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Administration and Public Policy: Concepts and Theories
This paper intends to provide basic conceptual, foundational and theoretical orientation to the undergraduate students with the discipline of Public Administration.
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25DPOL 501(B) |
Administration and Public Policy: Concepts and Theories (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO31: develop an understanding of the meaning, nature, and scope of Public Administration and examine its evolution as an academic discipline through various approaches. CO32: analyse the distinctions between public and private administration, explore the emergence of New Public Administration, and assess the shift from Development Administration to New Public Management CO33: critically examine major administrative theories, including classical theory, scientific management, human relations theory, and rational decision-making. CO34: understand the concept and significance of public policy, study various policy theories, and evaluate the processes involved in policy formulation, implementation, and assessment CO35: explore the fundamental principles of organization, including hierarchy, span of control, delegation, coordination, supervision, and unity of command, and assess different organizational structures. CO36: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching
Lecture, Power point presentations, Classroom discussions.
Lecture and Feedback through class discussions Interactive sessions using various online resources
Class discussions through presentations, case studies, online resources.
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration; Approaches to the study of Public Administration; Evolution of Public Administration as an academic discipline
Public and Private Administration; New Public Administration;
Importance and Relevance of Public Administration
From Development Administration to New Public Management
Administrative theories: classical theory, scientific management, the human- relation theory, and rational decision-making.
Understanding public policy: concept and theories, relevance of policy making in public administration and process of policy formulation and implementation and evaluation
Hierarchy; Span of Control; Delegation; Coordination; Supervision; Unity of Command, Structures of Organization – Line, Staff and Auxiliary
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