5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Brenton Scott;
Language
English
Main themes
- General introduction to management and its scientific sources
- Global management tools (strategy tools, planning, risk management...)
- the choice of the organisational structures
- accountant and budgetary control in the public sector (general concepts)
- Management control and performance contracts
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | - Give students a first approach to management in the public sector and to some of the techniques used, mainly in the fields of the strategy, organization and management control - Approach in a critical way: 1° the transfer of private management methods and techniques to the public sector, and 2° the interaction between the political authorities and the administration in the setting of managerial reforms - Give students a first approach to the management techniques through exercises and through the analysis of practical cases (possibly in the presence of invited experts) |
Content
As the boundaries between the public and private sectors collide, more active strategic management techniques have become popular in many countries. Yet the expectations of citizens, service users, other stakeholders, and political masters directing the administration and execution of policies and public services can introduce constraints, complexities, and challenges. In this course Belgium’s public management reform trajectory and distinctive political landscape is compared and contrasted against its neighbours and neoliberal Anglophone countries, in order to critically question the future of public service design and delivery. There will be opportunities to debate and deconstruct actual management dilemmas through real cases.
Teaching methods
Interactive classes facilitated by the teacher, with guided discussions as each key concept is introduced and analysed. Case studies will be read and prepared for prior to each class, based on theoretical readings, and each participant will be questioned (loosely) using the Socratic method. Communicating in "perfect" English is not required, as this is an opportunity to improve through practise over the quadrimester.
Evaluation methods
Responding to the case study questions each week through Moodle ("at home" engagement with this activity is possible). This is the minor part of the final grade, comprising 2 points. The final two briefing papers also use the case study method, ensuring that participants can practise throughout the course. This is the major component of the final grade, and is worth 18 points (9 points for each paper). The work is "at home" and therefore can be submitted after the conclusion of the teaching. Communicating in "perfect" English is not required and is not the principal basis of evaluation.
Other information
Having followed the course "Public action" (LPOLS1223) or equivalent.
Online resources
Information on the website of the course (Moodle)
Bibliography
Electronically provided lecture and reading materials via Moodle.
Teaching materials
- Electronically provided lecture and reading materials via Moodle.
Faculty or entity
PSAD
