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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDIES
MARCH -JULY 2023

Bachelor of Administrative Science (Hons)

Course Name: Seminar in Public Management Course Code: ADS656
Resource Person: Dr Ahmad Faiz bin Yaakob (ahmad405@uitm.edu.my)

Course Description
In the Introduction to Public Administration course, students discuss the differences between the public sector and private sector. The differences are obvious, hence, the frequent discourses
on managerial programs and techniques (such as KPIs, strategic management, quality management and many more). A number of these can be traced back to the private sector before
they made their way into the public sector. Looking at the positive impacts, the study and application of these programs and techniques are paramount both for the academic purpose as
well the practitioner. That is why the discourses should be conceptually addressed and discussed continually. It is imperative to understand the ideals and difficulties in implementing
those managerial programs and techniques especially in the public sector. For example, the discussion should approach these management principles from the political, economic, social,
historical perspectives – however foreign and alien they may be for the private sectors.

This is a must because separating or dismissing these important discourses will indicate a degree of naivety for students of public administration. As for the public administrators
themselves, they will be tempted to prefer shortcuts than a well-thought solution. Without doubt, the lack of conceptual understanding proves to be the main obstacle that is now the
inherent factor in the failure and ineffectiveness of implementation of managerial techniques such as KPI, strategic management and outcome-based budgeting. Therefore, the
understanding of what and where the critical weaknesses are – and what to do about them - among others, are the strengths of the faculty – 'Administrative Science’.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

TEACHING &
TAXONOMY
No COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) MOHE MQF2.0/ PLO LEARNING ACTIVITIES
DOMAIN

Analyze critically theoretical issues of public sector reforms which regards to 2 (Cognitive skill/ & Tutorial discussionFinal
1 approach and tools of public management 3 C4 assessment
problem solving
Apply analytical writing skills to address and resolve complex issues and Written report
2 problems in the field of public management 7 9 (Personal) A4

Present ideas and arguments articulately on public management issues in Seminar presentation
11 (Ethics &
3 professional and ethical manners 5 A3
Professionalism)

Student Learning Time (SLT)

This course requires about 120 hrs of student’s learning time over the course of the semester. The 120 hours include the 33 hrs of meeting or in class interaction with three weeks of online
lecture and tutorial. You must allocate and manage the balance of the hours in searching, reading literature, writing the seminar paper and doing the exercises individually or in group.
Your personal SLT may be higher or lower than one stated here. Understand your own capacity and organize accordingly.
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SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK LECTURE TOPIC READING /REFERENCE LISTS Teaching activity Tutorial works:
NO. (Online or F2F)

1-2 COURSE BRIEFING Course outline, references and etc (upload Online or recorded The students need to attempt few guiding questions here:
(Scheme of work, course learningfrom u-future) lecture
outcomes, course content, course & -In your own words, what is New Public Management (NPM)?
assessment. final examination, i-discuss tutorial
entrance & exit survey, Owen Hughes (2013), page 1-16 -Is NPM a paradigm?
assessment rubric, i-learn @ u-
future) Public vs private -How the reforms in the UK and US began?
management
Introductory Chapter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRkgh -What are the differences between management and administration?
hp_0Ow&t=13s
-The emergence of a new change -What are the causes behind the changing role of the public sector in the
-Administration vs Management Changing role of 1970s/80s? Support your answers with some empirical and theoretical
-Imperatives of change public sector evidences?
-The role of government https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGR5
RgwP-aI

Chapter 1:
3-4
The Traditional Model of Owen Hughes (2013), page 17-43 Online or recorded -What is bureaucracy – what are the advantages and disadvantages of
Public Administration lecture bureaucratic government in the context of your country
-Weber’s Theory of Classical management approach/ &
Bureaucracy, Wilson’s theories i-discuss tutorial
Dichotomy, politics- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1jO
administration, Taylor’ wD-CTLI
scientific Management &
Human relations
-Problems with the traditional
model

