作者：Smith, SR; Sosin, MR
作者单位：University of Washington; University of Washington Seattle; University of Chicago
摘要：Although some recent literature suggests religious social service agencies can help governments reach important social program goals, the true social organization and services of the agencies remain in dispute. This article interviews officials in the wide class of faith-related agencies in two cities to consider two aspects of this issue: the ties or coupling of agencies to faith, and the impact of coupling on agency structure and service programming. The results suggest that many sampled age...
作者：Coe, CK; Wiesel, DL
作者单位：North Carolina State University
摘要：Based on a national survey of police chiefs with a follow-up focus group, this article discusses budgetary strategies that police departments used to be successful in budgeting. The strategies include: using crime and workload data judiciously; capitalizing on sensational crime incidents; effectively getting the message out; carefully mobilizing interest groups; strategic planning; playing the federal grants game; working closely with the chief executive and elected officials; and involving al...
