Public Administration Study Cards

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Public Administration

The implementation of government policies and the management of public programs and services.

Bureaucracy

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

New Public Management

A management philosophy used in public administration that emphasizes efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Policy Implementation

The process of carrying out and enforcing public policies.

Public Goods

Goods or services that are provided by the government and are available to all members of society.

Administrative Law

The body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of the government.

Public Policy

The principles, often unwritten, on which social laws are based.

Public Sector

The part of the economy that is controlled by the government.

Public Administration Ethics

The moral principles and values that guide the actions and decisions of public administrators.

Public Budgeting

The process of allocating financial resources to various government programs and activities.

Public Personnel Management

The process of recruiting, selecting, training, and managing employees in the public sector.

Public Policy Analysis

The systematic study of the causes and consequences of public policies.

Public Administration Reforms

Efforts to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of public administration.

Comparative Public Administration

The study of public administration systems and practices in different countries.

Public Sector Leadership

The ability to guide and inspire others in the public sector.

Public Administration and Governance

The relationship between government and the public in the implementation of public policies.

Public Service Motivation

The desire to serve the public and make a positive impact on society.

Public-Private Partnership

A cooperative arrangement between the government and the private sector to provide public services.

Public Opinion

The views and attitudes of the general public on matters of public interest or concern.

Public Administration Theory

The study of the principles and practices of public administration.

Public Administration Research

The systematic investigation of public administration issues and problems.

Public Administration Education

The academic study of public administration and the training of future public administrators.

Public Administration Career

A profession that involves working in government or non-profit organizations to serve the public.

Public Administration Challenges

The difficulties and obstacles faced by public administrators in carrying out their duties.

Public Administration Innovations

New ideas and approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration.

Public Administration Accountability

The responsibility of public administrators to answer for their actions and decisions.

Public Administration Decision Making

The process of making choices and taking actions in public administration.

Public Administration Communication

The exchange of information and ideas in public administration.

Public Administration Leadership

The ability to guide and inspire others in public administration.

Public Administration Innovation

The development and implementation of new ideas and approaches in public administration.

Public Administration Evaluation

The assessment of the performance and effectiveness of public administration programs and policies.