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PUA 5307 Strategic Planning

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PUA 5307 Strategic Planning
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Provides an in-depth examination of strategic planning in the public and nonprofit sectors. Highlights how the lack of strategic planning has negatively impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of public and nonprofit agencies historically. In addition, the course presents real-world applicable strategies and techniques that can empower public and nonprofit agencies to craft strategic plans that will help ensure their health and success during an era of cutback management, reduced budgets and revenues, and increased citizen and stakeholder demand.

Outcomes

  1. Analyze the strategic planning decision-making process in public and nonprofit organizations.
  2. Justify the impact of eliminating strategic planning within public and nonprofit agencies regarding service delivery capabilities.
  3. Assess strategic planning theories applicable to solving real-world problems in public sector organizations.
  4. Compare and contrast strategic planning in the private and public/nonprofit sectors.
  5. Conduct a SWOT analysis to help clarify agency mission and goals.
  6. Evaluate how strategic planning relates to the core functions of public sector organizations.
  7. Discuss strategies for overcoming barriers in strategic planning related to institutional and structural problems.
  8. Create a strategic plan for a public sector organization.

PreRequisites

  1. PUA 5302
  2. PUA 5301
  3. PUA 5303
  4. PUA 5304

Textbook(s)

Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: A guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement (Rev: 5th ed.)

Publisher: Wiley (2018)

Author: Bryson, J. M.

ISBN: 9781119071600

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]