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

Public Administration Overview

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Public administration is essential for government operations.

  • Ensures efficient and effective delivery of public services.

  • Suitable for those pursuing a career in the field or wanting to understand government functions.

Chapter 2: Topics Covered

• Clarification of public administration.

  • Definitions and differences between public and private administration.

  • Nature of public administration.

  • Explanation of Gulick's POSCORB.

  • Brief overview of new public management (NPM).

Chapter 3: What is Public Administration?

• Definition and scope of public administration.

  • Implementation of government policies.

  • Academic discipline preparing civil servants.

  • Focus on management and policy advancement for effective government functioning.

Chapter 4: Defining Public Administration

• Lack of consensus on a single definition.

  • Woodrow Wilson: Detailed execution of law as public administration.

  • L.D. White: Operations aimed at fulfilling public policy.

  • Percy McQueen: Operations of government at local or central levels.

Chapter 5: Difference between Public Administration & Private Administration

• Key differences:

  • Focus: Public administration serves public interest; private administration focuses on profit.

  • Funding: Public funded by taxpayers; private funded by shareholders.

  • Regulation: Public adheres to governmental regulations; private has more autonomy.

  • Accountability: Public accountable to the public; private accountable to shareholders.

  • Structure: Public has a hierarchical structure; private may have a flexible structure.

  • Influenced by political, economic, and social factors.

Chapter 6: The Nature of Public Administration

• Two views of public administration:

  • 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.

Chapter 7: Explaining Gulick’s POSDCORB

• Acronym for seven functions of effective public administration:

  • Planning: Outlining tasks and methods to achieve objectives.

  • Organizing: Establishing authority structures for coordination.

  • Staffing: Recruiting, training, and maintaining staff.

  • Directing: Decision-making and leadership activities.

  • Coordinating: Linking various public service processes.

  • Reporting: Keeping stakeholders informed through records and inspections.

  • Budgeting: Fiscal planning, accounting, and control.

Chapter 8: Understanding the New Public Management Model

• NPM applies private sector techniques to public administration.

  • Aims to improve public sector efficiency and service delivery.

  • Addresses public sector performance issues and inefficiencies.

  • Focuses on results, treating citizens as customers, and reducing bureaucratic structures.

Chapter 9: Conclusion

• Summary of public administration concepts covered.

  • Importance of the field and opportunities for making a difference in the public sector.

  • Encouragement to explore more content on public administration and public finance.