This paper is from Session 5D: Statistical Education and Work Integrated Learning
which comes under Topic 5: Statistics education in the workplace, government and across disciplines
Paper 5D1 (Monday 9th, 14:00-15:30)
Author
- Maria Tolika (Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece)
Abstract
This paper describes a teaching activity to examine the flow of political decisions in the municipalities of Thessaloniki area. Students on their last academic year are able to work for a three months period in local government institutions in order to familiarize with the reality of Greek public services. The decision making processes in the city council, the operation and the decision procedure of the Consultation Committee will be monitored and analyzed through advanced data analysis methods. The course also aims to promote teamwork and collaboration. Students working in public institutions, served as political personnel decision-making supporters, will help political actors to deploy these ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness which need to put in place strategies that foster productivity, innovation and creativity.