SLAS 6001 Administrative and Leadership Theories
Introduction to the theoretical and practical framework for ethical and compassionate leadership and management of public, nonprofit, and private organizations. Course topics include but are not limited to: social justice perspectives and strategies; difference in public, private and nonprofit organizations; role of governing and guiding documents; administrative structures; and regulatory issues. The course will guide students through a the literature that comprises the study of complex organization behavior and change, organization theory, and the challenges of balancing values such as accountability, ethics, responsibility, and responsiveness with economic values like economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.