Course Syllabus

Course Overview

The course allows students to develop skills and competencies to become effective managers and leaders in organizations pursuing the public interest. It draws from the organization theory and organizational behavior, leadership, and public and nonprofit management literatures for insight into the critical role of management and leadership in governance.

Specific topics covered in the course include the external environment of public organizations; power and accountability; organizational structure and design; goal setting and performance assessment; decision making; employee motivation and work-related attitudes; organizational demography; small groups and teams; leadership theory; organizational change; and interorganizational collaboration, outsourcing, and co-production.

The official course syllabus is here:V535 Syllabus Fall 2026.pdf

Learning objectives appear under each course module.