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Module 1: Global Management in the Public Sector—Theoretical Perspectives
Overview
In this module, we will focus on the relevant perspectives influencing public-sector management. Specifically, we will examine the historical, global, theoretical, ethical, and functional dimensions of public-sector management. We will explore the effects of globalization, the role of governments, the roles of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and management, marketing, and finance strategies.
Module 1: Global Management in the Public Sector—Theoretical Perspectives
Objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to: summarize the historical evolution of public-sector management describe three ways in which globalization has influenced public-sector management describe three theoretical perspectives in the development of public-sector management outline three ethical perspectives that are present in global public-sector management explain the role of governmental, nongovernmental, and intergovernmental organizations in public-sector management
Topic 1. Introduction
Public-sector management is broadly defined to include the management of government agencies, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) such as the World Bank and the United Nations, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) such as the Red Cross/Red Crescent. These entities work to meet the identified needs of citizens based on the organizations ' objectives, resources, capabilities, and managerial skills.
In this module, we will look at the way public-sector management has evolved over time, explore the current theories and best practices in the field, and place public-sector management in the context of a worldwide practice. In the subsequent modules, we will study in detail the roles of governments, IGOs, and NGOs in the global context and the key managerial functions of strategic planning, human resource management, marketing, and finance around the world.
Topic 2. Historical
Overview
In this module, we will focus on the relevant perspectives influencing public-sector management. Specifically, we will examine the historical, global, theoretical, ethical, and functional dimensions of public-sector management. We will explore the effects of globalization, the role of governments, the roles of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and management, marketing, and finance strategies.
Module 1: Global Management in the Public Sector—Theoretical Perspectives
Objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to: summarize the historical evolution of public-sector management describe three ways in which globalization has influenced public-sector management describe three theoretical perspectives in the development of public-sector management outline three ethical perspectives that are present in global public-sector management explain the role of governmental, nongovernmental, and intergovernmental organizations in public-sector management
Topic 1. Introduction
Public-sector management is broadly defined to include the management of government agencies, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) such as the World Bank and the United Nations, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) such as the Red Cross/Red Crescent. These entities work to meet the identified needs of citizens based on the organizations ' objectives, resources, capabilities, and managerial skills.
In this module, we will look at the way public-sector management has evolved over time, explore the current theories and best practices in the field, and place public-sector management in the context of a worldwide practice. In the subsequent modules, we will study in detail the roles of governments, IGOs, and NGOs in the global context and the key managerial functions of strategic planning, human resource management, marketing, and finance around the world.
Topic 2. Historical
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