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Public administration : theory and practice / Hoshiar Singh, Pardeep Sachdeva.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Singh, Hoshiar.
- Series:
- Always learning.
- Always learning
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Public administration.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 v.)
- Edition:
- 1st edition
- Place of Publication:
- New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2011.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Building upon the idea that public administration is the most vital tool of governance, and
- Contents:
- Cover
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Meaning, Scope and Importance of Public Administration
- The Concept of Public Administration
- The Scope of Public Administration
- Scope in Relation to People's Expectations from the Government
- Significance of Public Administration
- Public and Private Administration
- Similarities Between Public and Private Administration
- The Ecology of Public Administration
- Political Dimension
- Economic Dimension
- Socio-cultural Dimension
- Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline
- Period I: (1887-1926)-The Era of Politics-Administration Dichotomy
- Period II: (1927-37)-Principles of Administration
- Period III: (1938-47)-Principles Stood Challenged
- Period IV: (1948-70)-Crisis of Identity
- Period V: 1971onwards
- Public Administration-Science or Art
- Public Administration: A Science
- Public Administration is Not a Science like Physical Sciences
- Public Administration as Both a Science and an Art
- New Public Administration
- Reference
- Chapter 2: Theories of Organisation
- Scientific Management Theory
- Taylor and his Associates
- Principles of the Theory
- Bureaucratic Theory
- Characteristics of the Ideal Type
- Criticism of Weber's Theory
- Classical Administrative Theory
- Device and Classical Theory
- Principles of Administration
- Drawbacks of Classical Theory
- Human Relations Theory
- Introduction
- Hawthorne Experiments
- Major Findings of Hawthorne Experiments
- Main Propositions of the Theory
- Criticism
- Behavioural Approach
- Weaknesses of Behaviouralism
- System Approach
- General Systems Theory: Concepts
- Relevance of Systems Approach to Public Administration
- Evaluation
- Public Choice Theory
- Salient Features of Public Choice
- Critical Evaluation
- Conclusion
- Organisational Effectiveness.
- The Concept of Organisational Effectiveness
- References
- Chapter 3: Principles of Organisation
- The Hierarchy or the Scalar Process
- Merits of the Scalar Principle
- Demerits of Scalar System
- Unity of Command
- Authority and Responsibility
- Sources of Authority
- Kinds of Authority
- Coordination
- Definition of Coordination
- Need for Coordination
- Types of Coordination
- Methods of Coordination
- How to Achieve Effective Coordination
- Hindrances to Effective Coordination
- Span of Control
- Supupervision
- Meaning and Definitions
- Functions of a Supervisor
- Methods or Techniques of Supervision
- Qualities of Good Supervisors
- Importance of Human Characteristics of Supervision
- Training of Supervisors
- Centralisation and Decentralisation
- Meaning
- Merits and Demerits of Centralisation and Decentralisation
- Merits and Demerits of Centralisation
- Merits and Demerits of Decentralisation
- Delegation
- Type of Delegation
- Hindrance to Delegation
- General Principles of Delegation
- Refernces
- Chapter 4: Administrative Behaviour
- Decision Making
- Factors in Decision Making
- Decision Making is a Plural Activity
- Bases of Decision Making
- Techniques of Decision Making
- Types of Management Decisions
- Problems of Decision Making
- The Problem of Bias in Decision Making
- Herbert Simon's Contribution to Decision Making
- Theories of Leadership
- Definitions of Leadership
- Leadership and Power
- Leadership and Authority
- Types of Leadership
- Functions of Leadership
- Qualities of a Good Administrative Leader
- Communication
- Definition of Communication
- Types of Communication
- Internal and External Communication
- Means of Communication
- Hindrance to Effective Communication
- Morale.
