PADM 6100 - Public Service Management

A public sector manager's effectiveness is affected by the ability to apply management principles and theories in the context of public service organizations that have unique environment, structure, and constituents as part of the larger bureaucracy. This course examines the core managerial structure and functions of public service organizations, impact of financial, political, and economic trends and accounting standards, the effect of bureaucratic structure on the inter-agency interactions, the application of rule of law, accountability, social management, and resiliency at different levels of government, and the development of constituent communication strategies. For deeper insights, the course also explores some of the contemporary public service management challenges at the local, state, national, or international levels.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 3 hours

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