DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc Academic Staffmichal.sedlacko@fh-campuswien.ac.at T: +43 1 606 68 77-3835 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3839 Room: EO.101 Mauerbachstraße 43 1140 WienPersonal WebspaceLectures 2021/22Administration, Economics, Security, Politics> Applied research in public management 1 ILV Public Management moreApplied research in public management 1 ILVLector: Priv.-Doz. Ing. Dr. Ronald Hochreiter, Mag.a Dr.in Stefanie Mayer, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc, Potjeh Stojanovic, BSc MSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Characteristics of scientific thinking; scientific theory and empirical research; fundamentals of the qualitative and quantitative research paradigm; connection between theoretical perspective, problem, research question, methods and 'data' - Literature research, characteristics of scientific texts, working with scientific literature, writing excerpts, how and why to cite? - Concretization of the quantitative research paradigm: creation of quantitative questionnaires using an evaluation-oriented approach; repetition of the basics of statisticsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment The acquisition of the above-mentioned competences is checked within the framework of the immanent performance assessment on the basis of the following partial performances: (1) Written reading assignments (2) Multiple choice tests on the topics of literature research and citation guidelines (3) Creation of a short quantitative questionnaire with an evaluation conceptTeaching methodsThe combination of different teaching methods - lecture and distance learning, self-study, multiple-choice test, practical exercises based on individual and group work, discussion and feedback from peers and teachers - allows for a diverse transfer of knowledge and skills on the one hand and takes into account different learning types among students on the other. By means of practical applications, students are challenged in this exercise to acquire new competences and to reflect on them in connection with the contents of other courses. The selected working materials and research examples provide a reference to the central topics of the course as well as current focal points such as SDGs and digitisation.LanguageGerman-English> Applied research in public management 2 ILV Public Management moreApplied research in public management 2 ILVLector: Dr.in Karin Schönpflug, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Qualitative data collection, preparation and evaluation: perspective, method overview, theory connection - Interpretative-constructivist paradigm - specific theoretical approaches in qualitative research - Focus on expert interviews: Exercise/role play, reflection in plenary - Deepening the two research strategies (positivism and interpretivism; quantitative and qualitative): differences in epistemology, research planning and process, methods and epistemological goals, quality criteria - Investigation designs - Assessment of designs - Development of a research guiding question - "Fit" of research question, theoretical perspective, research design and methods - Research Planning and Research Process, Exposé.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment The acquisition of the above-mentioned competences is checked within the framework of the immanent performance assessment on the basis of the following partial performances: (1) Group work: qualitative evaluation of interview transcripts (2) Empirical studies (qualitative and quantitative) will be made available, which will be analysed and compared in several stepsTeaching methodsThe combination of different teaching methods - lecture and distance learning, self-study, practical exercises based on individual and group work, role-play, discussion, written reflection and feedback from peers and teachers - allows for a diverse transfer of knowledge and skills on the one hand and takes into account different learning types among students on the other. By means of practical applications, students are challenged in this exercise to acquire new competences and to reflect on them in connection with the contents of other courses. The selected working materials and research examples provide a reference to the central topics of the course as well as current focal points such as SDGs and digitization.LanguageGerman> Introduction to scientific thinking UE Public Management moreIntroduction to scientific thinking UELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Julia Dahlvik, MA, Mag.a Dr.in Stefanie Mayer, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc1.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contents- Characteristics/genres of scientific texts, scientific practice and scientific thinking - Forms and diversity of science, operation of science - Relations between science and society; use of scientific arguments in decision-making - Identification and research of scientific texts - Quoting - Argumentation - Structure of scientific workAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Two online multiple-choice tests (Moodle); two individual seminar papers (conducting a literature search, writing a literature review)Teaching methodsReading (guided) of given scientific texts and other materials (citation guidelines); teacher input with discussion; learning videos; individual work assignments with feedback; group exercisesLanguageGerman> Theories and concepts of public value UE Public Management moreTheories and concepts of public value UELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Julia Dahlvik, MA, Mag.a Natalia Hartmann, FH-Prof. Mag. Günter Horniak, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- Thematic introduction, origin of public value in management science, development of management paradigms (traditional administration/NPM/Public Value) - Theoretical approaches and current scientific debates on public value - Group work on management paradigms, different approaches and models - Concepts of public value: societal level (social justice and ecological sustainability) as well as organisational level (NPOs and civil society organisations; link to existing management concepts) - Structuring and measurement of public value effects - Political dimension of public value measurement, question of trade-offs - Social inclusion, gender, diversity - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment The acquisition of the above-mentioned competences is checked within the framework of the immanent performance assessment on the basis of the following partial performances: -research of examples of public welfare-oriented action -editing, presentation and discussion of reading -written reflection -seminar paperTeaching methodsThe combination of different teaching methods - lecture and distance learning, self-study, practical exercises based on individual and group work, discussion, written reflection as well as feedback from peers and teachers - allows for a diverse transfer of knowledge and skills on the one hand and takes into account different learning types among students on the other. By means of practical applications, students are challenged in this exercise to acquire new competences and to reflect on them in connection with the contents of other courses. The selected working materials and research examples provide a reference to the central topics of the course as well as current focal points such as SDGs and digitization.LanguageGermanPublications The publications of Michal Sedlacko written at FH Campus Wien can be found in our publication database, others in the personal web space.
