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PSC 785 - Leadership in Public Organizations

(3 units)
Theories of leadership and their application to public management and the political process.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. read and critically evaluate relevant academic literature in the key areas of leadership.
2. discuss the development of leadership theories and practices within the context of organizational theory.
3. apply theories of leadership to organizational theory and how this applies to key areas of organizational practice.
4. articulate in writing or verbally a critical analysis of differing leadership theories and the underlying empirical support for such theories.
5. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.


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