FUNDAMENTALS: Public Administration Dr. Mona elshoura

Course Contents: 1- What is Public Administration Course Contents: 1- What is Public Administration? 2- Why is Public Administration Difficult to Define? 3-Role and Importance of Public Administration 4- Distinction between Public and Private Administration 5- Differences Between Management and Administration

6- Public Administrators  A. Who Are They? B. What Do They Do? What Should They Know?  7- Public Administration and Business  A. How is PA Similar to Business? B. How is PA Different From Business?  8- What are the Key Issues in Public Administration Theory and Practice? 

9- What are the Big Questions? A.     Behn B.      Kirlin 10-ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 11- Case Study: Government Response to the Destruction of the World Trade Center September 11, 2001

12-ETHICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 13-Accountability of Public Administration. 14-Strategic Framework of Public Administration Reform. 15- New Public Administration.

I. What is Public Administration? Denhardt: Public Administration is concerned with the management of public programs Wilson: Public Administration is the detailed and systematic execution of public law.

Wilson, continued Administration is a field of business Administration lies outside the proper sphere of politics   Administration must be at all points sensitive to public opinion

I. What is Public Administration? Simon et al: In its broadest sense, administration can be defined as the activities of groups cooperating to accomplish common goals.

I. What is Public Administration? Starling: Public Administration is the process by which resources are marshaled and then used to cope with the problems facing a political community

Which of these definitions best captures your personal definition of PA? Which of these definitions do you feel is the most valuable in promoting the field of PA?

II. Why is Public Administration Difficult to Define? Rosenbloom: Central problem of Public Administration theory is that is derived from 3 distinct: approaches of what PA is and each emphasizes different values organizational structure. and views of individuals

3-Role and Importance of Public Adminstration In todays modern state and in developing countries functions and role of Public Administration is very important. The role and importance of Public Administration are as follows.

1. It is the basis of government 2. It is the instrument of change in the society. 3. It plays vital role in the life of the people. 4. It is an instrument for executing laws, policies, programmers of the state.

5. It is a stabilizing force in the society as it provides continuity. 6. It is instrument of national integration in the developing countries which are facing class wars.

1. It is the basis of Government It is possible for a state to exist without a legislature or judiciary; but not even the most backward state can do without administrative machinery. The modern state cannot confine its field of activities to merely maintenance of law and order, dispensation of Justice, collection of revenue and taxes and participation in welfare activities.

2-It is the instrument of change in the society Public Administration is regarded as an instrument of change and is expected to accelerate the process of development.

3. It plays vital role in the life of the people: Today every aspect of human life come within the range of Public Administration. Various departments of government such as education, social welfare, food, agriculture, health, sanitation, transport, communication etc. are run by the department of Public Administration.

Thus Public Administration is rendering various types of services to the people from birth to death of an individual.

4. It is a stabilizing force in the society as it provides continuity Public Administration is carried on by the civil servants who are the permanent executives. . It is a preserver of the society and its culture.

5. It is instrument of national integration in the developing countries which are facing class wars – Conclusion - The success of government is dependent on the ability of public administration.

What is Public Administration? Examine its role in the modern state?