CANADIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Undergraduate

This course introduces the study of public administration. It examines the theories, practices, and politics that shape decision-making and management in the Canadian public sector. Among the topics explored are theories of decision- making, organization, motivation, and democracy influencing public administration; the policy-making and political role of public servants; the growth and expansion of the Canadian state; and the evolution of financial and personnel management systems. PREREQUISITE: One of Political Science 2010, 2020, 2620 or permission of the instructor Lecture: Three hours a week