You will be introduced to material about working in teams and the group process, including the management of conflict. Throughout the course we will use cases, brief writing assignments, class presentations, and other methods to actively engage students. Student presentations will be evenly distributed over the last three sessions. These books are not required. Students are encouraged to consult these and other relevant sources to deepen their understanding of the challenges facing managers in public service organizations.
All assignments are to be submitted at the beginning of the class on the date due.
As one of 4 to 5 members of a team, you will prepare a report and make a class presentation starting week 14. Teams will be working on this project throughout the semester. Teams will periodically be asked to provide information about their progress. Divide and coordinate tasks among team members. Explore opportunities for finding a public or non-profit organization, group or issue to serve as the case study for the team's theme.