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What is the focus of the course 'Introduction to Public Administration'?
What is the focus of the course 'Introduction to Public Administration'?
Meanings, nature, scope, evolution on Public Administration.
Which of the following are classical theories of Public Administration?
Which of the following are classical theories of Public Administration?
The theory developed by F.W. Taylor is known as ___________.
The theory developed by F.W. Taylor is known as ___________.
Scientific Management
Match the following Western political thinkers with their contributions:
Match the following Western political thinkers with their contributions:
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Good governance is a topic covered in the course 'Introduction to Public Administration'.
Good governance is a topic covered in the course 'Introduction to Public Administration'.
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What are the key themes addressed in the course 'Introduction to International Relations'?
What are the key themes addressed in the course 'Introduction to International Relations'?
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Which theories are included in the Major Theories of International Relations?
Which theories are included in the Major Theories of International Relations?
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The phases of __________ were significant in shaping International Relations during the 20th century.
The phases of __________ were significant in shaping International Relations during the 20th century.
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What concept is associated with J.S. Mill?
What concept is associated with J.S. Mill?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Public Administration
- Public Administration: Meaning, nature, and scope, distinction between private and public administration.
- Evolution of Public Administration: including New Public Administration.
- New Public Management.
Classical Theories
- Scientific Management: Frederick Winslow Taylor.
- Administrative Management: Luther Gulick, Lyndall Urwick, Henri Fayol.
- Ideal Type Bureaucracy: Max Weber.
Neo-Classical and Contemporary theories
- Human Relations Theory: Elton Mayo.
- Rational Decision Making: Herbert Simon.
Modern Approaches
- New Public Service Approach:
- Good Governance.
- E-Governance.
- Feminist Perspectives.
Introduction to International Relations
- International Relations: Meaning, evolution, nature, and scope.
- Basic Concepts: National power, national interest, balance of power, bi-polarity, and multi-polarity, diplomacy, propaganda.
Major Theories of International Relations
- Realist and Neo-Realist Theory
- Liberal Theory
- Marxist Theory
- Feminist Theory
Cold War
- Phases of Cold War:
- Post-Cold War World Order: Features.
Post-Cold War Issues
- Disarmament and Arms Control.
- Globalization.
- Climate Change.
- Terrorism.
Western Political Thought
- Plato: Concept of justice; Theory of state.
- Aristotle: State and its classifications; Theory of revolution.
- Machiavelli: On politics and statecraft; Views on ends and means.
- Bodin: Views on state; Views on sovereignty.
- Hobbes: Theory of sovereignty.
- Locke: Theory of government.
- Rousseau: General will.
- Bentham: Theory of utilitarianism.
- J.S. Mill: Views on liberty.
- Hegel: State and civil society.
- Marx: Historical materialism, class and class struggle.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Public Administration and International Relations, including key theories and the evolution of both fields. Explore the distinctions between public and private administration, the impact of modern approaches like e-governance, and core concepts in international relations such as diplomacy and balance of power.
