Public Administration and Management

Product Details:
Author(s):
du Toit, DFP and
van der Waldt, G
Year Published:
2000
Edition
2nd Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The aim of this publication is to equip public managers with insight into the functioning of public management and administration within the dynamic southern African context. It is a guide, not only for students of Public Administration and Public Management, but also for practitioners who are interested in providing excellent service. At a time when public management within the public sector is expected to achieve the objectives of government in establishing a democratic and just society this publication takes on special importance.   The interactice learner-centred approach used in this book makes it suitable for self-instruction and ensures a rewarding learning experience for students and practitioners.
Content
Part 1: Public Administration: An introduction
• Public administration as an activity
• Public administration as a discipline
• Government services and functions
• Principles of public administration
Part 2: The environment of Public
Administration
• Public administration and the external environment
• Public administration and the internal environment
• Interaction between environments and public administration
Part 3 Government hierarchy
• Government hierarchy
• Central and provincial governments in South Africa
• Local government in South Africa
Part 4: Origins of legislation – non government organisations
• Legislation and its origins
• Non-government organisations
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