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University of Rajshahi
Faculty of Social Science
Department of Public Administration Syllabus for the
Session 2013-2014
2
BSS Honours Course in Public Administration
BSS (Honours) course shall be extended over a period of four academic years commencing from
2014 Each course shall carry 80 marks for the written examination excepting the course PA 308 The
course 204 shall carry 75 marks for the written examination and the rest 25 for the practical The
course 308 shall carry 40 marks for the written examination and the rest 10 for the internal evaluation
It is important to mention here that apart from the courses 204 and 308 all courses shall carry 20
marks for the internal evaluation that would be given on the basis of the average of at least two
examinations taken within the period of classes However there is an exception in case of the course
PA 407 where 75 marks shall be retained for written examination and the rest 25 for practical Finally
there shall be viva-voce examination at the end of each academic year consisting of 40 marks and 10
marks shall be retained for attendance In addition there shall be a compulsion of conducting a
fieldwork research carrying 50 marks in the 4th year
The Year-wise Distribution of Marks
Honours Part I Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
600
50
Total 650
Honours Part II Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Practical
iii Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
675
25
50
Total 750
Honours Part III Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
750
50
Total 800
Honours Part IV Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Practical
iii Field-Work Research
iv Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
675
25
50
50
Total 800
Written - 2700
Practical - 50
Field-Work Research - 50
Viva Voce and Attendance - 200
Grand Total = 3000
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Department of Public Administration
University of Rajshahi
Syllabus for Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Honours)
Session 2013-2014
Summary of the Program Structure
1st Year 2013-2014 Exam Part-1 2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-101 Introduction to Public Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills 100 4 hours 4
PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science 100 4 hours 4
PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics 100 4 hours 4
PA-105 Fundamentals of Sociology 100 4 hours 4
PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 650 26
2nd Year 2014-2015 Exam Part-2 2015
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-201 Comparative Public Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-202 Human Resources Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-204 Application of Computer in Public Administration Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
100 4 hours 4
PA-205 Financial Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 750 30
3rd Year 2015-2016 Exam Part-3 2016
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research 100 4 hours 4
PA-302 Issues and Problems in Governance 100 4 hours 4
PA-303 Governance of Urban Management 100 4 hours 4
PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia 100 4 hours 4
PA-305 Environmental Studies 100 4 hours 4
PA-306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development 100 4 hours 4
PA-307 Introduction to International Relations 100 4 hours 4
PA-308 Public Private Partnership 50 3 hours 2
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 800 32
4th Year 2016-2017 Exam Part-4 2017
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-401 Gender and Development 100 4 hours 4
PA-402 Political Economy 100 4 hours 4
PA-403 Project Management 100 4 hours 4
PA-404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology 100 4 hours 4
PA-407 Management Information System (75+25) 100 4 hours 4
Field-Work Research 50 NA 2
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total (Marks Credits) 800 32
Grand Total (MarksCredits) 3000 120
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Course No PA - 101 Introduction to Public Administration
1 Public Administration Definition Significance Nature Scope Public and Private administration
Public Administration and Other Disciplines of Social Science Paradigms of Public Administration
New Public Administration New Public Management
2 Theories of Public Administration Classical Theory - Scientific Administrative and Bureaucratic
Management New- Classical Theory- Human Relation Industrial Humanism Modern Theory -
System theory and Contingency Theory
3 Principles of Public Administration Authority Span of Control Coordination Centralization and
Decentralization Line and Staff Board and Corporations Decision Making-Herbert Simon
4 Leadership Democratic-Autocratic-Laissez-faire Trait Theory Situational Theory Behavioural
Theory Managerial Grid
5 Motivation Definition Hierarchy of Needs Theory Two-Factor theory Theory X and Theory Y
6 Communication Definition Importance Types Network
7 Ethics Administrative Discretion and Ethics and Administration
8 Pioneers of Public Administration
Mary Parker Follet
Chester I Barnard
Chris Argyris
Kautilya
Essential Readings
Avasti Amreshwar amp Shriram Maheshwari (1985) Public Administration Lakshi Narain Aragrwal Agra India
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997) The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Bhagwan Vishnooamp Vidya Bhushan (1998) Public Administration S Chand amp Company Ltd New Delhi
Bhattacharya M (1993)Public Administration- Structure Process and Behaviour The World Press Private Ltd
Calcutta
Chatterjee S K (1990) Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Henry Nicholas (1980)Public Administration and Public Affairs (2nd
Edition) Prentice-Hall Inc Englewood
Clift NJ USA
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
Hughes Owen E (1994)Public Management amp Administration The Macmillan Press Ltd London
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Nigro F A amp Nigro LG (1989)Modern Public Administration Harper Collins Publishers New York
Pfiffner J M amp Presthus R V (1953)Public Administration The Ronald Press Company New York
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Raj Dr Hans (1991)Principles of Public Administration Surjeet Publications Delhi
Robbins Stephen P (1995)Essentials of Organizational Behavior(4th
Edn) Prentiec-Hall of India Private Ltd
New Delhi
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Sachadeva Gupta amp Singh K S (1993)Public Administration Ajanta Prakashan Delhi
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
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Course No PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills
1 Reading
In this part of the course the students will be taught how to improve reading ability by widening vocabulary
by concentrating on sentence forms and other essential points of grammar by learning to recognize
paragraph and essay patterns learning to interpret and evaluate ideas in the text Development of a Public
Administration Social Science Centred Vocabulary
2 Writing
This Part of the Course will teach how to improve writing ability by learning the essential matters of- Basic
grammar- The paragraph development- The mechanics of writing punctuation and spelling- special kinds
of writing letters and research papers
Essential Readings
A S Hornby (2000) The Oxford Learners Dictionary of Current English
Ahmed Sadruddin (2010) Learning English The Easy Way the Friendrsquos Book Corner
Bernet S and M Stubbs (1995) Practical Guide to Writing HarperCollins
Close R A (1992) A Reference Grammar for Students of English
