POLS 5720 Public Sector Organization and Management

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Abstract: This open textbook is being utilized in a public administration course for undergraduate or graduate students by Dr. Chongmyoung Lee at Cal State LA]. The open textbook provides [a broad introduction to public organization and management. The main motivation to adopt an open textbook was [affordability. Most student access the open textbook in pdf format.

Course Title and Number: POLS 5720 Public Sector Organization and Management
Brief Description of course highlights: Organization structures and theories of management in the public sector. Decision-making, human relations, goal setting, leadership in public organizations. https://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=73&ent_oid=4844

Student population: MPA (Master of Public Administration) students. 
Learning or student outcomes: 

• Knowledge about public administration theory, research, and practice
• Effective intra-organizational, inter-organizational and public oral and written communication skills
• A respect for and ability to engage the diversity of perspectives and interests involved in governance

Key challenges faced and how resolved:  Access to OER often requires an internet connection and digital devices. Students without reliable internet access or those facing technical challenges may encounter difficulties in utilizing online resources. They can utilize the University’s resources (e.g., computer lab, laptop rental services)

Textbook or OER/Low cost Title:  Understanding and Managing Public Organizations 

Brief Description:  This book meets a need in course curricula in graduate courses in public administration and affairs, and it has served as a reference book for scholars and students in this field. The book presents the major ideas and insights from organization theory, which focuses on the main dimensions and processes of organizations, including organizational goals and effectiveness, strategy, decision-making, structure and design, organizational change, operating environments, and related topics.

Please provide a link to the resource:  https://csu-la.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991012102085402911&context=L&vid=01CALS_ULA:01CALS_ULA&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=MyInst_and_CI&query=any,contains,Understanding%20and%20managing%20public%20organizations&mode=Basic

Authors:  Rainey, Hal G; Fernandez, Sergio; Malatesta, Deanna

Student access:  Through the University library website

Supplemental resources: Research articles downloadable from the University library.

Provide the cost savings from that of a traditional textbook.  $94.00

License: Copyrighted

OER/Low Cost Adoption Process

Provide an explanation or what motivated you to use this textbook or OER/Low Cost option.  To save students money and to improve the learning materials.

How did you find and select the open textbook for this course?  Consulted other faculty and read peer reviews. 

Sharing Best Practices:  Traditional textbooks can become outdated quickly, especially in rapidly evolving fields. Open textbooks can be updated more frequently to reflect the latest advancements, ensuring that students have access to current and relevant information.
Describe any challenges you experienced, and lessons learned.  Access to OER often requires an internet connection and digital devices. Students without reliable internet access or those facing technical challenges may encounter difficulties in utilizing online resources.

Instructor Name:  Dr. Chongmyoung Lee
I am a Public Administration professor at Cal State LA. I teach Introduction to public administration, public management, nonprofit management, and data analysis.

Please provide a link to your university page.  https://www.calstatela.edu/
Please describe the courses you teach.

• POLS 5800: Data Analysis for Public and Nonprofit Managers
• POLS 5700: Public Administration as a Field of Practice
• POLS 5720: Public Sector Organization and Management
• POLS 5750: The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations
• POLS 4720: Organization and Management
• POLS 4600: Foundation of Public Administration
• POLS 4670: The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations
• POLS 2810: Quantitative Methods in Political Science

Describe your teaching philosophy and any research interests related to your discipline or teaching.  Teaching philosophy: collaborative learning and practice-oriented approach

• POLS 5800: Data Analysis for Public and Nonprofit Managers
• POLS 5700: Public Administration as a Field of Practice
• POLS 5720: Public Sector Organization and Management
• POLS 5750: The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations
• POLS 4720: Organization and Management
• POLS 4600: Foundation of Public Administration
• POLS 4670: The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations
• POLS 2810: Quantitative Methods in Political Science