Maricopa Community Colleges  PAD125   19996-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/99
PAD125 19996-20072 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Leadership in the Public Sector
Overview of leadership skills in public administration. Includes leadership characteristics, behavioral styles, communication skills, performance measurement systems as well as diversity and ethical issues. Dealing with troubled employees and discipline also covered.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PAD125   19996-20072 Leadership in the Public Sector
1. Explain various leadership characteristics and behavioral styles. (I)
2. Define effective communication and list various communication skills. (I)
3. Explain the delegation process. (I)
4. Describe diversity and how it impacts an organization in achieving its goals. (II)
5. Explain the advantages of working on a team. (III)
6. Explain laws, rules and policies dealing with public administration. (IV)
7. Define ethics. (V)
8. Explain how personal values influence ethical issues. (V)
9. Identify the categories of performance measurement. (VI)
10. Summarize the development process for an employee performance evaluation. (VI)
11. Describe the process for conducting an employee performance evaluation. (VI)
12. Summarize the grievance procedure. (VI)
13. List causes for dismissal and discipline. (VII)
14. Explain a process for managing troubled employees. (VII)
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PAD125   19996-20072 Leadership in the Public Sector
    I. Leadership/Coaching
        A. Characteristics
        B. Behavioral Styles
        C. Personal Values
        D. Communication Skills
        E. Empowerment
        F. Delegation
          1. Definition
          2. Benefits
          3. Steps/Process
        G. Situational Leadership
        H. Task Behaviors
        I. Relationship Behaviors
        J. Rewards and Recognition
        K. Creativity and Innovation
        L. Leading Effective Meetings
      II. Diversity
          A. Facts
          B. Demographics
          C. Beliefs
          D. Promotion in the Workplace
        III. Working on a Team
            A. Advantages
            B. What Teams Need
            C. Types
            D. Stages of Development
            E. Conflict Resolution Techniques
            F. Supporting Teams
          V. Laws, Rules and Policies
              A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
              B. Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO)
              C. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
              D. Bribery
              E. State Travel Expense Claims
              F. Disclosure of Public Information
              G. State Employee Political Activity Guidelines
              H. Employment of Relatives
              I. After Leaving State Service
              J. Open Meeting Law
              K. Financial Disclosure
              L. Nondiscrimination
              M. Sexual Harassment
            VI. Ethical Issues
                A. Definition
                B. Personal Values
                C. Free Market Economy
                D. Collusion
                E. Procurement
                F. Proper Conduct of Public Business
              VII. Performance Measurement
                  A. Overview
                  B. Categories
                  C. Development Process
                  D. Employee Performance Evaluation
                  E. Grievance Procedure
                VIII. Troubled Employees
                    A. Causes for Dismissal or Discipline
                    B. Standards of Conduct
                    C. Administrative Leave
                    D. Employee's Personnel File
                    E. Medical Examinations
                    F. Discipline Basis
                    G. Resignations
                    H. Threats and Weapons
                    I. Progressive Discipline
                    J. Documentation
                    K. Due Process
                    L. Disciplinary Investigation
                    M. Attendance Documentation
                    N. Dismissal, Demotion and Suspension Letters
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