Islam Jahurul (2002) A Key to Structure Analysis A Handbook of Paragraph Writing
Thomson A J and A V Martinet (1986) A Practical English Grammar Oxfor University Press
Wiener Harvey S and Charles Bazerman (1977) English Skills Handbook Houghton Mifflin Co
Course No PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science
1 Political Science Definition Nature and Scope of Political Science Relationship of Political Science with
other Sciences
2 State Definition and Elements of State Theories of Origin of State (Views of Hobbes Locke Rousseau)
Evolution Theory Theories of Nature of State (Organic and Marxian Theories)
3 Sovereignty Definition Features and Types of Sovereignty Austinrsquos Theory of Sovereignty and Its
Criticism Pluralism
4 Liberty and Equality Importance and Meaning of Liberty and Equality Typologies of Liberty and
Relation between Liberty and Equality and Safeguards of Liberty
5 Constitution Definition and Typologies of Constitution Features of a Good Constitution Methods of
Establishment Supremacy of the Constitution and Methods of its Amendment
6 Forms of Government Democracy and Dictatorship Cabinet and Presidential Form of Government
Unitary and Federal Government and Constitutional Government
7 Separation of Power Meaning and Necessity of Separation of Power Theories of Separation of Power
Criticism Practical Implication of Separation of Power in the USA UK and Bangladesh
8 Organs of the Government Legislature Executive and Judiciary
9 Political Parties Definition and Functions of a Political Party Importance of Political Parties in a
Democracy Bases of Formation of Political Parties Prerequisites for Successful Working of Political
Parties
10 Public Opinion Meaning of Public Opinion Importance of Public Opinion Hindrances in the process of
Creation of Sound Public Opinion and Agencies for the Formation of Expression of Public Opinion
11 Electorate Definition Universal Adult Franchise Women Franchise Minority Representation
Essential Readings
Chowdhury G W (1959) Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Finer Herman (1932) The Theory and Practices of Modern Government London Methuen
Garner JW (1928) Political Science and Government New York American Book Company
Gettle R G (1956) Political Science Calcutta The World Press Private Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994) Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Kapur AC (1993) Principles of Political Science New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mahajon V D (1992) Political Theory New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mill J S (1869) On Liberty London Longman Roberts and Green
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Course No PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics
1 Introductory Discussions amp Conceptual Issues Definitions Nature Scope amp Subject Matters of
Economics Classical Neo-classical amp Modern stages of Economics Importance of studying Economics
Relationship between Economics amp Public Administration Basic Economic Problems of a society and their
solutions in different economic systems Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Executives amp their
objectives Some concepts of Economics - Goods Services Welfare Utility Production Income Savings
Investment Value Price Consumption Equilibrium
2 Analysis of Demand amp Supply Meaning amp types of Demand Law of Demand Demand Schedule amp
Demand Curve Exceptions to the law of demand Causes of downward sloping demand curve
Determinants of demand for a commodity Changes in demand
Meaning of Supply Law of Supply Supply Schedule amp Supply Curve Exceptions to the law of supply
Causes of upward sloping supply curve Determinants of supply for a commodity Changes in supply
3 Utility Analysis amp Elasticity Meaning of elasticity of demand Classification of elasticity of demand
Meaning of elasticity of supply Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility Basic assumptions of the law
Practical importance of the law Limitations of the law
4 Theory of Production Meaning of production Factors of production with special reference to
Bangladesh Scale of production - Large Scale Production amp Small Scale Production Cost of Production
Different types of cost amp their relationship - Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Average Cost Marginal
Cost Opportunity Cost and Production Possibility Frontier Theory Concept of Entrepreneur amp
Entrepreneurship Development Problems of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh and their
solutions
5 Market System Definition amp characteristics of market Functions of market Classification of market on
the basis of time place amp competition Perfect Market amp Imperfect Market Monopoly Market amp
Monopolistic Competition Market Oligopoly Market amp Duopoly Market Determination price and income in
market system
6 Money and Inflation Concept of money Functions of money International monetary system Meaning and
causes of inflation Effects of inflation Methods for controlling inflation with special reference to Bangladesh
7 Wages amp Trade Union Definition of wages Money wage amp real wage Determinants of wages Major
Theories of Wages - Subsistence Theory Wage Fund Theory Residual Theory Demand amp Supply Theory
Role of trade union for determining wages
8 National Income Definition of national income Concept of GDP GNP NNP Net Economic Welfare
(NEW) Methods and techniques of national income measurement Importance of national income analysis
National income measurement in Bangladesh Problems of national income measurement with special
reference to Bangladesh
9 Banking System Concept of banking system Evolution of banking system Classification of bank
Definition and functions of Modern Commercial Bank Definition and functions of Central Bank
Comparative analysis of different banking system
10 Economic System Meaning of economic system Definition features merits amp demerits of different
economic system - Capitalistic economic system Socialistic economic system Mixed economic system
Comparative analysis of different economic systems
11 Economic Development Meaning amp features of development underdevelopment and economic
development Determinants of economic development Relationship between development and growth
Rostowrsquos Stages of Economic Growth amp its applicability in Bangladesh Role of government in economic
development
12 Globalization and International Business Concept of Globalization Market Economy amp Command
Economy Meaning of international business Causes of international business Barriers amp Problems of
international business Role of international business for ensuring economic development
Essential Readings
Agarwala H N (1998) Introduction to Economic Principles ANE Books
Agarwala S K (2008) Principles of Economics Delhi Excel Books
Ahuja H L (2000) Advanced Economic Theory (5th
Edition) India S Chand Group
Crowther Geoffrey (2007) An Outline of Money Seton Press
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Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
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Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
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Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
2
BSS Honours Course in Public Administration
BSS (Honours) course shall be extended over a period of four academic years commencing from
2014 Each course shall carry 80 marks for the written examination excepting the course PA 308 The
course 204 shall carry 75 marks for the written examination and the rest 25 for the practical The
course 308 shall carry 40 marks for the written examination and the rest 10 for the internal evaluation
