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Week - 1 |
Introduction to Comparative Public Administration (CPA) – meaning, scope, significance |
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Week - 2 |
Historical development of CPA – evolution and major approaches |
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Week - 3 |
Methodological issues in CPA – models, research methods, and limitations |
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Week - 4 |
Administrative systems in developed countries (e.g., the Netherlands, UK, USA, France) |
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Week - 5 |
Administrative systems in developing countries (e.g., India, Turkey, African states) |
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Week - 6 |
Riggsian Model and Prismatic Society – contributions and criticisms |
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Week - 7 |
Mid-Term Exam Preparation |
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Week - 8 |
Comparative study of bureaucracy – Weberian vs. non-Weberian systems |
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Week - 9 |
Country Cases: Politics–administration dichotomy and governance traditions across countries |
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Week - 10 |
Comparative analysis of policy-making and implementation processes |
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Week - 11 |
Public sector reforms and New Public Management in different contexts |
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Week - 12 |
Globalization, governance, and international organizations (UN, OECD, EU) |
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Week - 13 |
Contemporary issues in CPA – accountability, transparency, digital governance, and future directions |
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Week - 14 |
Final Exam Preparation |