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3.00 Credits
This introductory course to the field of public administration reviews the administrative, management, and political processes used in the federal, state and local levels of government. Political, ethical, and managerial concerns will be examined in the management of public programs as well as their impact on the development and implementation of public policy. Students review case studies and analyze relevant current events in the field of public administration. (3 credits)
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This course explores various aspects of the organization and operations of the human resource function in the public sector. Emphasis is on structural, behavioral and legal concepts and issues in governmental and public sector environments. Students compare current theory with practice in such areas as human resource planning, strategies for recruitment and selection, job analysis, position classification, diversity, motivation and retention of employees, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, training and development, strategic labor-management issues and relations, and the influence of federal regulations on the practice of human resources (i.e., Equal Employment Opportunity, sexual harassment, and discrimination policies). (3 credits) Prerequisites: MGT 340 and MGT 352 (MGT 350)
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This course surveys social psychological factors in terms of organization structure, functions, interactions and relationships between organizational members within public sector agencies and institutions. The focus of the course is upon the unique aspects of public sector organizations as they relate to issues of human interactions, communications, bureaucratic procedures, employee motivations, internal formal and informal social relationships, group behavior and external influences upon agency behavior in fulfilling a defined mission. Armed with a knowledge of the theories, concepts, and research findings of social psychology, students will be better able to design social policy and management initiatives that are consistent with the way people in public sector organizations really function. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Budgets express the public policy choices made by public sector policy making bodies and elected officials. This course provides an examination of the budgeting and financial management functions in the public sector. The process by which public programs analyze budget needs and subsequently present them to elected officials and legislative bodies are covered. The systems used by public sector organizations to manage budgets and track expenditures are analyzed. (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACC 301 and ACC 302
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the organization and operations of procurement and outsourcing/privatization as a strategic policy position in public sector agencies. Federal, state and local levels of government and public services now utilize the procurement of contracted private goods and services to meet the mission goals of public sector operations. The course surveys different approaches to the procurement of goods and services through bids, requests for proposals, auctioning and other means of obtaining competitive pricing. Situations where single source procurement and "competition impractical" procurement circumstances might apply are discussed. Emphasis is given to "best practices" in the field and developing methodology for the improvement of strategic privatization, long term contracts, and contract monitoring. Implications for strategic management in the public sector are discussed. (3 credit
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3.00 Credits
Philosophical thinking and reasoning are introduced by examining the basic questions of life: knowledge, values, ethics, society and the nature of reality. Exploring the meaning of life and helping the students develop a unique philosophy of life statement are integral parts of this course. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizing quantitative techniques used in business/ management decision-making, this course surveys design, forecasting, statistical inference, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and the use of software for statistical analysis and modeling of business practices. (3 credits) Prerequisite: MAT 110
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with methods and design in behavioral research. Students learn systematic methodology for behavioral research to enable them to make better decisions when designing research projects, and to become more discerning consumers of research results. Research tools, statistical concepts, and problem analysis are discussed. (3 credits) Prerequisite: RES 311
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4.00 Credits
This course provides all graduate students with the tools needed to complete in-depth research, reading, writing and speaking activities that are an integral part of all coursework at WIU. Special attention is given to the concept of plagiarism, as well as academic expectations of graduate students across all disciplines. Research design and methodology, identification and use of primary and secondary research, and information and data analysis are discussed with a focus on their application to the Applied Thesis project. Included are concepts of regression analysis through single variable. This is the first course in the Applied Thesis sequence so the development of a research proposal for Applied Thesis is required. (4 credits) Registration Note: Must be first course taken in the graduate program; co-registration with one other course is permitted but not recommended.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides all graduate students with the tools they need to complete writing activities that will be a part of all coursework at WIU. Special attention will be given to the concept of plagiarism, as well as academic expectations of graduate students across all disciplines.
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