| Gang Politics: Your Government is a Servant. Who does Your Government Serve? Contributor(s): Errington, Albert (Author), Smith, Riley (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 198967903X ISBN-13: 9781989679036 Publisher: Focus Books OUR PRICE: $17.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Subjects & Themes - Politics - Political Science | Geopolitics - Business & Economics | Corporate Governance |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.39 lbs) 148 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Democracy. Is it real, an illusion, or a con? Governments are servants that will serve whoever effectively controls their direction and accountability, their governance. Gang Politics is a discussion of government and politics from a governance perspective. It analyzes the root causes of government dysfunction and explores what we can collectively do to ensure our governments serve us, its people.$1 from each book sold will assist in developing a governance organization to support andpromote good governance globally in education, business, nonprofits, charities, and governments. More information at: www.GangPolitics.com & www.GovernanceSociety.org Governments are dysfunctional, wasteful and often corrupt yet we need government to support the infrastructure and services that are the foundation of our economies and culture. Why don't we have good government that effectively serves us, its people? It is a governance issue. Governance is a confusing and very misunderstood subject that is at the root of both organizational performance and accountability. Governance is fascinating, very poorly understood broadly, and a substantial influence on global economic and political issues. Governance is the structure, relationships and processes of authority, responsibility and accountability in a business, organization or government. Governments are servants that will serve whoever effectively controls their accountability, their governance. Gang Politics is a book written about government and politics from a governance perspective analyzing why government dysfunction happens and perhaps help us understand what we can collectively do to ensure our governments serve us, its people. |
Contributor Bio(s): Errington, Albert: - Albert Errington is a life long entrepreneur in the tourism, hospitality and retail industries and has has been involved in numerous non-profit and industry association organizations as well, including 6 years as President of Ontario Canada's Nature & Outdoor Tourism Industry. Al began studying governance after he became President of NOTO (Nature & Outdoor Tourism Ontario) from 2003-2009 and began developing his own governance education tools and graphics because he found little support for good governance education especially for small to medium size organizations and businesses. Al met Riley while they worked with a First Nation on a transportation initiative. He was impressed with Riley's organizational and presentation skills.Smith, Riley: - Riley Smith began to engage with governance studies in 2017, when she worked with Al Errington on a First Nation-led transportation initiative. She holds a double Honours Degree in History and Political Science, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations and Event Management. She is Google Marketing Fundamentals certified, and is also working towards a Certificate in Diversity and Intercultural Relations. Riley's post-secondary education paired with her passion and interest in governance, government and policy, her experience in public relations and as a local media professional have equipped her with an understanding of the diverse needs of local boards, organizations and individuals in a work environment, the complexities behind fundraising and marketing in the modern age, and the knowledge of how to help small teams achieve their mission and vision statements. |