It is important to mention here that apart from the courses 204 and 308 all courses shall carry 20
marks for the internal evaluation that would be given on the basis of the average of at least two
examinations taken within the period of classes However there is an exception in case of the course
PA 407 where 75 marks shall be retained for written examination and the rest 25 for practical Finally
there shall be viva-voce examination at the end of each academic year consisting of 40 marks and 10
marks shall be retained for attendance In addition there shall be a compulsion of conducting a
fieldwork research carrying 50 marks in the 4th year
The Year-wise Distribution of Marks
Honours Part I Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
600
50
Total 650
Honours Part II Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Practical
iii Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
675
25
50
Total 750
Honours Part III Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
750
50
Total 800
Honours Part IV Examination Marks
i Honours Courses (Written)
ii Practical
iii Field-Work Research
iv Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10)
675
25
50
50
Total 800
Written - 2700
Practical - 50
Field-Work Research - 50
Viva Voce and Attendance - 200
Grand Total = 3000
3
Department of Public Administration
University of Rajshahi
Syllabus for Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Honours)
Session 2013-2014
Summary of the Program Structure
1st Year 2013-2014 Exam Part-1 2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-101 Introduction to Public Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills 100 4 hours 4
PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science 100 4 hours 4
PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics 100 4 hours 4
PA-105 Fundamentals of Sociology 100 4 hours 4
PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 650 26
2nd Year 2014-2015 Exam Part-2 2015
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-201 Comparative Public Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-202 Human Resources Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-204 Application of Computer in Public Administration Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
100 4 hours 4
PA-205 Financial Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 750 30
3rd Year 2015-2016 Exam Part-3 2016
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research 100 4 hours 4
PA-302 Issues and Problems in Governance 100 4 hours 4
PA-303 Governance of Urban Management 100 4 hours 4
PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia 100 4 hours 4
PA-305 Environmental Studies 100 4 hours 4
PA-306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development 100 4 hours 4
PA-307 Introduction to International Relations 100 4 hours 4
PA-308 Public Private Partnership 50 3 hours 2
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 800 32
4th Year 2016-2017 Exam Part-4 2017
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-401 Gender and Development 100 4 hours 4
PA-402 Political Economy 100 4 hours 4
PA-403 Project Management 100 4 hours 4
PA-404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology 100 4 hours 4
PA-407 Management Information System (75+25) 100 4 hours 4
Field-Work Research 50 NA 2
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total (Marks Credits) 800 32
Grand Total (MarksCredits) 3000 120
4
Course No PA - 101 Introduction to Public Administration
1 Public Administration Definition Significance Nature Scope Public and Private administration
Public Administration and Other Disciplines of Social Science Paradigms of Public Administration
New Public Administration New Public Management
2 Theories of Public Administration Classical Theory - Scientific Administrative and Bureaucratic
Management New- Classical Theory- Human Relation Industrial Humanism Modern Theory -
System theory and Contingency Theory
3 Principles of Public Administration Authority Span of Control Coordination Centralization and
Decentralization Line and Staff Board and Corporations Decision Making-Herbert Simon
4 Leadership Democratic-Autocratic-Laissez-faire Trait Theory Situational Theory Behavioural
Theory Managerial Grid
5 Motivation Definition Hierarchy of Needs Theory Two-Factor theory Theory X and Theory Y
6 Communication Definition Importance Types Network
7 Ethics Administrative Discretion and Ethics and Administration
8 Pioneers of Public Administration
Mary Parker Follet
Chester I Barnard
Chris Argyris
Kautilya
Essential Readings
Avasti Amreshwar amp Shriram Maheshwari (1985) Public Administration Lakshi Narain Aragrwal Agra India
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997) The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Bhagwan Vishnooamp Vidya Bhushan (1998) Public Administration S Chand amp Company Ltd New Delhi
Bhattacharya M (1993)Public Administration- Structure Process and Behaviour The World Press Private Ltd
Calcutta
Chatterjee S K (1990) Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Henry Nicholas (1980)Public Administration and Public Affairs (2nd
Edition) Prentice-Hall Inc Englewood
Clift NJ USA
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
Hughes Owen E (1994)Public Management amp Administration The Macmillan Press Ltd London
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Nigro F A amp Nigro LG (1989)Modern Public Administration Harper Collins Publishers New York
Pfiffner J M amp Presthus R V (1953)Public Administration The Ronald Press Company New York
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Raj Dr Hans (1991)Principles of Public Administration Surjeet Publications Delhi
Robbins Stephen P (1995)Essentials of Organizational Behavior(4th
Edn) Prentiec-Hall of India Private Ltd
New Delhi
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Sachadeva Gupta amp Singh K S (1993)Public Administration Ajanta Prakashan Delhi
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
5
Course No PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills
1 Reading
In this part of the course the students will be taught how to improve reading ability by widening vocabulary
by concentrating on sentence forms and other essential points of grammar by learning to recognize
paragraph and essay patterns learning to interpret and evaluate ideas in the text Development of a Public
Administration Social Science Centred Vocabulary
2 Writing
This Part of the Course will teach how to improve writing ability by learning the essential matters of- Basic
grammar- The paragraph development- The mechanics of writing punctuation and spelling- special kinds
of writing letters and research papers
Essential Readings
A S Hornby (2000) The Oxford Learners Dictionary of Current English
Ahmed Sadruddin (2010) Learning English The Easy Way the Friendrsquos Book Corner
Bernet S and M Stubbs (1995) Practical Guide to Writing HarperCollins
Close R A (1992) A Reference Grammar for Students of English
Islam Jahurul (2002) A Key to Structure Analysis A Handbook of Paragraph Writing
Thomson A J and A V Martinet (1986) A Practical English Grammar Oxfor University Press
Wiener Harvey S and Charles Bazerman (1977) English Skills Handbook Houghton Mifflin Co
Course No PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science
1 Political Science Definition Nature and Scope of Political Science Relationship of Political Science with
other Sciences
2 State Definition and Elements of State Theories of Origin of State (Views of Hobbes Locke Rousseau)
Evolution Theory Theories of Nature of State (Organic and Marxian Theories)
3 Sovereignty Definition Features and Types of Sovereignty Austinrsquos Theory of Sovereignty and Its
Criticism Pluralism
