Introduction to Public Management

Week 1: Class Introduction Week 2: Understanding the Scope and Evolution of Public Administration and Management Readings; Shafritz Chapter 1, Dye Chapter 1, Bovaird Chapter 1 Week 3: Bureaucracy, Organizational Behavior, and Governance Readings; Shafritz Chapter 7, Peters & Pierre Paper (JPART), Week 4: Intergovernmental Relations Readings; Shafritz Chapter 4, Dye Chapter 5, Agata Chapter 3 Week 5: Personnel Management Readings; Shafritz Chapter 11, Bovaird Chapter 9, Agata Chapter 11 and 17 Week 6: Public Management Readings; Bovaird Chapter 2, Agata Chapter 13 Week 7: Strategic Management and Marketing in Public Sector Organizations Readings; Shafritz Chapter 9, Bovaird Chapter 4 Week 8: Quality of Government and Quality of Management in Public Sector Organizations Readings; Rothstein & Teorell Paper (Governance), Bovaird Chapter 12 Week 9: Local Government Readings; Bastianen & Keuffer Paper (Local Government Studies), Agata Chapter 7, Noda Chapter 1 and 2 Week 10: Public Sector Reform Readings; Bovaird Chapter 3, Kettl Chapter 1, 2, and 3, Pollitt & Bouckaert Chapter 1 and 2 Week 11: Public Trust in Government Readings; Bouckaert Paper (Administration), OECD (selected chapters or topics) Week 12: Public Policy Readings; Dye Chapter 2, Birkland Chapter 7 Week 13: Class Wrap Up *Course contents and schedule are subject to change.

The course will be conducted in person, combining lectures and discussions.

Reading Summary and Case Study Group Presentation 25% Active Class Participation 25% Final Paper 50% Students are expected to read the assigned materials prior to each class, and active participation in class discussions is strongly encouraged. From Week 2, groups of students will be assigned to give a presentation (about 15 minutes) to summarize the topic and reading materials for the assigned week. Number of presentations per student and/or number of presentations per week would depend on the size of class. Presenters are required to present the underlying key questions in each topic and to be ready for the following discussion with instructors and among students. In addition to summary presentation, same students group is assigned to present the case studies with the application of concepts and/or theoretical framework of that week (from week 2) for 15 to 20 minutes. Presenters can pick up the concept and/or theoretical framework which is most relevant to his/her research interests and study area. In the final paper, students are required to write a research design proposal by applying one or two concepts/theoretical frameworks learned in this course. Alternatively, a student can write a critical literature review essay by examining theoretical approaches learned in the course. It should be submitted in Word format, between 15 and 20 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman, using APA citation style. The final paper submission deadline is July 21, 2026. Final Paper Evaluation Rubric 1.Objectives: Clearly states the study’s objectives of study and provides a scholarly and logical discussion of the topic. 2.Literature Review: Clearly identifies the theoretical materials and relates them to the objectives of the study. 3.Method: Explains the method clearly. 4.Organization: Presents a logical and coherent topical sequence; statements are clear and unambiguous. 5.Understanding of Subject: Demonstrates originality of ideas and provides a clear and provides a clear and comprehensive description of research objectives.

All members of the university community are expected to maintain complete honesty in all academic work, presenting only that which is their own in exams and assignments. Violators of the principles of intellectual honesty and integrity will be immediately reported to the university management.