This course studies the political relationships among public organizations as they interact within the political arena. It focuses on the structure, incentives, and competition between organizations, and the results of this interaction. Focusing on public administration and organizational theory, the course employs a variety of analytic tools to provide students an understanding of the development of such organizations, as well as their use of expertise and discretion to dominate the implementation of public policy. Course material is routinely related to military organizations.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
An analytical paper (1500 words); compensatory time provided.
