Theory and practice of Public Administration-I

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

The objectives of this course are to: 1.Acquaint with the theories, approaches, concepts and principles of Public Administration 2. Familiarize the students with the classic contributions and new research perspectives in the field of public administration 3. Enhance their understanding and ability to analyse recent trends in the field. 4. Provide students with learning experiences that develop broad knowledge and understanding of key concepts of Public Administration

12.00

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

12.00

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

12.00

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

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

The Public Corporation and the Independent Regulatory Commission

Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended: 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: 

Reference Books:  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: 
2021-22
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