4 Liberty and Equality Importance and Meaning of Liberty and Equality Typologies of Liberty and
Relation between Liberty and Equality and Safeguards of Liberty
5 Constitution Definition and Typologies of Constitution Features of a Good Constitution Methods of
Establishment Supremacy of the Constitution and Methods of its Amendment
6 Forms of Government Democracy and Dictatorship Cabinet and Presidential Form of Government
Unitary and Federal Government and Constitutional Government
7 Separation of Power Meaning and Necessity of Separation of Power Theories of Separation of Power
Criticism Practical Implication of Separation of Power in the USA UK and Bangladesh
8 Organs of the Government Legislature Executive and Judiciary
9 Political Parties Definition and Functions of a Political Party Importance of Political Parties in a
Democracy Bases of Formation of Political Parties Prerequisites for Successful Working of Political
Parties
10 Public Opinion Meaning of Public Opinion Importance of Public Opinion Hindrances in the process of
Creation of Sound Public Opinion and Agencies for the Formation of Expression of Public Opinion
11 Electorate Definition Universal Adult Franchise Women Franchise Minority Representation
Essential Readings
Chowdhury G W (1959) Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Finer Herman (1932) The Theory and Practices of Modern Government London Methuen
Garner JW (1928) Political Science and Government New York American Book Company
Gettle R G (1956) Political Science Calcutta The World Press Private Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994) Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Kapur AC (1993) Principles of Political Science New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mahajon V D (1992) Political Theory New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mill J S (1869) On Liberty London Longman Roberts and Green
6
Course No PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics
1 Introductory Discussions amp Conceptual Issues Definitions Nature Scope amp Subject Matters of
Economics Classical Neo-classical amp Modern stages of Economics Importance of studying Economics
Relationship between Economics amp Public Administration Basic Economic Problems of a society and their
solutions in different economic systems Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Executives amp their
objectives Some concepts of Economics - Goods Services Welfare Utility Production Income Savings
Investment Value Price Consumption Equilibrium
2 Analysis of Demand amp Supply Meaning amp types of Demand Law of Demand Demand Schedule amp
Demand Curve Exceptions to the law of demand Causes of downward sloping demand curve
Determinants of demand for a commodity Changes in demand
Meaning of Supply Law of Supply Supply Schedule amp Supply Curve Exceptions to the law of supply
Causes of upward sloping supply curve Determinants of supply for a commodity Changes in supply
3 Utility Analysis amp Elasticity Meaning of elasticity of demand Classification of elasticity of demand
Meaning of elasticity of supply Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility Basic assumptions of the law
Practical importance of the law Limitations of the law
4 Theory of Production Meaning of production Factors of production with special reference to
Bangladesh Scale of production - Large Scale Production amp Small Scale Production Cost of Production
Different types of cost amp their relationship - Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Average Cost Marginal
Cost Opportunity Cost and Production Possibility Frontier Theory Concept of Entrepreneur amp
Entrepreneurship Development Problems of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh and their
solutions
5 Market System Definition amp characteristics of market Functions of market Classification of market on
the basis of time place amp competition Perfect Market amp Imperfect Market Monopoly Market amp
Monopolistic Competition Market Oligopoly Market amp Duopoly Market Determination price and income in
market system
6 Money and Inflation Concept of money Functions of money International monetary system Meaning and
causes of inflation Effects of inflation Methods for controlling inflation with special reference to Bangladesh
7 Wages amp Trade Union Definition of wages Money wage amp real wage Determinants of wages Major
Theories of Wages - Subsistence Theory Wage Fund Theory Residual Theory Demand amp Supply Theory
Role of trade union for determining wages
8 National Income Definition of national income Concept of GDP GNP NNP Net Economic Welfare
(NEW) Methods and techniques of national income measurement Importance of national income analysis
National income measurement in Bangladesh Problems of national income measurement with special
reference to Bangladesh
9 Banking System Concept of banking system Evolution of banking system Classification of bank
Definition and functions of Modern Commercial Bank Definition and functions of Central Bank
Comparative analysis of different banking system
10 Economic System Meaning of economic system Definition features merits amp demerits of different
economic system - Capitalistic economic system Socialistic economic system Mixed economic system
Comparative analysis of different economic systems
11 Economic Development Meaning amp features of development underdevelopment and economic
development Determinants of economic development Relationship between development and growth
Rostowrsquos Stages of Economic Growth amp its applicability in Bangladesh Role of government in economic
development
12 Globalization and International Business Concept of Globalization Market Economy amp Command
Economy Meaning of international business Causes of international business Barriers amp Problems of
international business Role of international business for ensuring economic development
Essential Readings
Agarwala H N (1998) Introduction to Economic Principles ANE Books
Agarwala S K (2008) Principles of Economics Delhi Excel Books
Ahuja H L (2000) Advanced Economic Theory (5th
Edition) India S Chand Group
Crowther Geoffrey (2007) An Outline of Money Seton Press
7
Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
3
Department of Public Administration
University of Rajshahi
Syllabus for Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Honours)
Session 2013-2014
Summary of the Program Structure
1st Year 2013-2014 Exam Part-1 2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-101 Introduction to Public Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills 100 4 hours 4
PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science 100 4 hours 4
PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics 100 4 hours 4
PA-105 Fundamentals of Sociology 100 4 hours 4
PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 650 26
2nd Year 2014-2015 Exam Part-2 2015
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-201 Comparative Public Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-202 Human Resources Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-204 Application of Computer in Public Administration Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
100 4 hours 4
PA-205 Financial Administration 100 4 hours 4
PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 750 30
3rd Year 2015-2016 Exam Part-3 2016
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research 100 4 hours 4
PA-302 Issues and Problems in Governance 100 4 hours 4
PA-303 Governance of Urban Management 100 4 hours 4
PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia 100 4 hours 4
PA-305 Environmental Studies 100 4 hours 4
PA-306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development 100 4 hours 4
PA-307 Introduction to International Relations 100 4 hours 4
