Certificate In Public Administration

Certificate In Public Administration

Certificate in Public Administration Syllabus Introduction to Public Administration: Meaning and scope of public administration, Evolution and growth of the discipline, Importance in modern government, Difference between public and private administration, Public administration in democratic setup, Role of bureaucracy, Key thinkers and theories (Woodrow Wilson, Max Weber), Relationship with political science, Approaches to public administration, Contemporary challenges. Administrative Theories: Classical theory (Taylor, Fayol), Bureaucratic theory (Weber), Human relations theory (Elton Mayo), Behavioral and decision-making theories, Systems theory, Contingency theory, Participative management, New Public Administration (NPA), New Public Management (NPM), Comparative public administration. Organizational Structure: Principles of organization (Hierarchy, Unity of Command), Formal and informal organizations, Line and staff agencies, Public sector undertakings, Boards and commissions, Field organizations, Centralized and decentralized structures, Ministry and department structures, Delegation and supervision, Coordination in administration. Personnel Administration: Civil services and their classification, Recruitment and training, Promotion and service conditions, Performance appraisal systems, Motivation and morale, Code of conduct and ethics, Role of UPSC and State PSCs, Employee associations and unions, Administrative accountability, Reforms in personnel management. Financial Administration: Budgeting and its types, Budget preparation and enactment, Execution and audit, Public expenditure and taxation, Financial committees (PAC, Estimates Committee), Role of Comptroller and Auditor General

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