Topic 1: Introduction To Public Administration in Under 10 Minutes For Beginners

Public Administration

Essential for government operations and delivery of public services.

Career Suitability

Suitable for those pursuing a career in public administration or understanding government functions.

Public vs

Clarification of definitions and differences between the two fields.

Gulick's POSCORB

Acronym representing seven functions of effective public administration.

New Public Management (NPM)

A model applying private sector techniques to improve public sector efficiency.

Definition of Public Administration

Involves implementation of government policies and preparation of civil servants.

Lack of Consensus

No single definition of public administration exists among scholars.

Woodrow Wilson's View

Defined public administration as the detailed execution of law.

L.D

Focused on operations aimed at fulfilling public policy.

Percy McQueen's Perspective

Emphasized operations of government at local or central levels.

Public Administration Focus

Serves public interest, unlike private administration which focuses on profit.

Funding Sources

Public administration is funded by taxpayers, while private administration is funded by shareholders.

Regulation Differences

Public administration adheres to governmental regulations; private has more autonomy.

Accountability

Public administration is accountable to the public; private administration is accountable to shareholders.

Structural Differences

Public administration has a hierarchical structure; private may have a flexible structure.

Integral View

Encompasses all activities to achieve objectives involving all personnel levels.

Managerial View

Focuses on managerial functions like planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating.

Planning (POSDCORB)

Outlining tasks and methods to achieve objectives.

Organizing (POSDCORB)

Establishing authority structures for coordination.

Staffing (POSDCORB)

Recruiting, training, and maintaining staff.

Directing (POSDCORB)

Involves decision-making and leadership activities.

Coordinating (POSDCORB)

Linking various public service processes.

Reporting (POSDCORB)

Keeping stakeholders informed through records and inspections.

Budgeting (POSDCORB)

Involves fiscal planning, accounting, and control.

NPM Goals

Aims to improve public sector efficiency and service delivery by addressing performance issues.

Citizen Focus

NPM treats citizens as customers and seeks to reduce bureaucratic structures.

Importance of Public Administration

Highlights the significance of the field and opportunities for making a difference.

Exploration Encouragement

Encourages further exploration of public administration and public finance content.