NORTH-SOUTH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY

PAD 201: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

SECTION: 1, Spring 2021

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rizwan Khair (RzK)

CONTACT NO: 01552329371 (Cell)1
Email: rizwan.khair@northsouth.edu
OFFICE: NAC - 1074

LECTURE DAYS: Sundays and Tuesdays: 9:40. to 11:10 am

OFFICE HOURS: Sundays and Tuesdays : 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.2

CLASS ROOM: NAC 209

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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This course will provide students a conceptual and theoretical understanding of Public
Administration as a discipline and practice. It will also offer insights about administrative

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structure, function and process in Bangladesh, to enable students to have an understanding
about Public Administration and its practice in Bangladesh.

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TEACHING METHOD rs e
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The teaching and learning methods will be a balance of lecture-based inputs with opportunities
for students to engage in a participative manner. A variety of teaching and learning methods will
be used, which will include formal lectures, group based discussions and exercises, videos, case
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studies and class presentations.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
 Understand the theoretical models and approaches of Public Administration and how
public sector operates in an increasingly globalised world.
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 Understand the practice of Public Administration in the context of Bangladesh.

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 Develop skills for effective management of organisations.

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GRADING PROCEDURE
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There will be one Mid-Term exam and Quizzes based on the class lectures; notes and required
reading. The students will also have to make Class Presentations on selected topics. The Mid-
term exam will include short questions. The Final Exam will include short as well as broad
questions. The University authority will decide the date of Final Examination.
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1 Kindly send SMS before calling as I may be busy with other work
2 In view of the ongoing closure of physical attendance due to Corona pandemic, if you send me email to my NSU
email, I will respond.

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 THERE WOULD BE NO MAKE-UPS FOR QUIZZES, MID-TERM EXAM, UNLESS:
You can show a signed letter (prescription slips unacceptable) from a doctor testifying that you
were too incapacitated to attend any classes, and giving details of your illness; Or there were
any other valid reason for non-attendance.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be present for classes, quizzes and exams.

EXPTECTED CLASS ETIQUETTE:

 PLEASE TURN YOUR CELLULAR PHONES OFF
 Arriving late or leaving early-If you have to leave early or arrive late, please try NOT TO
DISTRACT OR DISTURB YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS; as it shows inconsideration and may
cost you Etiquette points.

GRADING PROCEDURES3

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PERCENTAGE REMARKS

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Class Attendance, 10% Students have to attend the class regularly. More

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Participation and than three absences and repeated late attendance

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Etiquette in class without any valid reason(s) may affect your
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Quiz (Best 2 out of 3) 20% There will be three quizzes, Among the three
quizzes, best two will be counted towards final
grading.
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Midterm 15% There will be one mid-term exam, which will

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include small questions and short notes (3-5

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sentences).
Presentations on 20% The students will be assigned topics for class
Selected Topics/ Reading presentations (individual/ group) which has to be
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Materials presented in class on designated dates (details will

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be circulated later on). Presentations will be related

to topics covered in class
Viva 10% This will test your overall knowledge on the Course,
and will be held towards end of the course
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Final Exam 25% Final exam will include short notes (3-5 sentences)
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as well as one/two broad questions (2-4 pages long

answer).

Grades:
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A 93 & above C 73-76

A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69

3 This is tentative and subject to change due to subsequent policy decisions of NSU.

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 B 83-86 D 60-66
B- 80-82 F Below 60
C+ 77-79

Tentative Course Outline4

Class-1
 Introduction to Course and Requirements
 Public and Private Administration

Class-2
 Public Administration: Meaning, Nature, Scope
Class-3
 Theories, Approaches, and Paradigms of Public Administration

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 Public Administration and Policy Making: Policy Cycle and Process

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Class-5
 Organisation Theories: Classical Theories (Henry Fayol and F.W. Taylor)

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 Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Management Theory; Critics of Bureaucracy

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 Neo-classical Theories: Elton Mayo’s Human Relations
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 Behavioral Theories
 Motivation: Abraham Maslow; Frederick Herzberg, Clayton Alderfer; Douglas
McGregor
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 Leadership: Approaches; Leadership Styles; Contemporary Leadership Issues
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Class-10
 Decision Making; Different Models of Decision Making
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 New Public Management and Emerging Trends in Public Administration.

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Class-12
MID-TERM EXAM
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 Administrative Structure of Bangladesh: National and Local

Class-14
 Bureaucracy in Bangladesh
Class-15

4Classes will include small exercises and group work to reinforce lectures.
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  Local Government System in Bangladesh
Class-16
 Understanding Decentralisation and Practice of Decentralisation in Bangladesh

Class-17
 Recruitment and Training of Public Sector Officials
Class-18
 Administrative Culture : Different Dimensions of Administrative Culture
Class-19
 Administrative Reform Initiatives in Bangladesh
Class-20
 Good Governance; Characteristics of Good Governance
 State of Governance in Bangladesh
Class-21
 Innovative Practices in Public Service Delivery

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Class-22
 State- NGO Relationship and Role of NGOs in Public Service Delivery

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Class-23
 Problem Solving Work Shop

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Class-24 (Last class)
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Make Up/ Review Session

(FINAL EXAM: TO BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE TIME)

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Recommended References:
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- Shafritz, J.M. Et al (2017) Introducing Public Administration, (9th Edition, Routledge,

New York, London.
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- Chakrabarty, Bidyut and P. Chand (2012) Public Administration in a Globalizing World :

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Theories and Practices , Sage Publications, New Delhi.

- Henry, Nicholas (1999) Public Administration and Public Affairs, 7th Edition, Prentice-
Hall International, UK.
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- Prashad, D. R. et al ( 2010) Administrative Thinkers, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New

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- Zafarullah, Habib (1992) Understanding Bureaucracy: A Primer, Academic Press, Dhaka.
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More materials will be provided from time to time.

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