New IGNOU MPA-11 Help Book State, Society and Public Administration in English – MA Public Administration Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – All Units
Nature of the State
Relationship among the State, Society and Public Administration
Changing Role of the State: Issues and Challenges
Liberal and Marxist Perspective
Neo-Liberal Perspective
Gandhian Perspective
Interface Between Citizens and Administration
Case Studies on Democratic People’s Struggle
Changing Norms of Social Equity, Participation, Autonomy and Flexibility
Social Participation: Issues of Gender, Weaker Sections and Environment
Changing Nature of the Indian State
Role of Bureaucracy in Policy Formulation, Implementation and Analysis
Contemporary Context of Indian Bureaucracy
Impact of Globalization on Public Administration
Challenges to Traditional Bureaucratic Paradigm
Emerging Concepts: New Public Management, Reinventing Government and Business Process Reengineering
Concept of Good Governance
Governmental Institutions: Towards Reforms
The Role of Civil Society Organizations
Redefinition of Conflict Resolution
Ethical Concerns in Public Administration