THEORY & PRACTICE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.2025.pptx

report for MPA

1. THEORY & PRACTICE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION EM 200B CHERRY GAE T. BEDEO MPA-Student

2. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION THEORY The goal of Public Administration theory is to accomplish politically approved objectives through methods shaped by the constituency. To ensure effective public administration, administrators have to adopted a range of methods, roles, and theories from disciplines such as economics, sociology and psychology .

3. TYPES OF THEORY CLASSICAL THEORY NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT THEORY POSTMODERN THEORY ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY PUBLIC CHOICE THEORY CONTIGENCY THEORY GOVERNANCE THEORY

4. CLASSICAL THEORY This theory closely aligns with Woodrow Wilson’s Public Administration ideals. It also emphasized hierarchical structures, division of labor, and bureaucracy principles to enhance efficiency in public organizations. Rooted in the early 20 th century and has been rejected by government in favor of Market – Based model of Public Administration.

5. NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT THEORY This theory was created to make the civil service more efficient, it utilized private-sectors management models. Giving local agencies more freedom in how they delivered services to citizens, the theory experimented with using decentralized services delivery models. Advocates of NPM look to replace the disciplinary , academic, or moral emphasis of traditional public administration with a more “ BUSINESSLIKE” perspective.

6. POST MODERN THEORY This theory recognizing that public policies and administration are shaped by specific cultural, historical and social contexts. It considering also managing diverse stakeholders needs and priorities, ensuring equitable representation and decision making. By embracing this theory public administrators can develop more adaptive, inclusive, and responsive governance practices.

7. ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY This theory examine the structure, functions, and behaviours of organizations, particularly within the public sector, to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness. It provides frameworks for understanding how different elements of an organization interact and how these interactions influence outcomes. This field draws on various theoretical perspectives to analyse public organizations and inform practices related to policy-making, management and reform.

8. PUBLIC CHOICE THEORY This theory study on how the application of economics to the study of political science and government decision-making. As a unique branch of economics. It developed from the study of taxation and public spending. It often cited in explaining how government spending decision often contradict the preferences of the general public. Advocates of public choice recommend increased used of private-sector sources by the government to supply public services.

9. CONTINGENCY THEORY This theory is a branch of management theory that suggests the best approach to managing an organization depends on the specific situation or context in which it operates.it is a valuable tool for understanding how different organizational characteristics can impact the effectiveness of different management practices. On the other hand, contingency theory also has its limitations: is that the theory can be overly complex, making it difficult to identify the most appropriate management practices for a given situation. Another limitations is that the theory is heavily context- dependent, which can make it difficult to generalise the findings to other situations.

10. GOVERNANCE THEORY This theory explores how authority and power are exercised in the management of public affairs. It examines the relationships between different actors government, civil society, and the private sector and how these relationships shape decision-making and policy implementation. Promotes principles like accountability, transparency ,and participation in public institution. This framework for understanding the complexities of governing in the 21 st century, recognizing the interconnectedness of various actors and the evolving nature of public administration.

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