PA-308 Public Private Partnership 50 3 hours 2
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total Marks Credits 800 32
4th Year 2016-2017 Exam Part-4 2017
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credit Hours
PA-401 Gender and Development 100 4 hours 4
PA-402 Political Economy 100 4 hours 4
PA-403 Project Management 100 4 hours 4
PA-404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh 100 4 hours 4
PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology 100 4 hours 4
PA-407 Management Information System (75+25) 100 4 hours 4
Field-Work Research 50 NA 2
Viva Voce and Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 2
Total (Marks Credits) 800 32
Grand Total (MarksCredits) 3000 120
4
Course No PA - 101 Introduction to Public Administration
1 Public Administration Definition Significance Nature Scope Public and Private administration
Public Administration and Other Disciplines of Social Science Paradigms of Public Administration
New Public Administration New Public Management
2 Theories of Public Administration Classical Theory - Scientific Administrative and Bureaucratic
Management New- Classical Theory- Human Relation Industrial Humanism Modern Theory -
System theory and Contingency Theory
3 Principles of Public Administration Authority Span of Control Coordination Centralization and
Decentralization Line and Staff Board and Corporations Decision Making-Herbert Simon
4 Leadership Democratic-Autocratic-Laissez-faire Trait Theory Situational Theory Behavioural
Theory Managerial Grid
5 Motivation Definition Hierarchy of Needs Theory Two-Factor theory Theory X and Theory Y
6 Communication Definition Importance Types Network
7 Ethics Administrative Discretion and Ethics and Administration
8 Pioneers of Public Administration
Mary Parker Follet
Chester I Barnard
Chris Argyris
Kautilya
Essential Readings
Avasti Amreshwar amp Shriram Maheshwari (1985) Public Administration Lakshi Narain Aragrwal Agra India
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997) The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Bhagwan Vishnooamp Vidya Bhushan (1998) Public Administration S Chand amp Company Ltd New Delhi
Bhattacharya M (1993)Public Administration- Structure Process and Behaviour The World Press Private Ltd
Calcutta
Chatterjee S K (1990) Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Henry Nicholas (1980)Public Administration and Public Affairs (2nd
Edition) Prentice-Hall Inc Englewood
Clift NJ USA
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
Hughes Owen E (1994)Public Management amp Administration The Macmillan Press Ltd London
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Nigro F A amp Nigro LG (1989)Modern Public Administration Harper Collins Publishers New York
Pfiffner J M amp Presthus R V (1953)Public Administration The Ronald Press Company New York
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Raj Dr Hans (1991)Principles of Public Administration Surjeet Publications Delhi
Robbins Stephen P (1995)Essentials of Organizational Behavior(4th
Edn) Prentiec-Hall of India Private Ltd
New Delhi
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Sachadeva Gupta amp Singh K S (1993)Public Administration Ajanta Prakashan Delhi
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
5
Course No PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills
1 Reading
In this part of the course the students will be taught how to improve reading ability by widening vocabulary
by concentrating on sentence forms and other essential points of grammar by learning to recognize
paragraph and essay patterns learning to interpret and evaluate ideas in the text Development of a Public
Administration Social Science Centred Vocabulary
2 Writing
This Part of the Course will teach how to improve writing ability by learning the essential matters of- Basic
grammar- The paragraph development- The mechanics of writing punctuation and spelling- special kinds
of writing letters and research papers
Essential Readings
A S Hornby (2000) The Oxford Learners Dictionary of Current English
Ahmed Sadruddin (2010) Learning English The Easy Way the Friendrsquos Book Corner
Bernet S and M Stubbs (1995) Practical Guide to Writing HarperCollins
Close R A (1992) A Reference Grammar for Students of English
Islam Jahurul (2002) A Key to Structure Analysis A Handbook of Paragraph Writing
Thomson A J and A V Martinet (1986) A Practical English Grammar Oxfor University Press
Wiener Harvey S and Charles Bazerman (1977) English Skills Handbook Houghton Mifflin Co
Course No PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science
1 Political Science Definition Nature and Scope of Political Science Relationship of Political Science with
other Sciences
2 State Definition and Elements of State Theories of Origin of State (Views of Hobbes Locke Rousseau)
Evolution Theory Theories of Nature of State (Organic and Marxian Theories)
3 Sovereignty Definition Features and Types of Sovereignty Austinrsquos Theory of Sovereignty and Its
Criticism Pluralism
4 Liberty and Equality Importance and Meaning of Liberty and Equality Typologies of Liberty and
Relation between Liberty and Equality and Safeguards of Liberty
5 Constitution Definition and Typologies of Constitution Features of a Good Constitution Methods of
Establishment Supremacy of the Constitution and Methods of its Amendment
6 Forms of Government Democracy and Dictatorship Cabinet and Presidential Form of Government
Unitary and Federal Government and Constitutional Government
7 Separation of Power Meaning and Necessity of Separation of Power Theories of Separation of Power
Criticism Practical Implication of Separation of Power in the USA UK and Bangladesh
8 Organs of the Government Legislature Executive and Judiciary
9 Political Parties Definition and Functions of a Political Party Importance of Political Parties in a
Democracy Bases of Formation of Political Parties Prerequisites for Successful Working of Political
Parties
10 Public Opinion Meaning of Public Opinion Importance of Public Opinion Hindrances in the process of
Creation of Sound Public Opinion and Agencies for the Formation of Expression of Public Opinion
11 Electorate Definition Universal Adult Franchise Women Franchise Minority Representation
Essential Readings
Chowdhury G W (1959) Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Finer Herman (1932) The Theory and Practices of Modern Government London Methuen
Garner JW (1928) Political Science and Government New York American Book Company
Gettle R G (1956) Political Science Calcutta The World Press Private Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994) Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Kapur AC (1993) Principles of Political Science New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mahajon V D (1992) Political Theory New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mill J S (1869) On Liberty London Longman Roberts and Green
6
Course No PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics
1 Introductory Discussions amp Conceptual Issues Definitions Nature Scope amp Subject Matters of
Economics Classical Neo-classical amp Modern stages of Economics Importance of studying Economics
Relationship between Economics amp Public Administration Basic Economic Problems of a society and their
solutions in different economic systems Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Executives amp their
objectives Some concepts of Economics - Goods Services Welfare Utility Production Income Savings
Investment Value Price Consumption Equilibrium
2 Analysis of Demand amp Supply Meaning amp types of Demand Law of Demand Demand Schedule amp
Demand Curve Exceptions to the law of demand Causes of downward sloping demand curve
Determinants of demand for a commodity Changes in demand
Meaning of Supply Law of Supply Supply Schedule amp Supply Curve Exceptions to the law of supply
Causes of upward sloping supply curve Determinants of supply for a commodity Changes in supply
3 Utility Analysis amp Elasticity Meaning of elasticity of demand Classification of elasticity of demand
Meaning of elasticity of supply Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility Basic assumptions of the law
Practical importance of the law Limitations of the law
4 Theory of Production Meaning of production Factors of production with special reference to
Bangladesh Scale of production - Large Scale Production amp Small Scale Production Cost of Production
Different types of cost amp their relationship - Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Average Cost Marginal
Cost Opportunity Cost and Production Possibility Frontier Theory Concept of Entrepreneur amp
Entrepreneurship Development Problems of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh and their
solutions
5 Market System Definition amp characteristics of market Functions of market Classification of market on
the basis of time place amp competition Perfect Market amp Imperfect Market Monopoly Market amp
Monopolistic Competition Market Oligopoly Market amp Duopoly Market Determination price and income in
market system
6 Money and Inflation Concept of money Functions of money International monetary system Meaning and
causes of inflation Effects of inflation Methods for controlling inflation with special reference to Bangladesh
7 Wages amp Trade Union Definition of wages Money wage amp real wage Determinants of wages Major
Theories of Wages - Subsistence Theory Wage Fund Theory Residual Theory Demand amp Supply Theory
Role of trade union for determining wages
8 National Income Definition of national income Concept of GDP GNP NNP Net Economic Welfare
(NEW) Methods and techniques of national income measurement Importance of national income analysis
National income measurement in Bangladesh Problems of national income measurement with special
reference to Bangladesh
9 Banking System Concept of banking system Evolution of banking system Classification of bank
Definition and functions of Modern Commercial Bank Definition and functions of Central Bank
Comparative analysis of different banking system
10 Economic System Meaning of economic system Definition features merits amp demerits of different
economic system - Capitalistic economic system Socialistic economic system Mixed economic system
Comparative analysis of different economic systems
11 Economic Development Meaning amp features of development underdevelopment and economic
development Determinants of economic development Relationship between development and growth
Rostowrsquos Stages of Economic Growth amp its applicability in Bangladesh Role of government in economic
development
12 Globalization and International Business Concept of Globalization Market Economy amp Command
Economy Meaning of international business Causes of international business Barriers amp Problems of
international business Role of international business for ensuring economic development
Essential Readings
Agarwala H N (1998) Introduction to Economic Principles ANE Books
Agarwala S K (2008) Principles of Economics Delhi Excel Books
Ahuja H L (2000) Advanced Economic Theory (5th
Edition) India S Chand Group
Crowther Geoffrey (2007) An Outline of Money Seton Press
7
Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
4
Course No PA - 101 Introduction to Public Administration
1 Public Administration Definition Significance Nature Scope Public and Private administration
Public Administration and Other Disciplines of Social Science Paradigms of Public Administration
New Public Administration New Public Management
2 Theories of Public Administration Classical Theory - Scientific Administrative and Bureaucratic
Management New- Classical Theory- Human Relation Industrial Humanism Modern Theory -
System theory and Contingency Theory
3 Principles of Public Administration Authority Span of Control Coordination Centralization and
Decentralization Line and Staff Board and Corporations Decision Making-Herbert Simon
4 Leadership Democratic-Autocratic-Laissez-faire Trait Theory Situational Theory Behavioural
Theory Managerial Grid
5 Motivation Definition Hierarchy of Needs Theory Two-Factor theory Theory X and Theory Y
6 Communication Definition Importance Types Network
7 Ethics Administrative Discretion and Ethics and Administration
8 Pioneers of Public Administration
Mary Parker Follet
Chester I Barnard
Chris Argyris
Kautilya
Essential Readings
Avasti Amreshwar amp Shriram Maheshwari (1985) Public Administration Lakshi Narain Aragrwal Agra India
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997) The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Bhagwan Vishnooamp Vidya Bhushan (1998) Public Administration S Chand amp Company Ltd New Delhi
Bhattacharya M (1993)Public Administration- Structure Process and Behaviour The World Press Private Ltd
Calcutta
Chatterjee S K (1990) Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Henry Nicholas (1980)Public Administration and Public Affairs (2nd
Edition) Prentice-Hall Inc Englewood
Clift NJ USA
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
Hughes Owen E (1994)Public Management amp Administration The Macmillan Press Ltd London
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Nigro F A amp Nigro LG (1989)Modern Public Administration Harper Collins Publishers New York
Pfiffner J M amp Presthus R V (1953)Public Administration The Ronald Press Company New York
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Raj Dr Hans (1991)Principles of Public Administration Surjeet Publications Delhi
Robbins Stephen P (1995)Essentials of Organizational Behavior(4th
Edn) Prentiec-Hall of India Private Ltd
New Delhi
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Sachadeva Gupta amp Singh K S (1993)Public Administration Ajanta Prakashan Delhi
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
5
Course No PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills
1 Reading
In this part of the course the students will be taught how to improve reading ability by widening vocabulary
by concentrating on sentence forms and other essential points of grammar by learning to recognize
paragraph and essay patterns learning to interpret and evaluate ideas in the text Development of a Public
Administration Social Science Centred Vocabulary
2 Writing
This Part of the Course will teach how to improve writing ability by learning the essential matters of- Basic
grammar- The paragraph development- The mechanics of writing punctuation and spelling- special kinds
of writing letters and research papers
Essential Readings
A S Hornby (2000) The Oxford Learners Dictionary of Current English
Ahmed Sadruddin (2010) Learning English The Easy Way the Friendrsquos Book Corner
Bernet S and M Stubbs (1995) Practical Guide to Writing HarperCollins
Close R A (1992) A Reference Grammar for Students of English
Islam Jahurul (2002) A Key to Structure Analysis A Handbook of Paragraph Writing
Thomson A J and A V Martinet (1986) A Practical English Grammar Oxfor University Press
Wiener Harvey S and Charles Bazerman (1977) English Skills Handbook Houghton Mifflin Co
Course No PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science
1 Political Science Definition Nature and Scope of Political Science Relationship of Political Science with
other Sciences
2 State Definition and Elements of State Theories of Origin of State (Views of Hobbes Locke Rousseau)
Evolution Theory Theories of Nature of State (Organic and Marxian Theories)
