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PAD868Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Comparative Public Administratioon

This course provides a comparative analysis of public administration across diverse social settings, focusing on developed and developing countries. It explores key concepts, theoretical perspectives, and models in comparative public administration. The course examines administrative systems in countries like France, Britain, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, and Benin Republic. Students will learn to analyze the roles and problems of bureaucracy and understand bureaucratic accountability in different contexts.

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46h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Comparative AdministrationPublic SectorBureaucracyDeveloping CountriesAdministrative Systems

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Comparative Public Administration

2

Public vs. Private Administration

3

Management Influence

4

Theoretical Perspectives

5

Bureaucratic Accountability

6

Administrative Systems

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Meaning and Nature of Comparative Public Administration

2 study hours
  • •Define comparative public administration
  • •Identify areas of comparison
  • •Differentiate between comparative and traditional public administration
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Evolution of Comparative Public Administration

2 study hours
  • •Trace the origin and evolutionary trends
  • •Identify factors influencing development of comparative public administration
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Riggs' Contribution to the Study of Comparative Public Administration

2 study hours
  • •Describe trends in the study of Comparative Public Administration by Riggs
  • •Explain the nexus between ecology and Comparative Public Administration
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Rationale for Comparative Public Administration Studies

2 study hours
  • •Understand the significance of Comparative Public Administration studies
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Forms/Dimensions of Comparative Public Administration Studies

2 study hours
  • •Explain the various levels of analysis
  • •Describe the different forms or dimensions of Comparative studies
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 6: Comparison between Public Administration and Comparative Public Administration

2 study hours
  • •Describe Traditional Public Administration
  • •Briefly describe Comparative Public Administration
  • •Compare Traditional and Comparative Public Administration
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 7: Uses of Models and Approaches in Comparative Studies

2 study hours
  • •Explain the uses of models and approaches
  • •Compare Models and Approaches
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 8: Cross-cultural Approach to Comparative Public Administration Studies

2 study hours
  • •Explain Cross-cultural approach
  • •Understand how to apply Cross-cultural approach
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 9: Bureaucratic Approach to Comparative Studies

2 study hours
  • •Describe and understand the application of Bureaucratic approach
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 10: Case studies Approach to Comparative Studies

2 study hours
  • •Define Case Studies approach
  • •Explain its application
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 11: Institutional Approach to Comparative Public Administration Studies

2 study hours
  • •Define Institutional approach
  • •Explain the application Institutional approach
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 12: Structural-functional Approach to Comparative Public Administration Studies

2 study hours
  • •Define structural-functional approach
  • •Explain application structural-functional approach
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 13: Prismatic Model and Comparative Public Administration

2 study hours
  • •Understand and examine the Riggs Prismatic Model
  • •Understand and know how to apply the Riggs' Prismatic Sala Model

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create comparative charts contrasting administrative systems of different countries (Units 16-22)

2

Focus on key concepts from Module 1 (Units 1-5)

3

Review case studies in Module 2 (Units 6-10)

4

Practice applying theoretical models from Module 3 (Units 11-15)

5

Analyze past exam papers to identify frequently tested topics

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