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3.00 Credits
This course will cover quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to defining, structuring, analyzing and evaluating policies and decisions in government and non-profit agencies. Pre-requisites: PADM 210, MATH 150 or greater; or permission of instructor. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Explain the use of alternative methods of delivering public services, such as privatization contracting, the use of non-governmental organizations and similar concepts (2) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting (3) Differentiate between quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods and apply those concepts to a government or nonprofit policy problem
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3.00 Credits
Organizational structure affects the function and performance of public agencies. Topics in this course include the elements, concepts and principles of organizational theories and leadership development in government and non-profit agencies. Pre-requiste: PADM 210 or BMGT 208 or permission. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the historical development of organizational theories (2) Compare and contrast the major theories of organizational behavior in the context of public and non-profit agencies (3) Describe the organizational structures used in public and non-profit organizations (4) Describe the interaction and interdependence of governmental and non-governmental actors and agencies in the provision of public service (5) Describe the role of the administrator in organizing and leading public and non-profit agencies (6) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to organizational theory
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3.00 Credits
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
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3.00 Credits
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
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3.00 Credits
A foundation in constitutional, statutory, common and agency-made law as it applies to the powers, procedures and judicial review of public agencies. Pre-requisites: PADM 210 or BMGT 201 or POLS 209. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Differentiate between laws enacted by legislators, case law, and administrative law (2) Describe the political influences on administrative law (3) Describe the development, implementation and enforcement of administrative law (4) Describe the manners in which government agencies influence other organizations and individuals other than official rulemaking (5) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to the public organization's roles, responsibilities and constraints in administrative law
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PADM 214 and focuses on gathering and analyzing data to build and present line item and program budgets, narratives and presentations. This course will include the use of computer spreadsheet applications (such as MS Excel). Prerequisite: PADM 214 or permission of instructor. Course Objectives (1) Analyze financial and other organizational data to establish baseline and trend information for budget building. (2) Build a line item budget, associated narratives and presentations. (3)Build a program budget, associated narratives and presentations. (4) Describe analysis, evaluation, audit and accountability measures for public agency budgets and finance. (5) Use computer spreadsheet applications to build and analyze budgets. (6) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to public budgeting and finance
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the legal and ethical issues confronting non-profit organizations Prerequisites: PADM 206 or PADM 210 or permission Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the historical legal development of charitable organizations (2) Describe the requirements under federal and selected state legislative, case and administrative laws regulating nonprofit organizations (3) Describe the legal and ethical requirements and responsibilities of the board of directors and executive officers (4) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to the legal and ethical issues non-profit organizations face
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3.00 Credits
Emergencies and disasters affect the business, non-profit and governmental sectors, as well as residents, customers and employees. This course will introduce the student to the types of disasters faced by the community and the preparedness measures necessary for organizational continuity of operations and business recovery. Dual listed as BMGT 222 Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal, political and social basis of disaster and emergency management (2) Explain the four phases of emergency management (3) Describe the cause, effect and preparedness activities related to natural, technological and attack related emergencies and disasters (4) Describe the role of government and nongovernmental organizations in emergency and disaster management (5) Explain and prepare a hazard vulnerability and risk analysis (6) Explain and prepare a business continuity / continuity of operations plan (7) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to emergency and disaster management
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the concepts and principles of community risk assessment and response to and recovery from natural and man-made disasters. The focus of the course will be on the legal and organizational frameworks, roles and responsibilities of public, non-profit and private agencies in preparedness and response. Pre-requisite: PADM 210; PADM 222 or permission Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal, political and social basis of disaster and emergency management (2) Explain and describe the importance and interrelationship of the four phases of emergency management as they relate to response organizations (3) Describe the preparedness and response activities related to natural, technological and attack related emergencies and disasters (4) Evaluate the hazard assessment process and the role of the emergency responder in community disaster planning and recovery (5) Describe the coordination of government and nongovernmental organizations in multi-level emergency and disaster management (6) Define the parameters and effectiveness of an Emergency Operations Plan and its components (7) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to emergency and disaster management
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. Topics include the historical, legal and organizational framework for community fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and emergency communications (9-1-1) systems. Pre-requisite: PADM 210 or CRMJ 150 or permission Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal, ethical and social basis of fire and emergency services (2) Define and discuss the elements of effective departmental organization (3) Classify what training and skills are needed to establish departmental organization (4) Analyze the value of a community-related approach to risk reduction (5) Outline the priorities of a budget planning document while anticipating the diverse needs of a community (6) Assess the importance of positively influencing community leaders by demonstrating effective leadership (7) Analyze the concept of change and the need to be aware of future trends in fire and emergency services management (8) Report on the importance of communications technology, fire service networks and the Internet when conducting problem-solving analysis and management trends (9) Explain the national assessment models and their respective approaches to certification (10) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to fire and emergency services
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