About the Book

McGraw Hill presents the 1st edition of Essentials of Public Administration, authored by Vikram Singh. This book introduces concepts and concerns of public administration in an easily understandable language. The book is also a concise introduction to the theories of leading administrative thinkers. The book is a unique treatise on the structure, functioning, institutions and issues of public administration. The book is written not only in the backdrop of the Indian Administrative System, but it also covers the Indian Administration. The book covers all the latest developments in the theory and practice of public administration viz, the new public governance, new public service, right to service delivery, deglobalisation etc. It also covers latest welfare schemes and policies initiated by the Government of India.

Salient Features

📚 One stop solution for understanding the basics of Public Administration.

📚 Provides comprehensive analysis of Public Administration.

📚 Covers relevant and current topics important for the examination.

📚 Accompanied by tables for comparison of different concepts and illustrative diagrams, facilitating effective learning and retention.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Organisations

Chapter 3: Administrative Thought

Chapter 4: Administrative Behaviour

Chapter 5: Comparative Public Administration

Chapter 6: Development Administration

Chapter 7: Public Policy

Chapter 8: Accountability and Control

Chapter 9: Administrative Law

Chapter 10: Personnel Administration

Chapter 11: Financial Administration

Chapter 12: Union Government

Chapter 13: Public Sector Undertaking

Chapter 14: Civil Services

Chapter 15: State Government and District Administration

Chapter 16: Local Government

Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Issues

 Select Bibliography  Name Index  Subject Index