| Module Identifier |
MBM2410 |
| Module Title |
PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT |
| Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
| Co-ordinator |
Hugh R Burroughes |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 10 Hours |
| |
Seminars / Tutorials | 11 Hours |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours 2 answers from 6 questions | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | | 30% |
|
Aims
Overall the aim of the module is to ensure an understanding of why and in what way public sector management differs from private sector management.
Examination of the different accountabilities and responsibilities of public service managers, and problems involved in defining priorities and values.
The problems that arise from attempts to introduce private sector practices into public sector organisations, cross sector collaboration and the impact on values and ethics.
How and with what success the output and efficiency of public sector services can be measured.
Brief description
This module examines the principles and problems involved in the provision of goods and services by governments. A review of budgeting and decision styles associated with public administration is followed by consideration of the problems involved in public policy implementation. The main focus of the module is upon issues which have become prominent in the search for greater economy, effectiveness and responsiveness in the public sector. Radical changes in government organisations and service provision have been brought about by the introduction of private business technqieus and market forces - the 'new public management'. The case material is drawn mainly from Britain, which has seen revolutionary changes in the public sector since theearly 1980's.
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
Bovaird T & Loffler (2003) Public Management and Governance
Routledge
Flynn, N. (1997) Public Sector Management
3rd. Wheatsheaf
Ham & Hill. (1993) Policy Process in the Modern Capitalist State
2nd. Wheatsheaf
Ferlie, Ashburner, et al (1996) New Public Management in Action
OUP, Oxford
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7