This course provides a comprehensive overview of Public Administration, covering its meaning, nature, and scope. Students will learn the fundamental differences and similarities between public and private administration, helping them understand administrative processes in different contexts. The course traces the evolution of public administration as a discipline, highlighting key developments such as New Public Administration and Development Administration, including their goals, elements, and scope.
It also introduces comparative public administration, emphasizing approaches and perspectives that help analyze administrative systems worldwide. The ecological approach of Fred Riggs is examined, along with the Fused, Diffracted, and Prismatic (FDP) model, which provides a framework for understanding organizational structures in varying contexts. Key principles of organization, such as hierarchy, span of control, unity of command, and features of effective management, are explained with practical examples. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid understanding of public administration theory and practice, preparing them for academic exams, administrative careers, or a deeper appreciation of governance and organizational management.
