James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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PL2292:04

Public Administration and Inter-government Relations

Cairns

Prerequisites: PL1290
Inadmissable Subject Combination: PL3294

39 lectures, 13 tutorials. Second semester.

Staff: Dr D Hunt.

This subject surveys a range of issues affecting contemporary public management and administration, with emphasis on the process of public sector change and relations between the levels of government in Australia.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to understand contemporary developments relating to the public sector and inter-governmental relations in Australia;
  2. to evaluate critically relevant academic and government literature;
  3. to use research and analytical skills pertinent to public administration and management;
  4. to develop appropriate writing and other communication skills.

Assessment by seminar presentation and paper (25%); essay (30%); attendance and participation (10%); examination (35%).

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