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.
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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 |
Leadership and theories of Leadership, Delegation of authority, Centralisation and Decentralisation, Supervision
Personnel Administration- Recruitment, Training and Promotion; Bureaucracy
Financial Administration- Budget- Meaning, Principles of Budget, Importance of Budget, Types of Budget, Economic and social implications of Budget
Budgetary process in India, Different stages of Budget processes, financial control, Role of the Finance ministry in Budget formulation
Control over public Expenditure; Estimate Committee and Public Accounts Committee; The Comptroller and Auditor General of India