Public Administration: An Introduction

The main focus of public administration is the implementation of government policies. Essential branches of public administration include public budgeting, ethics, organization theory, human resource management, and policy analysis. Public budgeting addresses the allocation of limited resources among unlimited demands. Ethics in public administration provides a normative approach to decision-making. Policy analysis employs an empirical approach to decision-making. Various Decision-making models studied in this field include Niskanen's budget-maximizing and Dunleavy's bureau-shaping model. Organization theory specifically delves into the structural aspects of governmental entities. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of public administration which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. The topics introduced herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This textbook is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of public administration.