Scientific Management & F.W.Taylor

OBJECTIVE: In the classical approach we have studied the contributions of Luther Gulick and Lyndall Urwick. Here, we shall discuss the contributions of Taylor, another classicist of scientific management. What will we learn here?

1. explain how the scientific methods and approaches were introduced in the management of organisations state 
2. Taylor's concept of management and explain his principles of scientific management describe the mechanisms to serve the principles of scientific management; and 
3. critically evaluate Taylor's contributions to scientific management.

Distinction between Public and Business Administration

Earlier, I have posted the Introduction to Public Administration and its definition and the Scope and Domain of Public Administration. We, have seen that, at one stage, the 'management' euphoria led to diminish the distinction between public and private administration. And this distinction is however, greatly influenced by the political philosophy of that nation. For instance in the USA, which is a capitalist economy, the private sector plays a very important role and the public sector is in many ways dependent on the private sector for the supply of goods and services.

Definition - Public Administration, An Introduction

Introduction to Public Administration

As an aspect of governmental activity, Public Administration is very old and it is as old as human history. The term Public Administration began to appear during the 17th century which signified to separate the absolute monarch's administration of public affairs from his private Affairs. Activities like maintenance of law and order and defense are undertaken in public interest in every society which are performed by a system of organization – Public Administration.

Overview 2: What do you mean by Public Administration?

Before we dive into the real topics in our hand, we must know what is the meaning of Public Administration in laymen terms or crude sense. Then it will be easier for you to understand the formal definition of Public Administration. So, what we know by the term Public Administration? 

Why choose Public Administration as Optional Subject!

Aspirants often got this question: Why PA as Optional Subject? To put the question in other words, what are the advantages of PA as optional subject? Today I will provide my take from journey of various attempts in this Examination.

How to prepare Public Administration as Optional Subjects for Civil Services Examination?

Though Civil Services or IAS/IPS, a legacy of colonial era, but this country, India is paying a lot of importance to these posts which have taken the centre stage in Governmental activities. The Role of Civil services ranges from developmental activities to policy making, policing activities to law order maintenance etc.