PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT COURSE

Course Objectives:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of public administration and management
• Analyze the role of government and public organizations in society
• Develop skills in policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Gain knowledge of public budgeting, human resource management, and organizational behavior
• Explore the challenges and ethical considerations in public administration
Course Content
Introduction to Public Administration
• Definition and scope of public administration
• Historical development and evolution of public administration
• Relationship between public administration and political science
Theories of Public Administration
• Classical and contemporary theories of organization
• Bureaucracy and its characteristics
• New Public Management and its impact
Public Policy Process
• Policy formulation and agenda-setting
• Policy implementation and evaluation
• Role of stakeholders in the policy process
Public Budgeting and Finance
• Principles of public budgeting
• Types of budgets and budgeting systems
• Revenue sources and expenditure management
Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
• Recruitment, selection, and training of public employees
• Performance management and employee motivation
• Labor relations and collective bargaining
Organizational Behavior in Public Organizations
• Organizational culture and its impact on performance
• Leadership and decision-making in public organizations
• Conflict management and change management
Ethics and Accountability in Public Administration
• Ethical principles and codes of conduct
• Transparency and accountability mechanisms
• Corruption and anti-corruption strategies
E-Government and Information Technology in Public Administration
• Role of information technology in public administration
• E-government initiatives and their impact
• Challenges and opportunities of digital transformation
Public Administration in Developing Countries
• Challenges and issues in developing countries
• Decentralization and local government administration
• Capacity building and development administration
Comparative Public Administration
• Similarities and differences in public administration across countries
• Best practices and lessons learned from other countries
• Globalization and its impact on public administration

FOR WHOM:
Administrative Officers, Human Resources Managers, Public Civil Servants, Directors, Supervisors, and Lawyers.

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 28th – 30th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 1st – 4th Sept, 2025
3RD BATCH: 9th – 12th Dec, 2025