PADM 211 - Principles of Management

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

Emphasis on the major theories and functions of management. Students develop an understanding of why management is needed in all organizations and what constitutes good management. Dual listed as BMGT 208. Pre-requisite: BMGT 101 or PADM 210. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Understand the variety of risks that are faced by organizations (2) Identify methods for planning and to extent avoiding the consequences of these risks (3) Identify methods for recovering from impact of these risks (4) Obtain tools and techniques for identifying risks and developing plans within a specific organization (5) Understand how to use various government and other resources to supplement this planning (6) Describe the historical, legal. Political, ethical and social basis of public personnel administration (7) Compare and contrast the federal and sample state laws that affect governmental personnel administration with those affecting private employers (8) Describe the development and current application of civil service laws and practices (9) Describe the recruitment, hiring, and retention practices for public sector employees and volunteers (10) Describe the role of collective bargaining and the processes and procedures for public-sector unions (11) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to public personnel

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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