Principles of Public Administration

Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE:

This course thoroughly explores public administration, a discipline dedicated to implementing public policy. The curriculum will delve into the core concepts of public interest, public service motivation, and bureaucratic theory, as well as the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of public administration.

Students will gain insights into the public policy process, including policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and reform. The course will also cover public financial management, human resource management in the public sector, e-governance, ethics and integrity in public service, and comparative public administration.

Through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, this course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in public administration theory and practice, preparing them for careers in public service and policy analysis.INTENDED AUDIENCE:

UG/PG/PhD and Aspirants of UPSC and State PSC’sPREREQUISITES:

12th pass

Syllabus

• Introduction to Public Administration
Definition and scope
Historical evolution of public administration
Key concepts: Public interest and public service motivation
• Bureaucratic Theory
Max Weber’s bureaucratic model
Critiques and developments in bureaucratic theory
• Public Policy Process
Policy formulation
Policy implementation
Policy evaluation
Policy reform
• Public Financial Management
Budgeting processes in the public sector
Financial accountability and transparency
• Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
Recruitment and selection
Training and development
Performance management
• E-governance
Concepts and applications of e-governance
Challenges and opportunities in implementing e-governance
• Ethics and Integrity in Public Service
Ethical theories and principles
Codes of conduct and ethical dilemmas
• Comparative Public Administration
Comparing administrative systems across countries
Lessons from international best practices
• Contemporary Challenges in Public Administration
Globalization and its impact on public administration
Managing public sector reforms
• Case Studies and Practical Exercises
Analysis of real-world public administration scenarios
Application of theory to practice through practical exercises
• Course Conclusion and Future Trends in Public Administration
Summary of key learnings
Emerging issues and future directions in the field

Taught by

Prof. Mohd.Nafees Ahmad Ansari

Subjects

Social Sciences