About the Book
What is Public Administration? How does Public Management operate? Who are the key role-players? What are the principles, and how are these applied practically in the developmental context of South Africa? Addressing the broad topics that form the foundations of Public Administration and Management in South Africa, this text introduces and critically explores all foundational and functional aspects of the development, theories, principles, concepts, approaches and structure of public administration. Key topic areas are accessed in dedicated chapters to provide a solid grounding in the discipline. Students are orientated in the theoretical foundations of public administration and the practical implementation of public management in developmental South Africa, across local, provincial and national government spheres. Covering the role and function of core aspects of public administration and management, topics addressed include: public decision-making; service delivery and policy implementation; leadership and control; human resources management; public financial management; and ethics in the public sector. An expertly designed pedagogical framework supports and develops important academic skills such as critical thinking, practical application and data interpretation. Presented in a real, applied and visual manner, this engaging text is the essential introduction for all students of BAdmin, BA, BSocSci or BCom degrees in public administration and public management.
About the Author:
Christopher Thornhill, Emeritus professor, University of Pretoria, Isioma Ile, University of Western Cape, Gerda van Dijk, Lecturer, School of Social and Government Studies, NWU, Christa de Wet, North-West University, Lianne Malan, Associate professor, School of Public Management and Administration, University of Pretoria, Chisepo Mphaisha, Ex Director, UWC's School of Governance, Patrick Sokhela, Chief Director, Inter Governmental Relations and Change Management, DPSA, Michel Tshiyoyo, Lecturer, University of Pretoria, Purshottama S. Reddy, Senior Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Jay Govender, NMMU, Kobus Muller, SUN, Gerrit van der Waldt, NWU, Natasja Holtzhausen, Associate Professor, University of Pretoria, David Fourie, University of Pretoria, Daleen van der Walt, Consultant, Maurice Dassah, Senior Lecturer, UKZN, Dirk Brynard, UNISA, Moses Sindane,
