Managing Modern Government

3 cr · Undergraduate

A study of the skills required to effectively manage in the public sector. Topics covered include: managerial effectiveness, written and interpersonal communication, gaining power and influence, working with political staff and politicians, conflict management, risk management, performance management, creating and working through teams, decision-making, motivation, and empowerment. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 4470 and the former POLS 4570. Restricted to students enrolled in the Honours program in Political Studies or with written consent of the instructor or department head.