91-800, Organizational Management: Theory And Practice

12 units

Prerequisites: None

Required for: MPM students

Delivery Format: On-Campus

Information:
MPM students are strongly advised to take this course during their first semester of study.

Description:

This course focuses on concepts and methods of organizational management. The overall course objective is to identify, apply, and evaluate techniques for structuring and resolving managerial problems in public organizations. The course will draw upon the collective experience of the students as well as various management theories and schools of thought.

Topics will include: the evolution of management thought; leadership; employee motivation; the impact of social, political, economic, and technological factors on managing; decision-making, strategic planning, controlling and organizing within an organization; and social responsibility.

Examinations, written assignments, a group project and presentations are required.

Last modified on September 28, 2007