BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH - HERBERT SIMON

INTRODUCTION: The classical approach emphasized the importance of the structure-the formal dimension of organisation. The human relations approach, on the other hand emphasises the informal dimension of the organization. While the formal and informal dimensions of organisation form an important component of organisation phenomenon, the human behaviour-the value disposition of the functionaries-determine their attitudes and working style of the organisation. The human relations and behavioural approaches broadly deal with the man in the organisation. While the former deals with the relationships among the people working in an organisation, the latter deals with the 'inside' human being with a focus on the place of his values and rationality in the working of an organisation. An understanding of 'inside' the man is as important as 'inside' the organisation.

Evolution of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

AN INTRODUCTION
The historical evolution of Public Administration as a field of inquiry can be studied in three traditions - Absolutist, Liberal Democratic and Marxian, in the evolution of Public Administration. This analytical frame will provide a broad perspective on the developments in Public Administration considered in  terms of the impulses Ideological or otherwise behind them. There are diverse traditions in the practice and theory of Public Administration because of differences in not only the history, culture and levels of development at various societies but also the impulses shaping them at different times. 

IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Public Concerns

Objective of Public Administration as a discipline:

Public Administration has direct influence on every citizen and it is worth studying Public Administration as a discipline in order to understand how Public Administration responds efficiently to diverse public needs and plays pragmatic problem solving role.