PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
SEMESTER - I PAPER : ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY 
Max. Marks : 100 
Theory : 90 Marks
Internal Assessment : 10 Marks
Time : 03 Hours
 
Unit-I 
Meaning, Nature, Scope and Significance of Public Administration; Public and Private Administration; Public Administration as a Science or an Art; Relationship of Public Administration with other Social Sciences; Evolution of Public Administration since 1887.
 
Unit-II 
Organization: Meaning, Types: Formal and Informal Organization Forms of Organization: Department, Public Corporation, Government Company. Principles of Organization: Hierarchy, Span of Control, Unity of Command, Authority and Responsibility. 
 
Unit-III 
Chief Executive- Types, functions and Role Line, Staff and Auxiliary Agencies Centralisation and Decentralisation Decision Making: Meaning, types and process 
 
Unit-IV 
Coordination: Concept, Methods and Hindrances Communication: Concept, Process and Barriers Supervison: Concept and Methods Leadership: Concept, Styles, Qualities of a Good Administrator