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5 Chapter 2:
Public Management
-Meaning of management
-Managerial programs
-Criticisms of managerialism
6 &
Chapter 3:
7 Public Enterprises/semi-
autonomous agencies
-Introduction
-Reasons establishing
public enterprises
-Kinds of public enterprises
-Control and accountability of
public enterprises
Chapter 4:
8 Personnel and performance
management
-Introduction
-Traditional personnel
management
-Reforms to personnel systems
-Problems of personnel
changes
Chapter 5:
9 Financial Management
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Owen Hughes (2013), page 44-70 Online or recorded lecture Identify any TWO managerial programs your government has
& implemented in the civil service? What and how do they fit into
Bureaucracy to public i-discuss tutorial management values?
management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hPcg
nm4_Ls
Cuti Pertengahan Semester / Cuti Khas Perayaan 22 April – 01Mei 2023
(Raya Aidil-Fitri: 22-24 Apr 2023)
(Hari Pekerja: 01 Mei 2023)
F2F lecture
F2F tutorial
F2F lecture -How does the establishment of public enterprise in your country
Owen Hughes (2013), page 71-93 & can be explained from public management perspective? Select one
F2F tutorial public enterprise to justify.
Basic on Public
enterprises
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU1uf
V3U1ZE
-Malaysia’s personnel management system has changed the
F2F lecture culture and behaviours of civil servants substantially. Debate
Owen Hughes (2013), page 149-164 &
F2F tutorial
Performance appraisal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p8cxm
ZLgsA
Owen Hughes (2013), page 165-181 F2F lecture Financial management in Malaysia’s public sector has evolved
& and developed well. criticize
F2F tutorial
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-Introduction
-Traditional financial
management
-Financial management
reforms
-Criticisms of financial
reforms
Cuti Khas Perayaan 29 Mei – 04 Jun 2023
(Pesta Menuai: 30 –31 Mei 2023)
(Gawai: 01 –02 Jun 2023)
(Harijadi YDP Agong: 05 Jun 2023)

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Chapter 6: Owen Hughes (2013), page 132-148 F2F lecture Do the challenges of strategic management that you have
& studied in your class appear in your civil service? Explain.
10 Strategic Management F2F tutorial
-Introduction
-Strategy in the private and
public sector
-Strategic management plan
-Implementation
-Criticisms

Chapter 7: Owen Hughes (2013), page 236-255 F2F lecture What are the challenges to managerial in the context of
& Malaysia’s public sector?
11 Accountability F2F tutorial
-Definition & concept of
public accountability
-Traditional model
accountability vs managerial
model of accountability

Chapter 8: Owen Hughes (2013), page 218-235 F2F lecture Do equality and diversity pose limitations to effective public
Polidano (1999) & management or do they provide new opportunities for
12 Contemporary Issues http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/pub F2F tutorial positive change in public management?
In Public Management lic/
documents/APCITY/UNPAN014322.pd
-NPM in Developing f
Countries
-Traditional model in
developingcountries and its
problems
-Managerial reforms
-Problems of the managerial
model
Cuti Khas Perayaan 26 Jun – 02 Julai 2023
(Raya Aidil-Adha: 28 Jun 2023)
Minggu penilaian akhir
3-14 Julai 2023

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RECOMMENDED TEXT

Hughes, O. E. (2013). Public management and administration: An introduction. New York: Palgrave (upload in ufuture)

REFERENCES

Abdullah Sanusi A, Norma M. & Abdul Kudus A.(2003). The Malaysian Bureaucracy: Four Decades Of Development. Pearson Prentice Hall: Petaling Jaya. (upload in ufuture)

Ahmad Faiz Y, & Kartini Aboo T. (2020). Pengurusan Awam Baru & Pempolitikan dalam Sektor Awam Malaysia. Penerbit UKM, Bangi.

Common, R, (1999). Public Management And Policy Transfer in South-East Asia. Routledge (upload in ufuture)

Hood, C. (1991). “A Public Management For All Seasons?” Public Administration Vol. 69 Spring 1991 (3-19) © 1991 Royal Institute of Public Administration ISSN 0033-
3298

Polidano, C. 1999. The New Public Management In Developing Countries. Issues and Outcomes. Oxford Road, Manchester, UK. (upload in ufuture)

Samaratunge, R., Alam, Q., & Teicher, J. (2008). The New Public Management reforms in Asia: a comparison of South and Southeast Asian countries. International
Review of Administrative Sciences, 74(1), 25-46. (upload in ufuture)

Noore Alam Siddiquee (2006). Public Management Reform In Malaysia Recent Initiatives And Experiences. International Journal Of Public Sector Management. 194: 339-
358. (upload in ufuture)

