N_SVS Public Administration Sociology

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Michal Tomčík, PhD.
Subdepartment of Management and Marketing – Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Květoslava Dolejšová
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of sociology and sociological research on the bachelor study program level.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim is to clarify the basic concepts and relevant concepts to understand the relation between the social structure of society and public administration institutions, lighting related state and local governments. Learn the basics of sociology organization, organizational principles and an understanding of the concepts of bureaucracy and bureaucratization. Understanding the relationship between citizens and public administration on the example of the formation of local and group interests of citizens in relation to the activities of public administration institutions. Students will acquire skills in problem definition and analysis of the public interest, in particular the identification of the influence of group interests in the resolution and enforcement with regard to the legislative context. Students will learn to select approaches measuring the performance of public administration.
Learning outcomes
Basic theoretical knowledge, orientation in problems and context of monitored topics. The practical skills and skills of applying the acquired knowledge in a real environment. Realization of an empirical survey aimed at testing the performance of public administration. The learning outcomes are the support and development of the profile of the educated practitioner.
Syllabus
1. Sociological approach to public administration issues 2. The public, the public interest - definitions 3. Relationships between social structure, the state, and local government 4. Relationships between public administration and politics, power, legitimacy of power 5. Public administration from the perspective of organizational processes in society - sociology of organizations 6. Bureaucracy as an instrument of public administration 7. Civil society, citizen and public administration 8. Functioning of public administration 9. Corporate culture 10. Social control and public opinion 11. Measuring the performance of public administration 12. Employees of public administration
Literature
    required literature
  • Keller, J.: Sociologie byrokracie a organizace. 1996
  • Vláčil, Jan: Veřejná správa: sociálně-psychologické problémy v historii a současnosti, PEN, Praha 2002
  • Machonin, Pavel: Česká společnost a sociologické poznání, ISV nakladatelství, Praha , 2005
    recommended literature
  • Keller, Jan : Nedomyšlená společnost, Slon, Praha, 1992
  • Pecka, E. Sociologie politiky, Grada, Praha 2010
  • Roubal,O.: Sociologie a pozdně moderní společnost, EUPRESS, Praha, 2014
  • Potůček, M. a kol. Veřejná politika, Praha: SLON, 2005
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars on particular topics. Continuous study of assigned literature. Processing essay on an assigned topic.
Assessment methods
Credit based on active participation in exercises and case study on solving the problem of public interest. (On the basis of an assignment of a specific problem)
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Winter 2010, Summer 2011, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016.
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