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Apr 19, 2024
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PSC 604E - Theories of Public Administration (3 units)
Development and application of theories of public administration, especially their relevance to complex organizations, decision-making, group behavior and politics.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. examine the breadth of literature related to organizational theory both inside and outside the field of public administration (e.g. business, psychology, economics, sociology, political science).
2. apply organizational theory to institutional problems and situations in the public and non-profit sector.
3. develop the capacity to work with different public administration constituencies by understanding the multiple cultures that develop within organizations.
4. examine the various external influences that impact public organizations and the many differences among organizations within the boundaries of the public sector.
5. demonstrate understanding of some of the perennial problems of organizations such as inadequate structure, dysfunctional culture, miscommunication, shortcomings of leadership, cultural conflict.
6. develop skills of analysis, synthesis, and communication concerning issues and ideas salient to public organizations.
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