Topic

Dates

Course Introduction

8/19

I. ENVIRONMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1. The Development of Public Administration

9/2

2. The Public Bureaucracy

9/1

3. The Constant Presence of Conflicting Values

9/9

4. Bureaucratic Power

9/16,23

Midterm Exam

9/30

5. Interactions with Constitutional Actors

10/7,14

6. Interactions with Other Governmental Units and the Public

10/21,28

II. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

7. Making Decisions

11/4

8. Delivering Services

11/11

9. Reforming the Public Service

11/18

Administrative Rule Paper due

11/18

Conclusion

11/18

Final Exam (7:15-9:15 p.m.)

12/9