THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF NEW PUBLIC GOVERNANCE

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This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the managerial challenges faced by contemporary organizations, the design and implementation of management control systems, and the evolution of management control practices. The course explores key topics, including the transformation of public administration to new public management and its subsequent developments, the underlying rationale for reform strategies and tools, and the evolving roles of accounting and control systems within organizations. Furthermore, the course examines management control in inter-organizational relationships and collaborations between public and private sector organizations. Through empirical analysis, the course will focus on managerial challenges, policies, and practices in modern organizations, providing students with a nuanced understanding of the complex issues faced by contemporary organizations.

Course Objectives:

Understand the principles and practices of new public governance.
Analyze the biblical foundations of good governance, leadership, and stewardship.
Apply Christian beliefs to public sector management principles.
Develop practical skills and knowledge to lead and manage public sector organizations effectively.

Define new public governance and its key principles.
Explain the biblical foundations of good governance, leadership, and stewardship.
Analyze the role of ethics, integrity, and accountability in public sector organizations.
Apply Christian beliefs to public sector management principles.
Develop practical skills and knowledge to lead and manage public sector organizations effectively.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to New Public Governance

Topic: Overview of New Public Governance
Objective: To understand the concept of new public governance and its relevance to public sector management.
Learning Outcomes: Define new public governance, explain its key principles, and identify its implications for public sector management.
Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:4, Romans 13:1-7. This verse emphasizes the importance of good governance and leadership.
Book Reading: Osborne, S. P. (2010). The new public governance: Emerging perspectives on the theory and practice of public governance. Routledge.
Assignment: Write a 2-page reflection on the importance of new public governance in contemporary organizations. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms.

Module 2: Evolution of Public Administration

Module 3: New Public Management

Module 4: Accounting and Control Systems

Module 5: Management Control in Inter-Organizational Relationships

Module 6: New Public Governance

Module 7: Case Studies in New Public Governance

Topic: Real-World Applications of New Public Governance
Objective: To understand the real-world applications of new public governance.
Learning Outcomes: Identify the key features of new public governance, explain its implications for public sector management, and analyze case studies of new public governance in practice.
Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:42-48. This verse emphasizes the importance of accountability and stewardship.
Book Reading: Bovaird, T., & Loeffler, E. (2016). From engagement to co-production: How to harness the creative power of users. In T. Bovaird & E. Loeffler (Eds.), Public management and governance (pp. 35-60). Routledge.
Assignment: Write a 2-page case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms.

Module 8: Management Control Systems

Module 9: Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Module 10: Public-Private Partnerships

Module 11: Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Module 12: Accountability and Transparency

Module 13: Ethics and Integrity

Module 14: Leadership and Management

Module 15: Public Sector Reforms

Module 16: Final Exam and Project

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to New Public Governance

Topic: Overview of New Public Governance

Objective: To understand the concept of new public governance and its relevance to public sector management.

Learning Outcomes: Define new public governance, explain its key principles, and identify its implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:4, Romans 13:1-7. This verse emphasizes the importance of good governance and leadership.

Book Reading: Osborne, S. P. (2010). The new public governance: Emerging perspectives on the theory and practice of public governance. Routledge.

Assignment: Write a 2-page reflection on the importance of new public governance in contemporary organizations. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms.

Module 2: Evolution of Public Administration

Topic: From Public Administration to New Public Management

Objective: To understand the evolution of public administration and the key features of new public management.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the key features of traditional public administration, define new public management, and identify its key principles.

Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:42-48. This verse emphasizes the importance of accountability and stewardship.

Book Reading: Hood, C. (1991). A public management for all seasons? Public Administration, 69(1), 3-19.

Assignment: Read Hood (1991) & write a 2-page comparative analysis of the key features of traditional public administration & NPM. Research & present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented NPM reforms.

Module 3: New Public Management

Topic: Principles and Practices of New Public Management

Objective: To understand the principles and practices of new public management.

Learning Outcomes: Define new public management, explain its key principles, and identify its implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 22:29, Matthew 5:13-16. This verse emphasizes the importance of competence and integrity in leadership.

Book Reading: Barzelay, M. (2001). The new public management: Improving research and policy dialogue. University of California Press.

Assignment: Write a 2-page case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public management reforms. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public management reforms.