Noore Alam Siddiquee (2014) The Government Transformation Program in Malaysia; A Shining Example of Performance Management in The Public Sector In Asian Journal
of Political Science. Vol. 22, No. 3, 268-288 (upload in ufuture)

COURSE ASSESSMENTS

Assessment % Important dates

Individual Tutorial assessment 20% Week 7-10
Group Seminar presentation 20% Week 11-12
Group Seminar paper 20% Week 11-12
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Individual Final test 40% During Final Exam

period
100%

TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITY

1. Lecture

Lecture is conducted in a blended way. From week 1 to 5, where students are still doing their internships, class is conducted in on-line format. Starting from weeks 6 to 12, the
class is conducted physically. Since this course is based mainly on understanding concepts and theories, preparation for students before class is vital. Prior to the lecturer, students
must watch the specified YouTube videos and read the required pages.

2. Tutorial assessment (20%)

Tutorial are also blended, i.e., online (weeks 2-5) and on-site (weeks 6-12). For tutorial, there are two main assessments. The first one is a quiz with 10% marks allocation
covering chapters 1 and 2. It will be held on week 9, during tutorial class, using u-future. In the preparation for this quiz, materials such as recorded lectures, PPT slides and
other pertinent materials will be shared to students from time to time. Second assessment is 2 article summaries. The topic for both summaries should be related to the assignment
topic, each of which carry 5% respectively.

Assessment Marks allocation Week

Article 1 5% 7
Quiz 10 % 9
Article 2 5% 10
Total 20 %

3. Seminar Paper (20%)

The assignment is in a group work. In terms of group formation, it should be arranged in the 2nd week. The maximum number of members in the group is 5 people only. Each
group is given the freedom to choose and design a more specific title, considering the themes and general chapters that had been listed (see appendix 1). Students must get
approval on the chosen topic from their respective tutors.

The format for writing this paper in many ways similar to those for writing a simple research paper. In term of discussion, the seminar paper should consist of the following:
• Define the discussed concept and its relevant to NPM
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• Identify symptom or condition of the issues/problems

• Explain causes or factors of the surrounding issues/problems
• Provide ways of addressing issues/problems

4. Seminar Presentation (20%)

This presentation is based on the same group work of the seminar paper. Students are required to present in a 10-minute oral presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A
session. Please refer to the appendix if you are unsure about the main aspects being evaluated.

5. Final test (individual 40%)

It is a long essay type, consisting of three questions which cover all chapters except chapter 6. Students are expected to answer ALL.

COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Students are NOT allowed to use copied books which represent a violation of the copyright laws of Malaysia. Students are required to have a legal copy of the required text
for this course.

Prepared by: Approved by:

Dr. Ahmad Faiz Yaakob Dr Zarina Md Zain

Resource Person Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs)
Date: 24/3/2023 Date:24/3/2023

LIST OF THEMES FOR SEMINAR PAPER
Chapter 1; TPA
-Weberian Bureaucracy
-Hierarchy
-Red tape
-Scientific management
-Human relations
-Wilsonian Political control
-Malaysian TPA
-any relevant topics
Chapter 4
Personnel & Performance Mgt
-Meritocracy
-performance-based pay
-Performance indicator
-any relevant topics
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Chapter 2; NPM Chapter 3; Public Enterprise
-Public service reform -GLC
-Public-private partnership -Political appointees
-‘Letting the manager manage’ - Government (Control) vs (managerial) freedom
-Hands on manager -Competition
-Service quality -Performance agreement (contracts)
-Cost-cutting -Public enterprise performance
-Downsizing -Corruption in public enterprise
-any relevant topics -any relevant topics
Chapter 5; Financial Mgt Chapter 6; Strategic Mgt
-Outcome-based-budgeting -Leadership
-Contracting-out -Risk Management
-Accounting reforms -‘Paralysis by Analysis’
-Corruption -Blue Ocean Strategy
-Integrity -Public sector efficiency
-any relevant topics -any relevant topics
Chapter 7;
Accountability
-KPI
-NKRA
-Star rating system
-World Ranking system
-Efficiency vs democracy
-Market based accountability vs traditional
accountability
-Bureaucratic accountability vs political
accountability
-Ministerial control
-any relevant topics