Republic of the Philippines

Bicol University
Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development
Legazpi City
bu-jmrigd@bicol-u.edu.ph

COURSE GUIDE TO PA 19 – ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

2nd Semester, SY 2020 – 2021

Welcome to PA 19 – Organization and Management Subject. First my congratulations to

you for successfully finishing your previous courses last semester. This course will one of the Major
Subjects in the course Bachelor of Public Administration, designed to provide understanding in the
major theories and practices of organization and management and their relevance to public
administration.

This material will serve as your guide in successfully understanding and completing this
subject. Please read this material before starting any lesson, because it outlines all the information
and requirements that you will be needing to complete this subject.

I. Course Introduction
A set-up where individuals from diverse backgrounds, different educational qualifications
and varied interests come together to work towards a common goal is called an organization. The
employees must work in close coordination with each other and try their level best to achieve the
organization’s goals.
It is essential to manage the employees well for them to feel indispensable for the
organization. Organization management helps to extract the best out of each employee so that
they accomplish the tasks within the given time frame.
Organization management binds the employees together and gives them a sense of loyalty
towards the organization.

II. Course Learning Objectives

1. Understand the critical grounding in basic organizational theory and management.
2. Explain the development of modern organizations and organizational analysis.
3. Identify the profit firms and other complex organizations (churches, the state, unions, social
movements, voluntary associations and so on.
4. Explore different explanations oof how organizations work, why fail, how experts have said
they should be managed and how they connect with other aspects of social structure and
culture

III. Target Learners and Prerequisites

As mentioned in the introduction, this course is one of the major subjects in Master of
Public Administration and it requires a prerequisite of the subject Introduction to Public
Administration. In taking this subject therefore you are expected to have a background on theories
of public administration, organization and management.

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Bicol University
Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development
Legazpi City
bu-jmrigd@bicol-u.edu.ph

IV. Mode of Delivery

For this semester, the University identified three (3) types of learners, namely: students
with
A. Good Internet access (able to participate in synchronous activity);
B. Poor to Fair Internet access (able to participate in asynchronous activities only); and
C. No Internet access.
Hence, below is the table that shows the mode of deliveries for each type of learner:

Type of Submission of Activities and

Mode of Access to Learning Materials
Learner Outputs
All resources will be accessed through the
course site (Google Classroom).
Output will be submitted in the
May avail consultation online and
A Course Site (Google Classroom) or
synchronous during scheduled consultation
through e-mail.
time.
Participate in the discussion or forum.
All resources will be accessed through the Output will be submitted in the
course site (Google Classroom). Course Site (Google Classroom) or
B May avail consultation online (asynchronous). through e-mail during their most
Participate in the discussion or forum convenient time WITHIN the
(asynchronous). allotted time.
All resources will be in PRINTED form. May be
accessed in two (2) ways: 1. Mail; 2. Dropbox
Outputs will be submitted
at the BUJMRIGD Office.
C through; 1. Mail; 2. Dropbox at
May avail of consultation through Text of Call.
the BUJMRIGD Office.
NOT required to participate in discussion or
forum.
Note: Students should inform the Faculty on the first week of classes their preferred mode of
delivery.

V. Course Structure and Schedule

The course is divided into eight (8) chapters/units and is further divided into 40 lessons.
Each lesson will have its own lecture (printed/video/recorded), learning activities and self-
assessment. You are expected to finish all the 40 lessons within the 18-week period. The table
below shows your weekly activity for the whole semester please refer to it on a weekly basis to
make sure you are not missing any activities or deadlines.

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Bicol University
Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development
Legazpi City
bu-jmrigd@bicol-u.edu.ph

Week Topic
1 Enriching Sense of Belongingness
The Job
2-3
The Requirements of the Job
4-5 Organization and Its Environment
6-7 Goal Setting Process
8 Mid Term Examinations
9-10 Executing the Plan
11-12 Managing People
13-14 Sustaining Operations
15-16 Global Competitiveness
17-18 Final Examinations / Submission of Capstone Projects

VI. Course Requirements / Assessment Activities

The assessment that will be used is categorized into two: criterion-reference assessment
and interim/benchmark assessment. For criterion reference assessment you will be measured if
you have achieve the goals set forth in the course learning outcomes of the subject. For the
interim/benchmark assessments, you will be evaluated at the end of every period. In these two
categories you will be graded accordingly.
You will also be required to submit additional required reading analysis for additional
learning in relation to the subject. Your outputs for each topic shall also be graded using a rubric
whenever applicable. The final requirement of this course is a portfolio of the Best Practices for
Organization and Management of an Agency/Organization/Office of your choosing . In any case
that there will be a deviation from this requirement you may communicate with me to find a more
suitable equivalent.

VII. Grading System

As indicated in the syllabus, your course performance will be evaluated based on the
following:

Written Exam 2 5%
Quality and timeliness of the submitted
reports or other requirements. 40%
Participation to class discussion and activities 20%
Attendance and per rating 15%

30% (Midterm Grade)

+ 70% (Tentative Grade)

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Bicol University
Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development
Legazpi City
bu-jmrigd@bicol-u.edu.ph

FINAL RATING

VIII. Learning Resources

To support your learning, lecture materials and resources will be provided along during the
duration of the course that will be uploaded to the course site. Some resource materials for the
discussion of some topics are already readily available in the internet for you to access. Just make
sure that these materials will suit the topic and its publishing is within five years, as not to have
outdated information for better understanding.

IX. Instructors Profile

Provided below is my brief profile and contact information, please feel free to reach out to
me in your most convenient mans should you have any concerns about this course. I will be happy
to be of assistance.

Name: Eda Salvacion Paje – Adirnado

Office: Jesse M Robredo Institute of Governance and Development
Contact Information:
CP No: 09173104283
Email: espadornado@bicol-u.edu.ph
FB Messenger:Eda Paje Adornado
Consultation Schedule:
Online: Monday - Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Onsite: Thursday 11:00 – 12:00 NN

* Face-to-face consultation is by appointment basis, set an appointment at least a day

before the intended date of consultation. Health and Safety protocols will be strictly observed.

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