Comparative Public Administrative
- Management Sciences
- 700 level
- 2 credit units
- 124 pages
- 14 units
This course, Comparative Public Administration, is designed for Post Graduate Diploma students in Public Administration at NOUN. It provides a foundational understanding of the evolution, concepts, and models used in comparative public administration. The course explores administrative systems in developed and developing countries, including Anglophone and Francophone systems. It also examines bureaucratic organizations within the context of Nigeria and other countries like Senegal, equipping students with skills to analyze and compare administrative systems.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD784, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: COMPARISON BETWEEN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- Unit 2:Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
- Unit 3: Cross-cultural Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
- Unit 4: Bureaucratic Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
- Unit 5: Case studies Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
- Unit 1: Institutional Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
- Unit 2: Structural-functional Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
- Unit 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration
- Unit 4: Concept of Bureaucracy
- Unit 5: Nature of Administration/Bureaucracy in Developed Countries
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD784 · Unit 2: Concept of Comparative Public Administration
Although students of comparative administration may consider their subject a product of the post WW II era, actually a strong call for a comparative orientation of public administration goes back to much earlier time.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the evolutionary trends and meaning of comparative public administration.
- Identify and appreciate the contributions of Riggs to Comparative Public Administration Studies.
- Understand and argue for the uses of models and approaches in comparative public Administration study.
- Understand and examine the concept of Bureaucracy and civil service.
- Compare the system of Administration in developed and developing Anglophone and Francophone.
- Identify and examine the role of bureaucracy in nation-building and the problems and prospects of bureaucracy especially in developing countries.
What it prepares you for
- Public Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Civil Servant
- International Development Officer
- Management Consultant
- Government
- Non-profit
- International Organizations
- Consulting
- Public Sector Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 3: Cross-cultural Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
Requires understanding of diverse cultural contexts and their impact on administrative practices, demanding sensitivity to nuances and avoidance of ethnocentric biases.
- Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 4: Bureaucratic Approach to Comparative public administration Studies
Involves grasping Weber's ideal type and its implications for organizational structure and behavior, requiring critical analysis of its strengths and limitations.
- Module 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration
Unit 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration
Requires understanding the complex interplay of heterogeneity, formalism, and overlapping in developing countries, demanding critical analysis of administrative challenges.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Brief Historical Development of Comparative Public Administration
Unit 1: Brief Historical Development of Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours
Read about the historical context of Comparative Public Administration.. Identify key events and scholars that shaped the field.. Reflect on the impact of World War II on administrative studies..
- Week 2Module 1: Brief Historical Development of Comparative Public Administration
Unit 2: Concept of Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours
Study the various definitions of Comparative Public Administration.. Understand the key elements of each definition.. Consider how Comparative Public Administration differs from traditional Public Administration..
- Week 3Module 1: Brief Historical Development of Comparative Public Administration
Unit 3: Riggs' Contribution to Comparative Public Administration studies · 2 hours
Examine Riggs' contributions to the field of Comparative Public Administration.. Analyze his trends in the study of Comparative Public Administration.. Understand the link between ecology and Comparative Public Administration..
- Week 4Module 1: Brief Historical Development of Comparative Public Administration
Unit 4: Rationales for Comparative Public Administration Studies · 2 hours
Explore the rationales for Comparative Public Administration studies.. Understand the significance of this field to students and practitioners.. Consider how comparison enhances administrative knowledge..
- Week 5Module 1: Brief Historical Development of Comparative Public Administration
Unit 5: Scopes and forms of Comparative Public Administration Studies · 2 hours
Define the scope and levels of analysis in Comparative Public Administration.. Understand the different forms of comparative studies.. Consider the implications of each form for research design..
- Week 6Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 1: Comparison between Public Administration and Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours
Compare and contrast Public Administration and Comparative Public Administration.. Identify the key differences in their approaches and orientations.. Understand the motivating concerns behind Comparative Public Administration..
- Week 7Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies · 2 hours
Examine the uses of models and approaches in comparative studies.. Understand the role of models in organizing information.. Compare and contrast models and approaches..
- Week 8Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 3: Cross-cultural Approach to Comparative public administration Studies · 2 hours
Understand how to apply the Cross-cultural approach in Comparative Public Administration studies.. Analyze the impact of culture on administrative systems.. Consider the limitations and strengths of this approach..
- Week 9Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 4: Bureaucratic Approach to Comparative public administration Studies · 2 hours
Describe and understand how to apply Bureaucratic approach in Comparative Public Administration study.. Examine Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy.. Consider the relevance of this approach in different cultural contexts..
- Week 10Module 2: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Public Administration Studies
Unit 5: Case studies Approach to Comparative public administration Studies · 2 hours
Understand and know how to apply Case Studies approach in Comparative Public Administration study.. Analyze the benefits and limitations of case studies.. Consider how case studies can inform policy and practice..
- Week 11Module 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration
Unit 1: Institutional Approach to Comparative public administration Studies · 2 hours
Understand and know how to apply Institutional approach in Comparative Public Administration study. Examine the role of institutions in shaping administrative systems.. Consider the limitations of focusing solely on institutions..
Unit 2: Structural-functional Approach to Comparative public administration Studies · 2 hours
Understand and apply the Systems/Structural-functional approach in Comparative Public Administration study.. Analyze the functions performed by different structures.. Consider the relationship between structure and function..
- Week 12Module 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration
Unit 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration · 2 hours
Understand and examine the Riggs Prismatic Model in Comparative Public Administration study.. Analyze the features of fused, prismatic, and diffracted societies.. Consider the limitations of Riggs' model..
Unit 4: Concept of Bureaucracy · 2 hours
Understand the meaning of Bureaucracy as developed by Weber.. Identify the features of Bureaucracy.. Understand and explain the meaning of Civil Service..
- Week 13Module 3: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration
Unit 5: Nature of Administration/Bureaucracy in Developed Countries · 2 hours
Understand and describe the nature of Administration in developed countries.. Analyze the historical context of administrative development.. Consider the key characteristics of administration in developed societies..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and scholars in Comparative Public Administration (Unit 1).
- Develop flashcards for key concepts and definitions (Units 2, 4).
- Compare and contrast the different models and approaches discussed in Module 2.
- Use case studies to illustrate the application of theoretical concepts.
- Focus on understanding the characteristics of administration in developed and developing countries (Module 3).
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD784 about?
This course, Comparative Public Administration, is designed for Post Graduate Diploma students in Public Administration at NOUN. It provides a foundational understanding of the evolution, concepts, and models used in comparative public administration. The course explores administrative systems in developed and developing countries, including Anglophone and Francophone systems. It also examines bureaucratic organizations within the context of Nigeria and other countries like Senegal, equipping students with skills to analyze and compare administrative systems.
How many units does PAD784 have?
PAD784, Comparative Public Administrative, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 124 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD784?
PAD784 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD784 hard?
PAD784 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD784 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PAD784 assessed?
PAD784 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PAD784?
Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Civil Servant, International Development Officer and Management Consultant.