A study of the functions of public personnel management and the challenges it faces in the American Society and government. PBAD 7431- Organizational Behavior in the Public Sector A course studying human behavior in organizations with special attention to the unique characteristics of the interface between behavior and organizational structures in the public sector. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and using techniques appropriate to categorical analysis and the simple linear model. Students will also be exposed to research design, measurement, and the use of computer program packages appropriate to the public sector. A thorough study of the design and implementation of policy and program evaluation in public and non-profit agencies.
Special attention is given to monitoring agency operations through performance measurement.
The mechanics of cost benefit analysis and qualitative assessment techniques are examined. A systematic study of how public policy is developed, implemented, and evaluated. Attention is given to the skills of policy analysis as well as the social problems and cultural interpretations that lead to public policy. Illustrations from domestic policy in the United States are supplemented with insights from other nations. PBAD 7533- Public Sector Planning Examines the scope, theories, resources and politics of urban, regional, state and national planning.