PADM 311 - Special Employee Relations in Public Agencies

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course includes the legal and managerial considerations regarding human resources and employee relations in government and non-profit agencies. Special emphasis will be on civil service employees and those represented by collective bargaining units, including negotiation and dispute resolution processes. Additional topics include special personnel relationships, such as contract and temporary employees, and volunteers in public service. Pre-requisite: PADM 210 or PADM 206 or BMGT 207 or BMGT 208 or permission. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the historical and legal development of civil service, merit systems and labor relations in public organizations (2) Identify and describe the federal and selected state legislative, case and administrative laws regulating human resources in public organizations (3) Describe the labor organizing, collective bargaining and dispute resolution processes in public organizations (4) Describe volunteer recruitment, retention and management processes and strategies (5) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to public sector human resources

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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