Key Concept and Theories in Public Administration
Key Concept and Theories in Public Administration
Key Concept and Theories in Public Administration
Theories in Public
Administration
The history of public administration as
a field of action is inextricably linked to
theories of knowledge. The earliest writing,
dating from the late nineteenth century,
parallels the emergence of positivism as
the dominant research foundation. In
recent writings the importance of
pragmatism, bureaucratic politics, post-
modernism, and governance are explored
themes.
As is generally accepted, familiarity
with the leading writers in the field is a
primary way to ground sound study in
public administration. Many leading
scholars serve as mentors in leading the
next generation of thought leaders.
Learning how they developed their
intellectual identities will be a beneficial
experience as is the basis of the creation
of this course.
This session aims to refresh students
to the key concepts and theories in the
discipline of public administration and to
provide students with a foundation
relating to the other courses of the
program.
Definition and Concepts
what is public Approaches to public
administration? administration?
what is administration? Pillars to public
administration
The universality Interdisciplinary Interface of
administration public administration
Characteristics of
public administration as
administration
management
Organization Public and private
interest
Management Public goods