Theory and practice of Public Administration-I

Paper Code: 
POL322
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will develop broad knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles and theories of Public Administration and enhance their understanding and ability to analyse recent trends in the field.

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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Course Title

25POL 322

Theory and practice of Public Administration-I

(Theory)

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

CO79: Demonstrate understanding of Public Administration's academic evolution and distinguish between Public and Private Administration.

CO80:. Comprehend New Public Administration principles, analyze its relationship with policymaking, and understand various organizational types.

CO81: Evaluate the contributions of prominent administrative thinkers.

 CO82: Understand fundamental principles of organizational structure for effective administration

CO83: Assess the importance of Public Corporations and Independent Regulatory Commissions in governance and public administration.

CO84: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

 

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: 
Evolution of Public Administration

                                                 

Meaning, Nature and scope of Public Administration; Public Administration and Private Administration; Evolution of Public Administration as an academic discipline

12.00
Unit II: 
Organisation

                                                                                    

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

12.00
Unit III: 
Administrative Thinkers

                                                   

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: 
Principles of Organisation

                                                           

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: 
Line Agencies

                                                                                   

The Public Corporation and the Independent Regulatory Commission

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Basu,R., (2019),Public Administration in the 21stcentury: A Global South Perspective. New York and London,Routledge

Ø  Chakravarty,B.,and  Chand, P.,(2018), Public Administration in a Globalizing World, New Delhi,Sage

Ø  Awasthi,A., &Maheshwari,S.R.,,(2018), Public Administration: Theory and Practice,  Agra,Lakshmi Narain Agarwal

Ø  Basu,R., (2018),Public Administration, Concepts and Theories.New Delhi:Sterling

Ø  Laxmikanth, M., (2018), Public Administration, New Delhi,Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing

Ø  Fadia, B.L., (2018),Public Administration, Agra, Sahitya Bhawan

Ø  Bhattacharya M.,(2012), New Horizon of Public Administration,New Delhi , Jawahar Publishers

Ø   Goel,S.L.,(2003), Public Administration: Theory and Practice, New Delhi, Deep and Deep Publications

Ø  Goel,R., (2012), Public Administration: Theories And Concepts, New Delhi, Sonali Publications

Ø  Naidu,  S.P., (2021), Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Hyderabad, New Age International Publishers

Ø  Kumar,A., (2011),Issues and Concepts In Public Administration, New Delhi, Ancient Publishing House

 

 

References: 

Ø  Guy, P.B.,(2018), The Next Public Administration:Debates & Dilemmas, United States ,Sage Publications

Ø  Theodoulou, S. Z. and   Roy, R.K., (2016), Public Administration:A Very Short Introduction, United States ,Oxford University Press

Ø  Sapru, R.K., (2013), Administrative Theories and Management Thought,New Delhi,PHI.

Ø  Nicholas,H., (2013), Public Administration and Public Affairs,New Jersey:Pearson

Ø  Buck, S.J., & Morgan,B.N.,(2005), Public Administration in Theory and Practice, New Delhi ,Pearson Education

Ø  Nicholas,H.,(2004), Public Administration and Public Affairs, New Delhi, Prentice-Hall India

Ø  Shafrit,J.M.., & Hyde,A.C.,(1987), Classics of Public Administration, Chicago, The Dorsey Press

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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