COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Course Code Course PUBLIC ORGANIZATION AND Pre- None Credit 3
Information Title MANAGEMENT requisite Units
PA 113

Course This course involves key readings in the field and the analysis of cases, concepts, theories, methods, and procedures in managing public
Description organizations. Readings and lectures will orient students to basic concepts and research that inform our thinking on public management.
Each student is responsible, through self-study, reading assignments, and class interaction, to learn relevant public management theory,
concepts and applications.

University Vision Mission Core Values

Vision/Mission/ Universidad de Manila promotes free and Universidad de Manila promotes free Quality and Excellent Education
Core Values quality tertiary education for the and quality tertiary education for the Academic Freedom
underprivileged youth, relevant curricular and underprivileged youth, relevant Highest Ethical Standard
research programs, and responsive extension curricular and research programs, and Empowerment
Pro People
services- all these benefiting the City of Manila responsive extension services- all these
and the country. benefiting the City of Manila and the
country.

College The College of Arts and Sciences Mission Core Values

Vision/Mission/ ( CAS)envisions to create a balance
between the body, soul, and spirit
among the youth of Manila and shall
help build a livable community. .
The College of Arts and Sciences Quality and Excellent Education :
(CAS)commissions to provide The university scholars and young
students with liberal education professionals are UDM’s customers.
that promoted social awareness & They deserve quality and excellent
 involvement and by introducing education which we are committed to
them to basic and advanced provide in a holistic manner.
scientific academic pursuit.
Academic Freedom :
In the pursuit of quality education and
academic excellence, UDM shall
recognize, promote and .

Empowerment :
Members of the student body
empowered with authority and
autonomy in managing, planning and
making decisions and actions of their
own turf.

Institutional UDM Graduate Attributes (GA) Institutional Graduate Attributes and Learning Outcomes (IGALO)
A UDM Graduate Shall:
Graduate
Attributes and 1. Professional Competence Demonstrate understanding and master of the fundamental knowledge and skills
Learning required for effective professional practice in the field of specification
2. Critical Thinking Problem Solving Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline related
Outcomes
Skills problems
(IGALO) Contribute to city and nation-building and development through application of new
3. Productivity technology
Apply effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
4. Communication Skills Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
Allows team members to solve problems together, thus expediting the process of
5. Interpersonal Skills finishing task
Display skills to assess and apply its insights effectively and the ability to identity
6. Collaboration appropriate sources of evidence and interpret potential complex and conflicting
findings in appropriate specific practice settings.
7. Reason-minded Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development and in professional
 practice excellence
8. Lifelong Learning Holds personal values and beliefs as ethical professional consistent with Filipino
family values. Industry desired values and global citizen values.
9. Social and Ethical Responsibility Serves others willingly as a way towards contributing a nation building and
participants in influencing public policy towards the promotion of just society
10. Nationalism

Program
PILO 1. Aims to develop public servants with the required knowledge, values and skills.
Intended
PILO 2. Perform the basic functions of management such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, leading and controlling
Learning PILO 3. Prepares its graduates for technical and administrative positions in government including the foreign service and civil society
Outcomes/Level PILO 4. Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace
PILO 5. Select the proper decision tools to critically, analytically, and creatively solve problems and drive results
Outcomes
PILO 6. Development managers of small and medium-sized voluntary sector or civil society organizations
(PILO)

Course Intended Co1: Understand the role and practices of management in the process of recruiting, selecting, and training, compensating and
advancing the organization’s workforce.
Learning
Co2: Examine students awareness, involvement and participation in the social and environmental initiatives organized by the
Outcomes company.
(CILO) Co3: Examine the environmental sustainability and benefits to the organization and stakeholders.
Co4: Understand the conceptions and dimensions of organizational culture.
Co5: Have an understanding of collaborative leadership, leadership styles, and their impact on organizations and employees.

Learning Outcomes Content Teaching-Learning Strategies Assessment

 Asynchronous Synchronous Tasks
Physical Virtual

Week 1-3 1. Describe Dynamic I.Class Orientation Moodle – activity Lessons G - meet Group work:
The Dynamic Context Context Organization
of Public Organization Management basic 1. The Dynamic Context Group chat Lectures Multimedia Research on
The Challenge of Organization instruction Dynamic Context of
concepts, its purpose, Reading online of
Effective Public Management Basic Public Organization
Organization and basic principles, tools, Concepts the subject matter Interactive
Management and approaches. discussion Identify which
Understanding the - Purpose of Public principles, tools or
Study of Organization: Organization and
approaches in Public
A Historical Review Management
Organization and
1. Discuss the management .
Distinctive ,and
approaches to
WEEK 4-6 analyzing the  Introduction to Moodle – Activity Students will provide
What Makes distinction between Distinctive Lessons Conduct a live via online realization
Distinctive? public and private G meet
Analyzing the Lectures session for from initial
 Introduction to
organizations. question and discussion.
Environment of Public Analyzing the Reading online of
Organizations the subject matter answer
2. Define the concepts of Environment of
The Impact of Political
organizational Public Interactive
Power and Public
Policy environment and the Organizations Discussion Working as a group
environmental
domain.  Introduction to
Impact of Political
3. Compare and contrast Power and Public
the assumptions and Policy
main
 WEEK 7-10
Organizational Goals and Moodle – Activity Lessons Interactive Recitation
Key Dimensions of  Discuss the Effectiveness: discussion
G meet Lectures Written exam
Organizing and important
Managing 1. Definition Reading online
Organizational Goal Reading online of Group
Organizational Goals of the subject
 Explain the power & 2. Key terms the subject matter Presentation
and Effectiveness matter ]
Formulating and politics affect
Achieving Purpose: decision making 3. Approaches
Power, Decision outcomes
Formulating and
Making and Strategy  Discuss the Midterm
Organizational Achieving Purpose: Power,
usefulness of three IT Examination
Structure, Design, Decision Making and
applications used in
Technology, Strategy:
Information organizational
Technology, and Social decision making 1. Definition
Media
2. Key terms

