PA546 - Issues in Public Management
Political Science and Public Administration
James P. Conroy, MS Contact -- Vita
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Course Description:
This course centers on several issues that stem from the workplace, and adapts to the changes in the workforce
environment throughout the years. This edition, in particular, approaches the material through the view of the
manager, as opposed to the personnel specialist's perspective. The concepts in this course will focus on strategic
thinking in human resource management and will discuss several human resource management activities that are
related to the strategic goals and objectives of the public employer.
Public Personnel Management, Contexts and Strategies. 5th Edition. By: Klingner, Donald E. and
Nalbandian, John. Copyright: 2003. 384 pp, ISBN #: 0130993077
Grading Procedure:
Your grade will be determined as follows:
Midterm Exam: 33 1/3%
Final Exam: 33 1/3%
Writing Assignment: 33 1/3%
The grades will be added and averaged to comprise your final grade. Each is based on 100%.
Both the midterm and final examinations will be multiple choice and essay questions. The final examination will
not be cumulative, however.
The writing assignment will consist of a 10 page paper, double-spaced, on one of the topics we have examined
throughout the course. You will be requested to discuss your topic with the instructor prior to beginning this
assignment. The writing assignment will be due anytime before taking the final examination.
Breakdown of Grades:
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
Below 60
A
B
C
D
F
Method of Instruction:
PA 546, Issues in Public Management, is a distance-learning course offered through Canyon College. This
class allows the student to work ay his or her own pace; as such, it is essential that the student reviews all available
materials located in the text, the syllabus and any notes. Your mid-term and final examinations will be administered
during the student's fourth and eighth weeks, respectively. We will read through this book and will, for the most
part, review two chapters per week. As stated, this is a self-paced course and students can work at their own pace;
however, exams will be administered during the above-referenced times.
Each student must submit to the instructor the following:
Name
E-Mail address, Telephone #
Course Expectations
Professional Work Experience
Educational Background/Major
Other Interests
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction, Part I:
Chapter 1:The World of Public Personnel Management - pp. 1-23
Assignment - critically read this chapter in it's entirety.
Week 2:
Chapter 2:Doing Public HRM in the United States - pp. 35-59
Assignment - Critically read this chapter in it's entirety
Week 3: Planning, Part II:
Chapter 3:Strategic Thinking about Human Resources Management - pp. 62-83 Chapter 4:Planing, Budgeting, Productivity and Information Systems - pp. 84-108
Assignment - Critically read these chapters in their entirety.
Week 4:
Chapter 5:Defining and Organizing Work - pp. 110-125 Chapter 6:Rewarding Work: Pay and Benefits - pp. 131-145
Assignment: Critically read these chapters in their entirety.
End of Week 4: Mid-Term Examination
Week 5: Acquisition, Part III:
Chapter 7:The Saga of Social Equity: EEO, AA, and Workforce Diversity - pp. 160-181 Chapter 8:Recruitment, Selection and Promotion - pp. 184-206
Assignment: Critically read these chapters in their entirety.
Week 6: Development, Part IV:
Chapter 9:Leadership and Employee Performance in Turbulent Times - pp. 213-236 Chapter 10:Training, Education and Staff Development - pp. 238-259
Assignment: Critically read these chapters in their entirety
Week 7:
Chapter 11:Performance Appraisal - pp. 261-288 Chapter 12:Safety and Health - pp. 290-312
Assignment: Critically read these chapters in their entirety
Week 8:
Chapter 13:Organizational Justice - pp. 316-346 Chapter 14:Collective Bargaining - pp. 348-372
Assignment: Critically read these chapters in their entirety
End of Week VIII: Writing Assignment Due and Final Examination Completed
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor
