SYBA Semester 3 Political Science – 2025-26 (M1, M2, M3 pattern NEP)

Political Science (Major 2)

Public Administration

Module 1 Introduction to Public Administration

1.1 Meaning, scope and Significance
1.2 Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline
1.3 New Public Administration

Module 2: Theories of Administration

2.1 Scientific Management Theory: F.W. Taylor
2.2 Bureaucratic Theory: Max Weber
2.3 Motivation Theory: McGregor

Module 3: Understanding Principles & Structure of Organiेsation

3.1 Meaning & Definition, Bases & Structure of Organisation
3.2 Principles of organisation I : Hierarchy, Delegation, Centralisation-Decentralisation
3.3 Principles of Organization II : Unity of Command, Span of Control, Co-ordination

Module 4 Contemporary Issues in Public Administration

4.1 Good Governance
4.2 E-Governance
4.3 Accountability and Control

मराठी भाषांतर

लोक प्रशासन (Public Administration)

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१: लोक प्रशासनाची ओळख

1.1 अर्थ, व्याप्ती आणि महत्त्व
1.2 लोक प्रशासन या शास्त्राचा विकास
1.3 नव-लोक प्रशासन (New Public Administration)

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२: प्रशासनाच्या सिद्धांतांचा अभ्यास

2.1 शास्त्रीय व्यवस्थापन सिद्धांत: एफ. डब्ल्यू. टेलर
2.2 नोकरशाही सिद्धांत: मॅक्स वेबर
2.3 प्रेरणा सिद्धांत: मॅकग्रेगर

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३: संघटनेची संकल्पना आणि रचना

3.1 अर्थ आणि व्याख्या, संघटनेचे आधार व रचना
3.2 संघटनाचे सिद्धांत – I: पदसोपान (Hierarchy), प्रदान (Delegation), केंद्रीकरण–विकेंद्रीकरण
3.3 संघटनाचे सिद्धांत – II: आदेशाची एकता (Unity of Command), नियंत्रणाची व्याप्ती (Span of Control), समन्वय (Coordination)

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४: लोक प्रशासनातील समकालीन प्रश्न

4.1 सुशासन (Good Governance)
4.2 ई-शासन (E-Governance)
4.3 जबाबदारी आणि नियंत्रण (Accountability and Control)

Question Paper Pattern

60 marks are assigned for the theory paper – the exam will be held at the end of the semester.

Marks: 60 Time:2 Hours 

Six questions of 15 marks each.( Essay type) 

Students have to attempt any four. 

Equitable distribution to each module. 

Question six , short notes, any three out of four.(5 marks each)

40 marks internal assignments

1 Assignments/Projects 15 marks

2 Classroom Presentations 05 marks

3 Essay Submission/ Book review 10 marks

4 Participation in Departmental Activities / Field Visit Report 10 marks