Theory and Practice of Public Administration-II

Paper Code: 
24POL422
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will update knowledge in pertinent areas of public finance, accounting, and auditing that relate to public budgeting and the budgetary process and Familiarise the students with various aspects of Personnel Administration.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Code

Course Title

24POL 422

Theory and practice of Public Administration-II

(Theory)

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

CO121: Synthesize various theories of leadership and  analyze various principles of organisations their applicability in different organizational contexts.

CO122: Formulate various personnel administration strategies that align with organizational goals and are fair, transparent, and merit-based

CO123: Construct a budgeting framework that reflects organizational objectives and priorities while adhering to budgeting principles

CO124: Create a comprehensive understanding of the budgetary process in India, including its stages and stakeholders involved.

CO125: Design mechanisms for effective control over public expenditure to ensure accountability and transparency.

CO126: 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: 
Principles of Organisation

Leadership and theories of Leadership, Delegation of authority, Centralisation and Decentralisation, Supervision

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Personnel Administration

Personnel Administration- Recruitment, Training and Promotion; Bureaucracy

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Financial Administration

Financial Administration- Budget- Meaning, Principles of Budget, Importance of Budget, Types of Budget, Economic and social implications of Budget

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Budgetary Process in India

Budgetary process in India, Different stages of Budget processes, financial control, Role of the Finance ministry in Budget formulation

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Control over Public Expenditure

Control over public Expenditure; Estimate Committee and Public Accounts Committee; The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Paswan, P., (2019), Financial Administration of India. New Delhi, Kaveri books Publications
  • 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
  • Naidu,  S.P., (2014), Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Hyderabad, New Age International Publishers
  • Mahajan, S.K.,(2014),Financial Administration in India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall India Learning
  • Bhattacharya, M.,(2012), New Horizon of Public Administration, New Delhi , Jawahar Publishers
  • Chopra, D., (2012), Public Administration in India, New Delhi, Sonali Publications

 

 

References: 
  • Riccucci, N.M., and Naff, K.C., (2016), Personnel Management in Government: Politics and Process, London,Routledge
  • Chelliah, R. J., (2011), Fiscal Policy in Underdeveloped Countries: With Special Reference to India, London, Routledge
  •  Fllipo, E.B.,(2000), Principles of Personnel Management, 6th edition, Singapore,McGraw Hill, Singapore
  • Procter, A.W.,(2009), Principles of Personnel Administration, South Carolina, Bibliol Life
  •  Mourice, W.C.,(2005),Theory and Practice of Personnel Management, London, Heinemann
  • Goel,S.L.,(2003), Public Personnel Administration, New Delhi, Deep and Deep Publications
  • Basiya,K.N.,(1986), Financial Administration in India,  Mumbai,Himalya Publishing House, Mumbai

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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