PADM 310 - Comparative Public Administration

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

A comparative study of the public administrative systems of selected countries. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the historical development of public administration (2) Compare and contrast the basic elements of public administration in various world governments and non-governmental organizations (3) Describe the internal and external forces that affect public administration in differing political systems (4) Compare and contrast the basic elements of public administration in various world governments/ organizations (5) Analyze the effectiveness of public administration in various environments (6) Describe the functions and impacts of administrative reforms, privatization, devolutions, and empowerment (7) Compare and contrast the roles of bureaucratic power and bureaucratic authority among various national systems of public administration (8) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to public administration

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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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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