It addresses the ways in which both tangible and intangible forms of compensation may be used to motivate and reward employee performance. The course also deals with job analysis, job description and job evaluation on the basis of compensable factors as well as designing an equitable pay structure. Additionally, compensation management analyzes the influence of unions and government in determining the compensation of the labor force. It deals with the compensation of both hourly workers and managerial employees. In addition to learning basic research methods and approaches, the student will relate these items to the analysis of public programs and learn of existing research problems in the field of public administration.
Emphasis is placed on application oriented exercises.
An introduction to economic theory emphasizing those aspects important to public management. The evolution of organization theory in the United States, with emphasis upon modern concepts of organization. An overview of organization theory as implemented by American state and national government. The available alternatives for the government executive or manager involved in policy or decision-making processes. Examination of the contribution of economic, quantitative, and research techniques to the development, administration, and evaluation of these policies.