ED-D 533

533A- Politics in Organizations

An examination of politics in educational and related organizations: concepts of influence, authority, power, and control; frameworks for analyzing and understanding politics and policy; actors and agendas; interest and pressure groups; conflict and conflict resolution; the interface of leadership and politics; implications for governance and administrative practice.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 533A, ED-B 533A.

533B- Decision-Making and the Law

Develops awareness of the legal considerations and principles which apply to decision-making in school and other workplaces. Contains introductions to the interface between law, legislation and policy; statutes and the delegation of powers to decide, and the common law principles which govern decision-making by those with statutory authority. An array of case studies is used.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 533B, ED-B 533B.

533C- Servant Leadership

An inquiry into the philosophy of servant-leadership as a vehicle for the development of moral literacy in democratic, caring, serving institutions with an investment in the common good.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 533C, 591 (if taken in the same topic).

533D- Leadership

An examination of general leadership concepts, and practices as they apply to educational institutions, other workplaces, organizations and the community.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 533D, ED-B 533D, ED-B 537C.