CC 500 - Organizational Theory and Management

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

This course examines the nature and major trends of public administration, specifically in the nonprofit, criminal justice, and governmental sectors, as these sectors are understood within the context of a broad shift in governance, both in the US and internationally. The course aims to deepen student understanding of the nature of public administration and its organizations, using both theoretical and practical lenses to do so. Understanding the legitimacy and authority of these sectors to address collective problems requires inviting both management and policy practitioners to see the intersection between managerial practices and policy decisions and to connect the macro and micro dynamics of governance. The course focuses heavily on the broad trends shaping the sector, predominantly in the United States, but making connections to international trends. The goal is for students – whether they are interested in policy, finance or management – to develop their own “cognitive map” of their respective sector, so that they can identify and interpret key issues and challenges of sustainability experienced by stakeholders in their field, and consider their implications for practice. Classes will involve a mix of brief lectures; discussion based on readings and written assignments; and guest speakers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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