Administrative Theories

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9788131603468

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 370

• Release Date: 01-01-2010

• Author: Rakesh Hooja & Ramesh K. Arora

About the Book:

Administrative Theory has long been a fascinating area within Public Administration. This book delves into the major theories, approaches, and models that have shaped administrative thought over the past century. While most of the early conceptual constructs in Public Administration have their roots in the West, particularly in the United States, they have been significantly modified based on empirical experiences in the non-Western world.

This anthology discusses the evolution and relevance of various approaches and models in Administrative Theory. It also provides a critical analysis of administrative practices around the world. Eminent thinkers and their contributions to Administrative Sciences are explored, touching on their visions and ideas. The book covers important themes such as organization theories, bureaucratic theory, new public management, development administration, creativity, leadership, and more.

The volume is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and practitioners in Public Administration and anyone interested in understanding the complex process of governance.

Contents:

Introduction

1. Ideas and Issues in Administrative Theory – Rakesh Hooja and Ramesh K. Arora

Section I: Organization Theories

2. Organization Theories: Concerns and Orientations – Ramesh K. Arora

3. American Public Administration: A Critique – Mohammad Mohabbat Khan

4. The Classical vs Modern Organization Theories in Developing Countries – Amer Al-Koubaisy

5. Systems Approach to the Study of Administrative Organization – Sangeeta Sharma

6. New Public Management: Emerging Concerns – Ramesh K. Arora

Section II: Thinkers and Their Thoughts

7. Utility of Max Weber’s Concept of Ideal-type Bureaucracy in Public Administration – T.K. Jain

8. Administration: Thoughts of Urwick and Gullick – R.M. Khandelwal and Pushplata Khandelwal

9. Administrative Thought of Chester Barnard – Purushottam Nagar

10. Peter Drucker: The Father of Modern Management – Rakhi Pardasani

Section III: Comparative and Development Dimensions

11. Development: A Contradictory Discipline in Social Sciences – S.L. Meena

12. Development Administration: Some Conceptual Issues – Ramesh K. Arora

13. Riggs’s Concept of Formalism – B.S. Bhargava

14. Development Management – Hans C. Blaise

15. Public Administration in Developing Countries: Some Observations – B.L. Jacobs

16. Comparative Aspects of Public Administration – R.B. Jain

17. New Dimensions in Management Theory: The Japanese Contribution – K.D. Trivedi and Ravindra Sharma

Section IV: Organizational Change

18. Introducing Change in Bureaucracy: A Framework – Udai Pareek

19. Re-engineering Public Administration – K.B.C. Saxena

20. Creativity – Pradip N. Khandwalla

21. Theories of Leadership: A Conceptual Overview – Asha Hingar

22. Good Governance and the Desideratum of Sustainable Efficiency: The Indian Experience – Ramesh K. Arora

About the Author / Editor:

• Rakesh Hooja, IAS is currently the Chairman, Board of Revenue for Rajasthan and has held various significant roles in government, including Additional Chief Secretary (Development) and Director at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration. He has authored over 27 books, numerous articles, research papers, and monographs focusing on development, administration, governance, and public management.

• Ramesh K. Arora is a Visiting Professor at the HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration and Chairman of the Management Development Academy in Jaipur. He has authored or edited more than forty books and is a renowned academic in the field of Public Administration, with a keen focus on governance and administrative reforms.