This course examines the importance and the process of strategic planning. Emphasis will be placed on PEST environmental scanning and SWOT analysis. Strategic planning at different levels of public sector organizations will be examined, with emphasis on proactive decision-making, contingency planning, environmental adaptability, and turning threats into opportunities.

CILO-1: Identify basic knowledge, techniques and skills for strategic planning in the public sector. CILO-2: Identify and discuss organizational environment for public sector. CILO-3: Communicate strategic thinking for the development of public sector. CILO-4: Evaluate cases and examples for strategic planning of public organizations.