(Old Edition) Public Administration | 2E

Public Administration, 2E provides a systematic introduction to the subject of Public Administration, beginning with fundamental administrative concepts and theories and then moving to the structure and functioning of Indian Administration.

The book's basic progression is:

Administrative Theory → Administrative Systems → Personnel & Financial Administration → Indian Administration → Union/State/District/Local Administration

This makes it useful for candidates who want one book that connects theoretical concepts with India's actual administrative system.

Major areas covered

1. Introduction to Public Administration

The book begins with the fundamentals:

• Meaning and nature of Public Administration
• Scope of Public Administration
• Importance of administration
• Evolution of the discipline
• Public Administration and related disciplines
• Contemporary developments

This section is particularly useful for building the foundation for Optional Paper I.

2. Basic Concepts and Principles

Important administrative concepts are explained systematically, including:

• Organisation
• Hierarchy
• Authority
• Responsibility
• Delegation
• Coordination
• Centralisation and decentralisation
• Span of control
• Line and staff agencies

These concepts are important for understanding subsequent administrative theories.