Furnishes valuable insights into the complex realities of federal management, with detailed profiles of subcabinet executive positions filled by presidential appointees, a discussion of the management dimensions of appointed positions, and an understanding of agency operations, personnel, financial managment, integrity, efficiency, and more. Original.

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Product Description: The 1996 edition of The Prune Book tells you all you need to know about more than 50 critical cabinet and subcabinet positions filled by presidential appointment.

Profiles science and technology positions in the federal government

A large number of those who move to the upper reaches of the government in Washington may have only a hazy idea of how to make their time there a success. Many are used to a private-sector world far different from life in the federal establishment. Major features of the Washington environment-policy making, budget, ethics, the Congress, the press-bear little resemblance to what they're used to. In concise and direct fashion, this book provides many of the most important answers they need, not just to avoid mistakes at the beginning but to perform effectively throughout their service in government. Here is first-hand information straight out of lengthy conversations with dozens of men and women who have already been there, distilled for a quick reading by people whose time is valuable. The book groups their wisdom in such categories as politics and process, the first 90 days, the career service, ethics, and the budget. Co-published with the Center for Excellence in Government.

Lists key federal jobs and their responsibilities, suggests qualifications, and shares the comments of those who have held each position