3 Sovereignty Definition Features and Types of Sovereignty Austinrsquos Theory of Sovereignty and Its
Criticism Pluralism
4 Liberty and Equality Importance and Meaning of Liberty and Equality Typologies of Liberty and
Relation between Liberty and Equality and Safeguards of Liberty
5 Constitution Definition and Typologies of Constitution Features of a Good Constitution Methods of
Establishment Supremacy of the Constitution and Methods of its Amendment
6 Forms of Government Democracy and Dictatorship Cabinet and Presidential Form of Government
Unitary and Federal Government and Constitutional Government
7 Separation of Power Meaning and Necessity of Separation of Power Theories of Separation of Power
Criticism Practical Implication of Separation of Power in the USA UK and Bangladesh
8 Organs of the Government Legislature Executive and Judiciary
9 Political Parties Definition and Functions of a Political Party Importance of Political Parties in a
Democracy Bases of Formation of Political Parties Prerequisites for Successful Working of Political
Parties
10 Public Opinion Meaning of Public Opinion Importance of Public Opinion Hindrances in the process of
Creation of Sound Public Opinion and Agencies for the Formation of Expression of Public Opinion
11 Electorate Definition Universal Adult Franchise Women Franchise Minority Representation
Essential Readings
Chowdhury G W (1959) Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Finer Herman (1932) The Theory and Practices of Modern Government London Methuen
Garner JW (1928) Political Science and Government New York American Book Company
Gettle R G (1956) Political Science Calcutta The World Press Private Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994) Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Kapur AC (1993) Principles of Political Science New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mahajon V D (1992) Political Theory New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mill J S (1869) On Liberty London Longman Roberts and Green
6
Course No PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics
1 Introductory Discussions amp Conceptual Issues Definitions Nature Scope amp Subject Matters of
Economics Classical Neo-classical amp Modern stages of Economics Importance of studying Economics
Relationship between Economics amp Public Administration Basic Economic Problems of a society and their
solutions in different economic systems Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Executives amp their
objectives Some concepts of Economics - Goods Services Welfare Utility Production Income Savings
Investment Value Price Consumption Equilibrium
2 Analysis of Demand amp Supply Meaning amp types of Demand Law of Demand Demand Schedule amp
Demand Curve Exceptions to the law of demand Causes of downward sloping demand curve
Determinants of demand for a commodity Changes in demand
Meaning of Supply Law of Supply Supply Schedule amp Supply Curve Exceptions to the law of supply
Causes of upward sloping supply curve Determinants of supply for a commodity Changes in supply
3 Utility Analysis amp Elasticity Meaning of elasticity of demand Classification of elasticity of demand
Meaning of elasticity of supply Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility Basic assumptions of the law
Practical importance of the law Limitations of the law
4 Theory of Production Meaning of production Factors of production with special reference to
Bangladesh Scale of production - Large Scale Production amp Small Scale Production Cost of Production
Different types of cost amp their relationship - Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Average Cost Marginal
Cost Opportunity Cost and Production Possibility Frontier Theory Concept of Entrepreneur amp
Entrepreneurship Development Problems of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh and their
solutions
5 Market System Definition amp characteristics of market Functions of market Classification of market on
the basis of time place amp competition Perfect Market amp Imperfect Market Monopoly Market amp
Monopolistic Competition Market Oligopoly Market amp Duopoly Market Determination price and income in
market system
6 Money and Inflation Concept of money Functions of money International monetary system Meaning and
causes of inflation Effects of inflation Methods for controlling inflation with special reference to Bangladesh
7 Wages amp Trade Union Definition of wages Money wage amp real wage Determinants of wages Major
Theories of Wages - Subsistence Theory Wage Fund Theory Residual Theory Demand amp Supply Theory
Role of trade union for determining wages
8 National Income Definition of national income Concept of GDP GNP NNP Net Economic Welfare
(NEW) Methods and techniques of national income measurement Importance of national income analysis
National income measurement in Bangladesh Problems of national income measurement with special
reference to Bangladesh
9 Banking System Concept of banking system Evolution of banking system Classification of bank
Definition and functions of Modern Commercial Bank Definition and functions of Central Bank
Comparative analysis of different banking system
10 Economic System Meaning of economic system Definition features merits amp demerits of different
economic system - Capitalistic economic system Socialistic economic system Mixed economic system
Comparative analysis of different economic systems
11 Economic Development Meaning amp features of development underdevelopment and economic
development Determinants of economic development Relationship between development and growth
Rostowrsquos Stages of Economic Growth amp its applicability in Bangladesh Role of government in economic
development
12 Globalization and International Business Concept of Globalization Market Economy amp Command
Economy Meaning of international business Causes of international business Barriers amp Problems of
international business Role of international business for ensuring economic development
Essential Readings
Agarwala H N (1998) Introduction to Economic Principles ANE Books
Agarwala S K (2008) Principles of Economics Delhi Excel Books
Ahuja H L (2000) Advanced Economic Theory (5th
Edition) India S Chand Group
Crowther Geoffrey (2007) An Outline of Money Seton Press
7
Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
5
Course No PA-102 English Reading and Writing Skills
1 Reading
In this part of the course the students will be taught how to improve reading ability by widening vocabulary
by concentrating on sentence forms and other essential points of grammar by learning to recognize
paragraph and essay patterns learning to interpret and evaluate ideas in the text Development of a Public
Administration Social Science Centred Vocabulary
2 Writing
This Part of the Course will teach how to improve writing ability by learning the essential matters of- Basic
grammar- The paragraph development- The mechanics of writing punctuation and spelling- special kinds
of writing letters and research papers
Essential Readings
A S Hornby (2000) The Oxford Learners Dictionary of Current English
Ahmed Sadruddin (2010) Learning English The Easy Way the Friendrsquos Book Corner
Bernet S and M Stubbs (1995) Practical Guide to Writing HarperCollins
Close R A (1992) A Reference Grammar for Students of English
Islam Jahurul (2002) A Key to Structure Analysis A Handbook of Paragraph Writing
Thomson A J and A V Martinet (1986) A Practical English Grammar Oxfor University Press
Wiener Harvey S and Charles Bazerman (1977) English Skills Handbook Houghton Mifflin Co
Course No PA-103 Ideas and Issues in Political Science
1 Political Science Definition Nature and Scope of Political Science Relationship of Political Science with
other Sciences
