Theory and practice of Public Administration-I

Paper Code: 
Pol 322
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The paper is designed to acquaint and to provide conceptual, foundational and theoretical orientation to the students. The aims are to help students understand new ideas and concepts of Public Administration. This paper intends to help students to:

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Acquaint with the theories, approaches, concepts and principles of Public Administration

  1. Familiarize the students with the classic contributions and new research perspectives in the field of public administration
  2. Enhance their understanding and ability to analyse recent trends in the field.
  3. Provide students with learning experiences that develop broad knowledge and understanding of key concepts of Public Administration

 

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Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

POL 322

Theory and practice of Public Administration-I

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO55: Identify the integral mechanism of Public administration, including the theories, organization, and management of human resources

CO56: Critically engage various disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches to the study of public administration

CO57:To examine the recent issues in public administration in the light of theories and approaches learnt.

 CO58: Understand and implement the various principles of organisation for the effective administration

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit 1

Meaning, Nature and scope of Public Administration; Public Administration and Private Administration; Politics and administration in modern democratic states

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit 2

New Public Administration; Public Administration and policy making; Organisation- Meaning, Definition, Types of Organisation- Formal organisation and Informal organisation

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

Administrative Thinkers- Woodrow Wilson, Henery Fayol, Mooney, Mary. P. Follet, Ferrell Heddy ;  Theories of Organisation- Scientific Management, Bureaucratic Model, Human Relations Approach, The System Approach

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4

Principles of Organisation- Hierarchy, Span of control, Unity of Command, Coordination, Delegation, Supervision

Structure of Organisation- Chief Executive, Line Agency and Staff Agency

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5

The Public Corporation and the Independent Regulatory Commission

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Basu,R., (2019), Public Administration in the 21stcentury: A Global South Perspective. New York and London,Routledge
  • Chakravarty,B.,and  Chand, P.,(2018), Public Administration in a Globalizing World, New Delhi,Sage
  • Awasthi,A., &Maheshwari,S.R.,,(2018), Public Administration: Theory and Practice,  Agra,Lakshmi Narain Agarwal
  • Basu,R., (2018),Public Administration, Concepts and Theories.New Delhi:Sterling
  • Laxmikanth, M., (2018), Public Administration, New Delhi,Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing
  • Fadia, B.L., (2018), Public Administration, Agra, Sahitya Bhawan
  • Bhattacharya M.,(2012), New Horizon of Public Administration,New Delhi , Jawahar Publishers
  •  Goel,S.L.,(2003), Public Administration: Theory and Practice, New Delhi, Deep and Deep Publications
  • Goel,R., (2012), Public Administration: Theories And Concepts, New Delhi, Sonali Publications
  • Naidu,  S.P., (2014), Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Hyderabad, New Age International Publishers
  • Kumar,A., (2011), Issues and Concepts In Public Administration, New Delhi, Ancient Publishing House

 

References: 
  • Guy, P.B.,(2018), The Next Public Administration:Debates & Dilemmas, United States ,Sage Publications
  • Theodoulou, S. Z. and   Roy, R.K., (2016), Public Administration:A Very Short Introduction, United States ,Oxford University Press
  • Sapru, R.K., (2013), Administrative Theories and Management Thought,New Delhi,PHI.
  • Nicholas,H., (2013), Public Administration and Public Affairs,New Jersey:Pearson
  • Buck, S.J., & Morgan,B.N.,(2005), Public Administration in Theory and Practice, New Delhi ,Pearson Education
  • Nicholas,H.,(2004), Public Administration and Public Affairs, New Delhi, Prentice-Hall India
  • Shafrit,J.M.., & Hyde,A.C.,(1987), Classics of Public Administration, Chicago, The Dorsey Press

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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