THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF NEW PUBLIC GOVERNANCE

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This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the managerial challenges faced by contemporary organizations, the design and implementation of management control systems, and the evolution of management control practices. The course explores key topics, including the transformation of public administration to new public management and its subsequent developments, the underlying rationale for reform strategies and tools, and the evolving roles of accounting and control systems within organizations. Furthermore, the course examines management control in inter-organizational relationships and collaborations between public and private sector organizations. Through empirical analysis, the course will focus on managerial challenges, policies, and practices in modern organizations, providing students with a nuanced understanding of the complex issues faced by contemporary organizations.

Course Objectives

  1. Understand the evolution of reforms from public administration to new public management and beyond.
  2. Analyze the rationale behind the introduction of different reforms strategies and tools for change.
  3. Examine the evolving functions of accounting and the control system in organizations.
  4. Evaluate management control in inter-organizational relationships and between organizations in the public and private sectors.
  5. Apply theories and principles of new public governance to real-world scenarios.
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What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of this course, participants will:
  • - Understand the principles and practices of new public governance.
  • - Analyze the impact of reforms on public sector organizations.
  • - Evaluate the role of accounting and control systems in public sector organizations.
  • - Apply management control theories to inter-organizational relationships.
  • - Develop strategies for effective governance in public sector organizations.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to New Public Governance

  • Topic: Overview of New Public Governance
  • Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:4, Romans 13:1-7
  • Readings:- Osborne, S. P. (2010).The new public governance: Emerging perspectives on the theory and practice of public governance. Routledge. – Pollitt, C., & Bouckaert, G. (2011). Public management reform: A comparative analysis. Oxford University Press.
  • Assignment: Write a 2-page reflection on the importance of new public governance in contemporary organizations.

Module 2: Evolution of Public Administration

Module 3: New Public Management

Module 4: Accounting and Control Systems

Module 5: Management Control in Inter-Organizational Relationships

Module 6: New Public Governance

Module 7: Case Studies in New Public Governance

Module 8: Management Control Systems

Module 9: Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Module 10: Public-Private Partnerships

Module 11: Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Module 12: Accountability and Transparency

Module 13: Ethics and Integrity

Module 14: Final Exam and Project

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