Learning objectives
The subject of the course is the study of the programming and control functions in public entities. The better use of resources, the innovative technologies available, the quality of the services and the necessary containment of the public deficit make it necessary for public administrations to suitably develop programming and control functions, something that cannot be postponed further.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
In the specific instance, lectures will consist of the following: <br />
1.Introduction to the course. Programming and control of public entities: Evolution in the last 20 years; <br />
2.Programming: incrementalism and rationality <br />
3.External control <br />
4.Management control: specificity in public entities <br />
5.Measurement of outputs <br />
6. Measurement of resources <br />
7.Indicators of efficiency, effectiveness and productivity <br />
8.Control of programmes <br />
9.The "Peg" (executive management plan) <br />
10.The budget in the health service <br />
11.Quality and quality control in public bodies <br />
12.Management control of the State Auditors' Department. External control - <br />
13.The Balanced Score Card: a prospect for the public administration or a fashion? <br />
14.Who is the controller in a public body? <br />
15.In search of continual improvement: a utopia?
Full programme
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Bibliography
Lecture notes with teaching materials
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Assessment methods and criteria
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