Management and Governance: Comparing Public Administration around the World
Module title | Management and Governance: Comparing Public Administration around the World |
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Module code | POLM220M |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff | Dr Stephen Greasley (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
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Module description
This module exposes you to the many different kinds of public administration around the world, including exploring the disparity between what regimes and governments say they do and what they actually do in terms of accountability and service delivery. The module uses your experiences to enliven this, drawing on the international experience of the students who are in the classroom with the aim of delivering as broad an understanding of the comparative context of the topic as can be achieved. The module examines some of the main issues and problems confronting public sector managers such as modernization, accountability in a complex age, ethical action, oversight, audit and private-public partnerships.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to explore comparative administrative theories, practice and processes and the importance of the context in which they operate. It also aims to enhance a critical awareness of the approaches of different political regimes to public administration and public sector management and to develop a Masters level practical and theoretical understanding of the impact of globalisation and de-territorialization on national and international governance. The module examines some of the main issues and problems confronting public sector managers such as modernization, accountability in a complex age, ethical action, oversight, audit and private-public partnerships.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. critically examine theories of governance and public administration
- 2. apply public administration and governance theories to real word examples.
- 3. analyse contemporary issues in governance and public administration reform.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. appraise and critically evaluate government reports and public policy.
- 5. synthesize and comment critically on a corpus of academic literature.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. demonstrate independent thought.
- 7. communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the order indicated:
1. Theories of governance and public administration;
2. Reforming governance and public administration;
3. Contemporary issues in governance and public administration.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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22 | 278 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 22 | 11 Seminars (2 hours each) |
Guided independent study | 118 | Reading set texts and wider reading and preparatory notes use of ELE for asynchronous activities and discussions. |
Guided independent study | 160 | Assignment preparation |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Article review | 300 | 1,5,7 | Written feedback |
Seminar summary | 500 | 3,6,7 | Written feedback |
Issue briefing plan | 300 | 3,4,7 | Written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Essay | 45 | 2,000 words | 1, 2,6 | Written feedback |
Issue briefings | 55 | 2550 words (3x850) | 3-5,7,8 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Essay | Essay (2,000 words) | 1,2,6 | Next reassessment period |
Issue Briefings | Issue Briefings papers (2550 words 3 x 850) | 3-5,7,8 | Next reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Peters, B. G. and Pierre, J. (2018) The Next Public Administration: Debates and Dilemmas. London: Sage
Wilson, W. (1887) "The Study of Administration," Political Science Quarterly, 2: 2, pp. 197-222.
Riccucci, N. and Van Ryzin, G. (2016) ‘Representative bureaucracy: a lever to enhance social equity, coproduction and democracy’ Public Administration Review, 77:1, 21-30.
Dunleavy, P. et al. (2006) ‘The New Public Management is Dead : long live digital era governance’ Journal of Public Administration: Research and Theory, 16:3.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
The module will be supported by ELE materials, including links to core texts
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
NQF level (module) | 7 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 01/10/2009 |
Last revision date | 09/03/2022 |