Concept of Political Science, State, Politics, Government, Governance and Administration.
Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for...
-
Upload
sylvia-miles -
Category
Documents
-
view
219 -
download
0
Transcript of Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for...
![Page 1: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Public AdministrationPolitics not politics
What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices. Politicians should be neutral when
shaping public policy. Administration (civil servants) – should
be non-partisan and neutral in implementing public politics.
Is this true in real life?
![Page 2: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
That’s why values clash The clash of values in the administration
of Public Policy:-1- Efficiency versus responsiveness.2- Public versus private.3- Neutrality versus tolerance.4- Economic capitalism versus individual
rights.5- Limited government versus popular
sovereignty.
![Page 3: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
1-Efficiency versus responsiveness
At any level of government, policies are made to respond to citizens demands.
Government use common citizens to conduct its business.
But, making government to the will of the people is dangerous, it could quickly become too responsive.
Citizens might seek their own benefit rather than the common good.
![Page 4: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
2-Efficiency versus responsiveness
That’s why we need to make sure that government will have the ability to produce the desired good, service or effect with minimum effort and expenses = Efficiency
![Page 5: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
3- Public versus Private Some activities are best conducted by
public agent, such as the army, post office, etc.
Some activities are viewed best in the hands of private enterprises.
But, government agencies, might have to regulate or control private commerce to ensure that the private sector doesn’t create publicly harmful results.
![Page 6: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
4- Neutrality versus tolerance Neutrality governmental
agencies deal with citizens as equal.
Tolerance protected classes.
government may have to intervene to protect the rights of certain groups.
![Page 7: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
5- Economic capitalism versus individual rights Capitalism = all or most of the means of
production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit under fully competitive conditions.
Individual rights = unfettered capitalism can easily harm the individual.
Thus:- government must intervene to protect the individual from excessive manipulation by capitalist economic forces.
![Page 8: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
6- Limited government versus popular sovereignty Popular sovereignty -- reflect the
will of the majority while protecting the rights of individuals.
Limited government -- the government is best which governs least.
![Page 9: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Public Administration
Administration. Bureaucracy. Public Policy. Policy Process. Public Administration
![Page 10: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Administration The execution and implementation
of Public Policy. Administration connotes all of
rules, regulations and procedures developed to manage the affairs of government.
Red Tape is excessive use of rules, regulations and procedures.
![Page 11: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Bureaucracy The administration of large scale
organization through departments and their agencies.
-ve connotations excessive red tape that impede serving the implementation of public policy
![Page 12: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Excessive Bureaucracy Becomes dysfunctional and
inefficient.
Employees follow rules and regulations to the point that they become ends rather than means to a public policy goal.
![Page 13: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Public Policy Decisions made by government that
show actions taken by governmental actors in pursuing to perceived problems.
Public Administration is the tool by which policy is implemented.
Public Policy requires the creation of governmental organizations such as agencies, bureaus or departments, etc.
![Page 14: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
The Policy Process
A set or series of stages through which policy is established and
implemented.
![Page 15: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
1. Agenda setting stage
Involves the identification of a problem and the development of a consensus that this is a problem with which government should be concerned.
![Page 16: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
2. Policy Formulation Stage
Alternative methods to deal with the problem are discussed and refined.
Which level of government best decide from among the alternatives.
In this stage costs and benefits are assessed for each alternative.
![Page 17: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
3. Policy enactment stage
In this stage an authoritative agency of government (a president or governor) makes a specific decision to adopt a policy alternative.
![Page 18: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
4. Implementation
The authorization and funding of a specific government program and the decision about which particular government agency will deal with the problem.
![Page 19: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
5. Policy analysis – program evaluation stage
Evaluation assesses how well the policy is addressing, solving, or at least mitigating the problem.
![Page 20: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
6. Feedback
The policy adopters weigh information about whether to continue, revise, or terminate the policy
![Page 21: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Public Administration
Refers to what government agencies do to develop and implement Public Policy.
This is a simple definition, but in reality, public administration is a complex concept.
Public administration is about political process.
Political decisions and processes are what distinguishes public administration from private or business administration.
![Page 22: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Categories of action in the policy Process
Formation
Implementation
AdoptionFormulation
Evaluation
![Page 23: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Policy Formation
Addresses questions such as:-What is the Policy Problem?What makes it a public Problem?How does it get on the agenda of
government?
![Page 24: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Policy Formulation
Addresses questions such as:-Who participates in policy
formulation?How are alternatives to deal with the
problem developed?
![Page 25: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Policy Adoption
Addresses questions such as:-How is a policy adopted or enacted?What requirements must be met?Who adopts the policy?
![Page 26: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Policy Implementation
Addresses questions such as:-What is done or not done to carry
out a policy?What effect does this have on policy
content?
![Page 27: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Policy Evaluation
Addresses questions such as:-How is the effectiveness of policy
measured?Who evaluates the policy?What are the consequences of the
policy evaluation?Are there demands for revision or
repeal?
![Page 28: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Subconcepts
1- Policy:-Policy:- a purposive course of action followed by an actor or set of actors in dealing with a problem.
2- Public PolicyPublic Policy:- policies developed by governmental bodies or officials.
3- Policy Demands:-Policy Demands:- requests of government officials by other actors in the political system for action or inaction on some perceived problem.
![Page 29: Public Administration Politics not politics What is the connection? Politics sets the tasks for administration. but should not manipulate it’s offices.](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081515/56649eac5503460f94bb21d9/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
More Subconcepts4- Policy DecisionPolicy Decision:- discrete acts by
public officials that authorize or direct public policy.
5- Policy Statement:-Policy Statement:- formal expression of public policy in written or oral form.
6- Policy output:-Policy output:- what government actually does or refuses to do rather than what it says it will or will not do.
7- Policy Outcomes:-Policy Outcomes:- the consequences for society, intended and unintended.