MBA6940

Development administration

Not offered in 1999

Alex Owen

6 points -3 hours per week -Second semester -City (30 Collins Street) -Prerequisite: consult with lecturer

Synopsis The subject aims to provide public sector manager operating in developing countries, whether in service of local or international public agencies with skills, competencies and knowledge to manage public sector orientated development projects and agencies. The subject introduces students to leading issues in development management and to competing interpreatations of these issues. Attention will focus on the public sector in developing countries. Topics will include organisational environments, policy making, bureaucracy, culture, administrative reform, organisational design, the planning process, public enterprises and privatisation and non-governmental organisations.

Assessment Essay (2000 words): 20% -Syndicate assignment (4000 words): 40% -Examination (2 hours): 40%

Recommended texts

Subramanium V Public administration in the third world 1990

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