> Applied research in public management 1 ILV Public Management moreApplied research in public management 1 ILVLector: Priv.-Doz. Ing. Dr. Ronald Hochreiter, Mag.a Dr.in Stefanie Mayer, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc, Potjeh Stojanovic, BSc MSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Characteristics of scientific thinking; scientific theory and empirical research; fundamentals of the qualitative and quantitative research paradigm; connection between theoretical perspective, problem, research question, methods and 'data' - Literature research, characteristics of scientific texts, working with scientific literature, writing excerpts, how and why to cite? - Concretization of the quantitative research paradigm: creation of quantitative questionnaires using an evaluation-oriented approach; repetition of the basics of statisticsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment The acquisition of the above-mentioned competences is checked within the framework of the immanent performance assessment on the basis of the following partial performances: (1) Written reading assignments (2) Multiple choice tests on the topics of literature research and citation guidelines (3) Creation of a short quantitative questionnaire with an evaluation conceptTeaching methodsThe combination of different teaching methods - lecture and distance learning, self-study, multiple-choice test, practical exercises based on individual and group work, discussion and feedback from peers and teachers - allows for a diverse transfer of knowledge and skills on the one hand and takes into account different learning types among students on the other. By means of practical applications, students are challenged in this exercise to acquire new competences and to reflect on them in connection with the contents of other courses. The selected working materials and research examples provide a reference to the central topics of the course as well as current focal points such as SDGs and digitisation.LanguageGerman-English
> Applied research in public management 2 ILV Public Management moreApplied research in public management 2 ILVLector: Dr.in Karin Schönpflug, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Qualitative data collection, preparation and evaluation: perspective, method overview, theory connection - Interpretative-constructivist paradigm - specific theoretical approaches in qualitative research - Focus on expert interviews: Exercise/role play, reflection in plenary - Deepening the two research strategies (positivism and interpretivism; quantitative and qualitative): differences in epistemology, research planning and process, methods and epistemological goals, quality criteria - Investigation designs - Assessment of designs - Development of a research guiding question - "Fit" of research question, theoretical perspective, research design and methods - Research Planning and Research Process, Exposé.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment The acquisition of the above-mentioned competences is checked within the framework of the immanent performance assessment on the basis of the following partial performances: (1) Group work: qualitative evaluation of interview transcripts (2) Empirical studies (qualitative and quantitative) will be made available, which will be analysed and compared in several stepsTeaching methodsThe combination of different teaching methods - lecture and distance learning, self-study, practical exercises based on individual and group work, role-play, discussion, written reflection and feedback from peers and teachers - allows for a diverse transfer of knowledge and skills on the one hand and takes into account different learning types among students on the other. By means of practical applications, students are challenged in this exercise to acquire new competences and to reflect on them in connection with the contents of other courses. The selected working materials and research examples provide a reference to the central topics of the course as well as current focal points such as SDGs and digitization.LanguageGerman
> Introduction to scientific thinking UE Public Management moreIntroduction to scientific thinking UELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Julia Dahlvik, MA, Mag.a Dr.in Stefanie Mayer, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc1.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contents- Characteristics/genres of scientific texts, scientific practice and scientific thinking - Forms and diversity of science, operation of science - Relations between science and society; use of scientific arguments in decision-making - Identification and research of scientific texts - Quoting - Argumentation - Structure of scientific workAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Two online multiple-choice tests (Moodle); two individual seminar papers (conducting a literature search, writing a literature review)Teaching methodsReading (guided) of given scientific texts and other materials (citation guidelines); teacher input with discussion; learning videos; individual work assignments with feedback; group exercisesLanguageGerman
> Theories and concepts of public value UE Public Management moreTheories and concepts of public value UELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Julia Dahlvik, MA, Mag.a Natalia Hartmann, FH-Prof. Mag. Günter Horniak, DI Michal Sedlacko, PhD MSc1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- Thematic introduction, origin of public value in management science, development of management paradigms (traditional administration/NPM/Public Value) - Theoretical approaches and current scientific debates on public value - Group work on management paradigms, different approaches and models - Concepts of public value: societal level (social justice and ecological sustainability) as well as organisational level (NPOs and civil society organisations; link to existing management concepts) - Structuring and measurement of public value effects - Political dimension of public value measurement, question of trade-offs - Social inclusion, gender, diversity - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment The acquisition of the above-mentioned competences is checked within the framework of the immanent performance assessment on the basis of the following partial performances: -research of examples of public welfare-oriented action -editing, presentation and discussion of reading -written reflection -seminar paperTeaching methodsThe combination of different teaching methods - lecture and distance learning, self-study, practical exercises based on individual and group work, discussion, written reflection as well as feedback from peers and teachers - allows for a diverse transfer of knowledge and skills on the one hand and takes into account different learning types among students on the other. By means of practical applications, students are challenged in this exercise to acquire new competences and to reflect on them in connection with the contents of other courses. The selected working materials and research examples provide a reference to the central topics of the course as well as current focal points such as SDGs and digitization.LanguageGerman