Carino, I. D. (1995). Transforming local government executives into effective managers. Quezon City, Philippines: Asia Research and Management Corporation.

Chapter 1: The local government code: a challenge to local politicians -- The two faces of management -- Are local politicians ready for their new role? -- Making things happen -- The private sector as a partner of government -- Managing local government today -- The formal strategic model: planning and implementation -- The dream, vision, mission and goals of a local politician: the starting point of an effective manager -- Innovation, creativity and imagination in management -- an audit of existing resources: an analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the organization -- The environmental analysis and trends: opportunities and threats -- Ethics and social responsibility: local executives and the community -- A vision of the future -- Identifying and planning projects and programs -- Financial management under the local government code: how to raise funds for planned projects and programs -- Managing the planning and execution of local infrastructures -- The local politicians of tomorrow

"This book contains valuable reading material for local government executives, municipal mayors, city mayors as well as provincial governors. Traditional and strategic management approaches are discussed and strengthened by applications in practical management both here and abroad. The author cites actual life experiences to put more flesh in the various management practices." - From the Book.