3. Advantages/
Disadvantages
 WEEK 11-14 Introduction to
Understanding People in
Understanding People Public Organizations Moodle – Activity Lessons Instruction Oral Recitation
in Public 1. Discuss the public Motivation and Motivation G meet Lecture Interactive Written Exam
Organizations organizations
motivation and Theory. Discussion
Motivation and Group Chat Multimedia Working as group
motivation theory
Motivation Theory Concepts of Conduct a live
Understanding People in Reading online of session for
Understanding people Public Organizations: the subject matter
in Public question and
2. Discuss the values, answer
Organizations : incentives and work Values, Incentives, and
Values, Incentives, and related attitudes work related Attitudes
Work – related
Attitudes

Leadership, Concepts of Leadership,

Managerial Roles, and 3. Discuss the Managerial Roles, and
Organizational Culture leadership, Organizational Culture
managing roles and
organizational
culture
 WEEK 15-18

Teamwork : Demonstrate and explain Moodle-Activity Lessons Interactive Oral Recitation

Understanding Discuss the Understanding the teamwork, Discussion
Communication and Communication and understanding Group Chat Lectures Written Exam
Conflict in Groups Conflict in Groups communication and Multimedia
Gmail Group Instruction
conflict in groups presentation
Reading online of
STRATEGIES FOR the subject matter
MANAGING AND
IMPROVING PUBLIC
SECTOR

Managing Explain the Managing Examination

Organizational Change Discuss the Managing Organizational Change
and Develop Organizational Change and and Develop
Develop

Advancing Effective Describe the Advancing

Management in the Discuss the Advancing Effective Management in
Public Sector Effective Management in the Public Sector
the Public Sector
Learning Environment:
Physical Classroom
The medium of instruction is in English.
Raise your hand for permission to speak.
Be respectful. (When the teacher is discussing please keep quiet).
Smoking is not allowed during class time.
Students must read in advance.
Be professional. (Be on time, wear proper attire, and be attentive)
Do not copy and paste your answers. (Plagiarism) Student will
receive automatic “0”.
Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting abbreviations
such as “u” instead of you.
Students can only go to the bathroom before or after the class.
Class Policies :
Virtual Hybrid
The medium of instruction is in English. The medium of instruction is in English.
Find a quiet place free of distractions. Have your Essay, Quizzes, and Exams should be
device ready. written in English.
Be professional. (Be on time, wear proper attire, Students must read in advance.
and be attentive)
Do not copy and paste your answers.
Use your full-name when you join the class. (Plagiarism) Student will receive automatic
0.
Mute yourself except when you have the floor.
Always provide references.
Raise your hand for permission to speak.
Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and
Wearing Sando/Undershirt is not allowed during texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of
online class.
you.
Lying down on your bed while attending online
class is not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed during class time.
Students must read in advance.
Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting
abbreviations such as “u” instead of you.
 A. Online/Face-to-Face Attendance Policies:
1.        3. incidences of tardiness(late) are equivalent to 1 absent
2.      3 Absences = (DU) Drop Unofficially = 5.0

B.     Online/Face-to-Face Policy on Make-up Requirements:

1.       Allowed for the following reason(s):

a.       Illness or injury caused by accident evidenced by a medical certificate
b.       Death of a family member (grandparent, parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, or child)
c.        Force majeure -example: war, strike, riot, natural disaster.

2. Excuse letter within five (5) working days to comply via e-mail. Failure to comply means a score of 0.

Course Requirements:
 Written and Oral exam,

 Recitation, strategy and insight to exercises,

 Case study and technology presentation.

Grading System:
MIDTERM GRADE PRE FINAL GRADE GRADING SCALE

Class Standing 10% 10% 98 – 100………………4.00 83 – 85………………..2.75

Quizzes 15% 15% 95 – 97………………..3.75 79 – 82………………..2.50

MT/PFG 25% 25% 92 – 94.……………….3.50 76 – 78………………..2.25

50%(MG) 50% (PFG) 89 – 91………………..3.25 75……………………....2.00

(MG+PFG)= 100% FINAL GRADE 86 – 88………………..3.00 BELOW 75…………..1.00

*DO (Dropped Officially)/ |DU (Dropped Unofficially)/ LOA (Leave of Absence) / INC (Incomplete)

Resources: (Google Meet, Powerpoint, UDMoodle)

References:
Understanding and Managing Public Organizations (5th Edition) by Hal G. Rainey

Prepared By: Endorsed By: Approved By:

SHEILA M. ESTRADA

FACULTY, CAS DR. NOAMI DE SAGUN SOLANO DR. RONALD A. HERERRA

DEAN, CAS VPAA