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Public Personnel Administration. Unit Two Objectives. Analyze the socio-political context of historical periods in public personnel administration. Differentiate alternatives used today to ensure effective provision of publicly funded human services
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Unit Two Objectives Analyze the socio-political context of historical periods in public personnel administration. Differentiate alternatives used today to ensure effective provision of publicly funded human services Explore and understand the importance of strategic planning 2 Seminar Overview
Seminar Objectives Discussion question review Discuss contractors versus employees Explore basics of strategic management Examine SWOT analysis 2 Seminar Overview
Discussion Questions Steps For Success Read all of the assigned textbook readings for the week When answering the discussion question, be sure to address all facets of the DQ Be mindful of spelling and grammar Proofread before posting 1 Seminar Overview
Independent Contractor What are the characteristics of an independant contractor? How might the utilization of independent contractors be benefical in public and nonprofit agencies? What are some disadvantages of utilizing independent contractors? 2 Seminar Labor
Employees What are the characteristics of the employee? How is an agency obligated to an employee differently than to a contactor? When is it more advantageous to utilize employees? What are some disadvantages of employees versus other available options? 2 Seminar Labor
Strategic Management “Strategic management is the process through which strategy is developed, executed, and evaluated.” West, G., & Bamford, C. (2010). Strategy: Sustainable advantage and performance. Mason, OH: Cengage. 2 Seminar Strategy
Strategic Management Four Characteristics of Strategic Management Analysis Formulation Implementation Evaluation 2 Seminar Strategy
SWOT Analysis A strategic planning tool consisting of four key components: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats 2 Seminar Strategy
SWOT Analysis A key point of distinction: “Strengths and weaknesses are ordinarily thought of as characteristics of the company.....” “Opportunities or threats are ordinarily construed as either elements of the competitive environment or outside factors...”’ West, G., & Bamford, C. (2010). Strategy: Sustainable advantage and performance. Mason, OH: Cengage. 2 Seminar Strategy
Advantages of SWOT Easy to understand and use Alignment of resources and strategy Suggests overall directions Competitive analysis Strong starting point 2 Seminar Strategy
Disadvantages of SWOT Results in a laundry list Over simplification Analysis is in the eye of the beholder Factors may not be relevant Is a snapshot view 2 Seminar Strategy
Questions? What is one “take away” you gained from the seminar? Is there an area where you would like to focus during the next seminar? How might you utilize what you have learned in seminar and through completing the weekly assignments? 2 Seminar Conclusion
References Buford, J., & Linder, J. (2009). Human resource management in local government. Mason, OH: Cengage. Cascio, W. (2010). Managing human resources. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. West, G., & Bamford, C. (2010). Strategy: Sustainable advantage and performance. Mason, OH: Cengage. 2 Seminar Conclusion