- How to Build up and Maintain Wholesome Morale
- Motivation
- Theories of Motivation
- The Hierarchy of Needs Theory
- The Motivation-Hygiene Approach Theory
- McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
- Motivation: The Carrot and the Stick Approach
- The Expectancy Theory of Motivation
- Chapter 5: Structure of Organisation
- Chief Executive
- Types of Chief Executive
- Functions of the Chief Executive
- Political Functions
- Administrative Functions
- Deciding Administrative Policy
- Authorising Details of Organisation
- Issuing Directions
- Selection and Removal of Personnel
- Control of Financial Administration
- Supervision and Investigation
- Public Relations
- Line, Staff and Auxiliary Agencies
- Line Agencies
- Staff Agencies
- Functions of Staff Agencies
- Kinds of Staff Agencies
- Qualities of a Staff Officer
- Some Examples of Staff Agencies in Various Countries
- Distinction Between Line and Staff Agencies
- Auxiliary Agencies
- Distinction Between Auxiliary Agencies and Line Agencies
- Distinction Between Auxiliary Agencies and Staff Agencies
- Department
- Public Enterprises
- Forms of Public Enterprises
- Advantages of Corporations
- Problems of Public Corporation
- Public Sector
- Performance of the Public Enterprises
- Definition of a Board or a Commission
- Where is the Board System Suited
- The Mixed System
- Classification of Boards and Commissions
- Boards and Commissions in India
- Merits of Independent Regulatory Commissions
- Demerits of Independent Regulatory Commissions
- Attempts at Reforms of the Commissions
- Headquarters-Field Relationship
- Grading and Classification of Field-Stations
- Supervision and Control of Field-Stations
- Chapter 6: Personnel Administration.
- Functions of Personnel Administration
- Bureaucracy and Civil Services
- Basic Features of Civil Service
- Professionals
- Hierarchy
- Legal Basis
- Personnel Agency
- Established Procedure of Work
- Impartiality and Anonymity
- Functions of Civil Service
- Advice
- Programme Planning
- Production
- Organisation and Methods
- Max Weber's Model of Bureaucracy
- The Weberian Model of Bureaucracy
- Criticism of the Weberian Model
- Position Classification
- Different Categories of Classification
- Method of Classification
- Advantages of Classification
- The Classification System of Civil Service in India
- Position Classification in USA
- Recruitment of Employees: Spoils Versus Merit System
- Defects of the Spoils System
- The Merit System
- Advantages of the Merit System
- Location of the Appointing Power
- Methods of Recruitment
- Qualifications of Employees
- Methods of Determining Qualifications
- Administrative Machinery for Determining Qualifications
- Recruitment System in India
- Age
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Central Secretariat Services
- The Current Selection Method of the UPSC
- Public Service Commission
- Composition of the Public Service Commission
- Independence of the Public Service Commission
- Functions of the Public Service Commission
- Annual Report of the Commission
- Defects in Our Recruitment System
- Probation System
- Training
- Meaning of Training
- Need for Training
- Objects of Training
- Types of Training
- Methods of Training
- Videotape Recording
- Essentials of Training for Administrative Officers
- Training in India
- Training System During the British Rule
- Training System After Independence
- Training for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
- Training for the Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Training for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
- Departmental Training Schools for Other Central Services
- Institute of the Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM)
- Training at the State level
- Career Development
- Promotion
- The Meaning of Promotion
- Types of Advancement
- The Automatic Advancement System
- The Semi-Automatic Advancement System
- Importance of Promotion
- Essentials of a Proper Promotion System
- Lines of Promotion
- Principles of Promotion
- Merit Principle
- Personal Judgement of the Head of Department
- Examinations for Promotion
- Efficiency Rating
- The Promotion-Making Authority
- Promotion System in India
- Criticism of Our Promotion System
- Pay and Conditions of Service
- Principles of the Pay Structure
- Service Conditions
- Retirement
- Age for Retirement
- Retirement Benefits
- Pension and Provident Fund
- Kinds of Pensions
- Fifth Pay Commission's Recommendations on Pension
- Conduct and Discipline
- Government Servants' Conduct Rules in India
- Discipline
- Types of Disciplinary Action
- Mode of Taking Disciplinary Action
- The Position in India
- Employer-Employee Relations
- Right to Strike
- Origin of the Whitley Council
- Functions of Whitley Councils
- Authority of Whitley Councils
- Organisation of Whitley Councils
- Evaluation of the Whitley System
- Staff Councils in India
- Joint Consultative Machinery (JCMCM) Scheme
- The National Council
- Departmental Councils
- Integrity in Public Administration
- Definition of Corruption
- Forms of Corruption
- Causes of Corruption or Decline of Integrity
- Historical Causes
- Social Causes
- Economic Vauses
- Environmental Vauses
- Cumbersome Procedure
- Inadequate Laws
- Constitutional Protection to the Civil Servants
- Evil Effect of Corruption on Administration
- Anti-Corruption Measures and Machinery.
- Legal and Institutional Devices to Check Corruption.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Nov. 6, 2014).
- ISBN:
- 9788131795583
- 8131795586
- 9788131775936
- 8131775933
- OCLC:
- 895206590
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