Module 4: Accounting and Control Systems

Topic: Evolving Functions of Accounting and Control Systems

Objective: To understand the evolving functions of accounting and control systems in public sector organizations.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the role of accounting and control systems in public sector organizations, define management control systems, and identify their key features.

Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 16:1-13. This verse emphasizes the importance of accountability and stewardship.

Book Reading: Anthony, R. N. (2011). Accounting: Text and cases. McGraw-Hill Education.

Assignment: Read Anthony (2011) and write a 2-page analysis of the role of accounting and control systems in public sector organizations. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented management control systems.

Module 5: Management Control in Inter-Organizational Relationships

Topic: Collaborative Governance and Management Control

Objective: To understand the role of management control in inter-organizational relationships.

Learning Outcomes: Define collaborative governance, explain the role of management control in inter-organizational relationships, and identify the key features of management control systems.

Biblical Text: Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 2:42-47. This verse emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnership.

Book Reading: Agranoff, R. (2007). Managing within networks: Adding value to public organizations. Georgetown University Press.

Assignment: Research and present a 2-page case study on a public sector organization that has successfully implemented management control systems in inter-organizational relationships.

Module 6: New Public Governance

Topic: Principles and Practices of New Public Governance

Objective: To understand the principles and practices of new public governance.

Learning Outcomes: Define new public governance, explain its key principles, and identify its implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:4, Romans 13:1-7. This verse emphasizes the importance of good governance and leadership.

Book Reading: Osborne, S. P. (2010). The new public governance: Emerging perspectives on the theory and practice of public governance. Routledge.

Assignment: Read Osborne (2010) and write a 2-page analysis of the key principles of new public governance. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms.

Module 7: Case Studies in New Public Governance

Topic: Real-World Applications of New Public Governance

Objective: To understand the real-world applications of new public governance.

Learning Outcomes: Identify the key features of new public governance, explain its implications for public sector management, and analyze case studies of new public governance in practice.

Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:42-48. This verse emphasizes the importance of accountability and stewardship.

Book Reading: Bovaird, T., & Loeffler, E. (2016). From engagement to co-production: How to harness the creative power of users. In T. Bovaird & E. Loeffler (Eds.), Public management and governance (pp. 35-60). Routledge.

Assignment: Write a 2-page case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented new public governance reforms.

Module 8: Management Control Systems

Topic: Design and Implementation of Management Control Systems

Objective: To understand the design and implementation of management control systems.

Learning Outcomes: Define management control systems, explain their key features, and identify their implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 27:23-27, Matthew 25:14-30. This verse emphasizes the importance of accountability and stewardship.

Book Reading: Merchant, K. A., & Van der Stede, W. A. (2017). Management control systems: Performance measurement, evaluation, and incentives. Pearson Education.

Assignment: Read Merchant and Van der Stede (2017) and write a 2-page analysis of the key features of management control systems. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented management control systems.

Module 9: Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Topic: Strategic Planning and Management in Public Sector Organizations

Objective: To understand strategic planning and management in public sector organizations.

Learning Outcomes: Define strategic planning and management, explain their key features, and identify their implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 25:14-30. This verse emphasizes the importance of planning and accountability.

Book Reading: Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: A guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement. John Wiley & Sons.

Assignment: Research and present a 3-page case study on a public sector organization that has successfully implemented strategic planning and management.

Module 10: Public-Private Partnerships

Topic: Collaborative Governance and Public-Private Partnerships

Objective: To understand collaborative governance and public-private partnerships.

Learning Outcomes: Define public-private partnerships, explain their key features, and identify their implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 2:42-47. This verse emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnership.

Book Reading: Hodge, G. A., & Greve, C. (2017). Public-private partnerships: An international perspective. Routledge.

Assignment: Write a 2-page case study of a public-private partnership in the public sector. Research and present on a case study of a public-private partnership in the public sector.

Module 11: Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Topic: Performance Measurement and Evaluation in Public Sector Organizations

Objective: To understand performance measurement and evaluation in public sector organizations.

Learning Outcomes: Define performance measurement and evaluation, explain their key features, and identify their implications for public sector management.

Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:42-48. This verse emphasizes the importance of accountability and stewardship.

Book Reading: Ammons, D. N. (2012). Municipal benchmarks: Assessing local performance and establishing community standards. Sage Publications.

Assignment: Write a 2-page analysis of the key principles of performance measurement and evaluation. Research and present on a case study of a public sector organization that has implemented performance measurement and evaluation systems.