>
The presidential appointee's handbook  [electronic resource] / 
G. Edward DeSeve. 
 - Washington, D.C. :  Brookings Institution Press,  c2009. 
 - xii, 123 p. :  ill. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> "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. 
<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Cabinet officers--Selection and appointment--United States.<br/>Government executives--Selection and appointment--United States.<br/>Judges--Selection and appointment--United States.<br/>Presidents--United States.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--Officials and employees--Selection and appointment.
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<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JK731  / .D47 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>352.3