EXAMINATIONS: There are no examinations for this course. You will read the eight (8) designated case studies in the book, and analyze the case and complete the questions at the end of each case.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: You are to complete a Case Summary and all of the questions at the end of each case. Upon enrollment, please see the assignment section of the classroom for details on each case study.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    - A
80-89%      - B
70-79%      - C
Below 70% - Fail

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me whenever the need arises. I am available as a facilitator, coach and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication with by through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am willing to meet with you one-on-one in the "chat" room at your request. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me as necessary. If you change your email address at any time during this course, please be sure to notify me as soon as possible.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Marc Cammarata, am the founder and President of M.A. Cammarata & Associates, a management consulting firm providing human resources and operations management consulting services with a client focus on healthcare and not-for-profit organizations. Prior to the formation of my consulting business in 2003, I spent twenty-one years in management with the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania (a regional hospital association) and AmeriNet Central (a purchasing cooperative) in human resources and operations management. I have an earned Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and an earned Master of Arts in Industrial Relations degree from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. I am also on the adjunct faculty of Waynesburg (PA) College's Graduate and Professional Studies program and the University of St. Francis (IL) College of Graduate Studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Examine the evolution of human resource management in the public sector.
2). Understand the scope and roll of public personnel management.
3). Explore the management functions of planning, acquisition, development and sanction as they relate to the organization's human resources.
4). Understand the processes utilized in carrying out these management functions.
5). Examine the interaction of the four values at work in the public arena: political responsiveness; organizational efficiency and effectiveness; individual rights; and social equity.
6). Understand the systems (laws, rules, organizations and procedures) through which the values come into focus.
7). Learn how to address workplace human resources issues and problems using the case study method.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at macammarata@verizon.net.