Comparative Public Administration

1. Describe major concepts in comparative public administration
2. Trace the evolution of comparative public administration as a field of study
3. Explain the rationale for the study of comparative public administration
4. Explain theoretical perspectives and models of comparative public administration
5. Identify the roles and problems of bureaucracy in Third World development
6. Understand bureaucratic accountability and its problems
7. Discuss comparative practices of public administration in different social settings

13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Fundamentals of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Nature of Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours

     Define comparative public administration. Identify scope and areas of comparison. Differentiate between comparative and traditional public administration.

   • Unit 2: Evolution of Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours

     Trace the origin and evolutionary trends of comparative public administration. Identify the factors that influenced the development of comparative public administration.

2. Week 2Module 1: Fundamentals of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 3: Riggs' Contribution to the Study of Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours

     Describe the trends in the study of Comparative Public Administration by Riggs. Explain the nexus between ecology and Comparative Public Administration.

   • Unit 4: Rationale for Comparative Public Administration Studies · 2 hours

     Understand and appreciate the significance of Comparative Public Administration studies.

3. Week 3Module 1: Fundamentals of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 5: Forms/Dimensions of Comparative Public Administration Studies · 3 hours

     Explain the various level of analysis of Comparative Public Administration. Describe the different forms or dimensions of Comparative studies.

4. Week 4Module 2: Approaches to the Study of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 6: Comparison between Public Administration and Comparative Public Administration · 3 hours

     Describe the Traditional Public Administration. Briefly describe Comparative Public Administration. Make comparison between Traditional and Comparative Public Administration.

5. Week 5Module 2: Approaches to the Study of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 7: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Studies · 3 hours

     Explain the uses of models and approaches in Comparative Public Administration studies. Identify the common tendencies shared by different models. Make comparison between Models and Approaches.

6. Week 6Module 2: Approaches to the Study of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 8: Cross-cultural Approach to Comparative Public Administration Studies · 3 hours

     Explain Cross-cultural approach to comparative public administration. Understand how to apply Cross-cultural approach in Comparative Public Administration studies.

7. Week 7Module 2: Approaches to the Study of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 9: Bureaucratic Approach to Comparative Studies · 3 hours

     Describe and understand the application of Bureaucratic approach in Comparative Public Administration study.

8. Week 8Module 2: Approaches to the Study of Comparative Public Administration

   • Unit 10: Case Studies Approach to Comparative Studies · 3 hours

     Define Case Studies approach to Comparative Public Administration study. Explain its application to Comparative Public Administration.

9. Week 9Module 3: Nature/System of Administration in Developed and Developing Countries

   • Unit 11: Institutional Approach to Comparative Public Administration Studies · 3 hours

     Define Institutional approach to the study of comparative public administration. Explain the application Institutional approach to comparative analysis of public administration.

10. Week 10Module 3: Nature/System of Administration in Developed and Developing Countries

    • Unit 12: Structural-functional Approach to Comparative Public Administration Studies · 3 hours

      Define structural-functional approach to the study of comparative public administration. Explain application structural-functional approach to comparative analysis of public administration.

11. Week 11Module 3: Nature/System of Administration in Developed and Developing Countries

    • Unit 13: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration · 3 hours

      Understand and examine the Riggs Prismatic Model in Comparative Public Administration study. Understand and know how to apply the Riggs' Prismatic Sala Model to explain the nature of administration especially in developing countries like Nigeria.

12. Week 12Module 3: Nature/System of Administration in Developed and Developing Countries

    • Unit 14: Concept of Bureaucracy · 3 hours

      Define of Bureaucracy as explained by Weber. Identify the features of Bureaucracy. Explain the meaning and function of Civil Service.

13. Week 13Module 3: Nature/System of Administration in Developed and Developing Countries

    • Unit 15: Nature of Administration/Bureaucracy in Developed Countries · 3 hours

      Describe the nature of Administration in developed countries. Identify key features of Administration in developed countries.