Description
LGA 100 Local Government Administration
Course description: This course is designed to introduce participants to the nature and scope of public
administration and addresses the types, characteristics and defects of
bureaucracy. It also explains the theories and principles of organizations as
well as principles of new public management and its implications for public
administration.
Course duration: 8 hours
Learning outcomes: At the end of this course, participants will be:
- familiar with the basic foundations of public administration.
- acquainted with the concepts relating to organizations, bureaucracy, and new public management.
- able to develop a more professional disposition to their role and responsibilities.
Course topics:
- Introduction to Public Administration.
- Theories, principles, and characteristics of organizations.
- Types, characteristics, and shortcomings of bureaucracy.
- Principles of New Public Management.
