Relationship between the board and the executive is covered, and ethics topics typical to nonprofit organizations such as self dealing, fiduciary responsibility, and human resource issues. Methods used by managers to systematically assess performance. Prepares managers to use information more effectively in developing programs and services and formulating policy, and covers reporting techniques to communicate performance results. Examination of decision making under risk and uncertainty. Readings introduce the major intellectual perspectives on the topic and are drawn from a variety of disciplines, including biology, economics, law, and psychology.
Emphasis is on making actual decisions under uncertainty.
May be repeated with different topic. Current issues in management of public organizations in contemporary American government. Practical applications of theories and analysis to managerial problems are included. Competence in improving management in selected government settings is emphasized. Exploration of external and internal factors that are reshaping public and nonprofit organizations.