Public Administration (Pub Ad) is a popular optional subject for UPSC due to its overlap with General Studies and governance-related topics. Below is the syllabus and an overview of how Plutus IAS covers this subject.
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Introduction to Public Administration
- Evolution, Meaning, Scope, and Significance
- Public and Private Administration
- Comparative Public Administration & Development Administration
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Administrative Thought
- Scientific Management (Taylor)
- Bureaucratic Theory (Weber)
- Human Relations Approach (Elton Mayo)
- Behavioral Approach (Simon)
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Organizations
- Principles of Organization (Hierarchy, Unity of Command, Span of Control)
- Structure of Organizations (Ministries, Public Sector, Boards, Commissions)
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Accountability and Control
- Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Control
- Citizen & Administration (RTI, Lokpal, Social Audit)
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Personnel Administration
- Recruitment, Training, Motivation, Performance Appraisal
- Civil Services Reforms
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Financial Administration
- Budgeting (PPBS, Zero-Based, Performance)
- Public Finance, Accounts, and Auditing
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