PADM 381 - History Perspectives and Readings

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course will explore historical events and individuals who shaped leadership, organizational and commerce practices of a variety of organizational types. A special focus is placed on the role of history's transferrable lessons to modern organizations. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing or permission of advisor. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify challenges that humans have faced in the ecological, economic, political, government and business fields, and explain how and why humans responded to those challenges. (2) Analyze and explain the changes in business or public organizations that took place throughout early history and how they affected strategies today. (3) Identify major achievements in these fields and assess their impact on society and organizations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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