Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

PA 540 Administrative Theory and Behavior

Managing organizational systems to accomplish purposeful outcomes. Attention is given to how formal structures and informal processes influence organizational goals in public and nonprofit environments. This includes theories of organizational, group, and individual behavior, such as organizational design, power and authority, leadership, teamwork, communications, work design, and motivation. Emphasis is on managers and managing in public purpose organizations by reviewing major theories and their application and effective use.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PA 511.
  • Up one level
  • 500