2 State Definition and Elements of State Theories of Origin of State (Views of Hobbes Locke Rousseau)
Evolution Theory Theories of Nature of State (Organic and Marxian Theories)
3 Sovereignty Definition Features and Types of Sovereignty Austinrsquos Theory of Sovereignty and Its
Criticism Pluralism
4 Liberty and Equality Importance and Meaning of Liberty and Equality Typologies of Liberty and
Relation between Liberty and Equality and Safeguards of Liberty
5 Constitution Definition and Typologies of Constitution Features of a Good Constitution Methods of
Establishment Supremacy of the Constitution and Methods of its Amendment
6 Forms of Government Democracy and Dictatorship Cabinet and Presidential Form of Government
Unitary and Federal Government and Constitutional Government
7 Separation of Power Meaning and Necessity of Separation of Power Theories of Separation of Power
Criticism Practical Implication of Separation of Power in the USA UK and Bangladesh
8 Organs of the Government Legislature Executive and Judiciary
9 Political Parties Definition and Functions of a Political Party Importance of Political Parties in a
Democracy Bases of Formation of Political Parties Prerequisites for Successful Working of Political
Parties
10 Public Opinion Meaning of Public Opinion Importance of Public Opinion Hindrances in the process of
Creation of Sound Public Opinion and Agencies for the Formation of Expression of Public Opinion
11 Electorate Definition Universal Adult Franchise Women Franchise Minority Representation
Essential Readings
Chowdhury G W (1959) Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Finer Herman (1932) The Theory and Practices of Modern Government London Methuen
Garner JW (1928) Political Science and Government New York American Book Company
Gettle R G (1956) Political Science Calcutta The World Press Private Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994) Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Kapur AC (1993) Principles of Political Science New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mahajon V D (1992) Political Theory New Delhi S Chand and Company Ltd
Mill J S (1869) On Liberty London Longman Roberts and Green
6
Course No PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics
1 Introductory Discussions amp Conceptual Issues Definitions Nature Scope amp Subject Matters of
Economics Classical Neo-classical amp Modern stages of Economics Importance of studying Economics
Relationship between Economics amp Public Administration Basic Economic Problems of a society and their
solutions in different economic systems Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Executives amp their
objectives Some concepts of Economics - Goods Services Welfare Utility Production Income Savings
Investment Value Price Consumption Equilibrium
2 Analysis of Demand amp Supply Meaning amp types of Demand Law of Demand Demand Schedule amp
Demand Curve Exceptions to the law of demand Causes of downward sloping demand curve
Determinants of demand for a commodity Changes in demand
Meaning of Supply Law of Supply Supply Schedule amp Supply Curve Exceptions to the law of supply
Causes of upward sloping supply curve Determinants of supply for a commodity Changes in supply
3 Utility Analysis amp Elasticity Meaning of elasticity of demand Classification of elasticity of demand
Meaning of elasticity of supply Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility Basic assumptions of the law
Practical importance of the law Limitations of the law
4 Theory of Production Meaning of production Factors of production with special reference to
Bangladesh Scale of production - Large Scale Production amp Small Scale Production Cost of Production
Different types of cost amp their relationship - Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Average Cost Marginal
Cost Opportunity Cost and Production Possibility Frontier Theory Concept of Entrepreneur amp
Entrepreneurship Development Problems of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh and their
solutions
5 Market System Definition amp characteristics of market Functions of market Classification of market on
the basis of time place amp competition Perfect Market amp Imperfect Market Monopoly Market amp
Monopolistic Competition Market Oligopoly Market amp Duopoly Market Determination price and income in
market system
6 Money and Inflation Concept of money Functions of money International monetary system Meaning and
causes of inflation Effects of inflation Methods for controlling inflation with special reference to Bangladesh
7 Wages amp Trade Union Definition of wages Money wage amp real wage Determinants of wages Major
Theories of Wages - Subsistence Theory Wage Fund Theory Residual Theory Demand amp Supply Theory
Role of trade union for determining wages
8 National Income Definition of national income Concept of GDP GNP NNP Net Economic Welfare
(NEW) Methods and techniques of national income measurement Importance of national income analysis
National income measurement in Bangladesh Problems of national income measurement with special
reference to Bangladesh
9 Banking System Concept of banking system Evolution of banking system Classification of bank
Definition and functions of Modern Commercial Bank Definition and functions of Central Bank
Comparative analysis of different banking system
10 Economic System Meaning of economic system Definition features merits amp demerits of different
economic system - Capitalistic economic system Socialistic economic system Mixed economic system
Comparative analysis of different economic systems
11 Economic Development Meaning amp features of development underdevelopment and economic
development Determinants of economic development Relationship between development and growth
Rostowrsquos Stages of Economic Growth amp its applicability in Bangladesh Role of government in economic
development
12 Globalization and International Business Concept of Globalization Market Economy amp Command
Economy Meaning of international business Causes of international business Barriers amp Problems of
international business Role of international business for ensuring economic development
Essential Readings
Agarwala H N (1998) Introduction to Economic Principles ANE Books
Agarwala S K (2008) Principles of Economics Delhi Excel Books
Ahuja H L (2000) Advanced Economic Theory (5th
Edition) India S Chand Group
Crowther Geoffrey (2007) An Outline of Money Seton Press
7
Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
6
Course No PA-104 Fundamentals of Economics
1 Introductory Discussions amp Conceptual Issues Definitions Nature Scope amp Subject Matters of
Economics Classical Neo-classical amp Modern stages of Economics Importance of studying Economics
Relationship between Economics amp Public Administration Basic Economic Problems of a society and their
solutions in different economic systems Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Executives amp their
objectives Some concepts of Economics - Goods Services Welfare Utility Production Income Savings
Investment Value Price Consumption Equilibrium
2 Analysis of Demand amp Supply Meaning amp types of Demand Law of Demand Demand Schedule amp
Demand Curve Exceptions to the law of demand Causes of downward sloping demand curve
Determinants of demand for a commodity Changes in demand
Meaning of Supply Law of Supply Supply Schedule amp Supply Curve Exceptions to the law of supply
Causes of upward sloping supply curve Determinants of supply for a commodity Changes in supply
3 Utility Analysis amp Elasticity Meaning of elasticity of demand Classification of elasticity of demand
Meaning of elasticity of supply Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility Basic assumptions of the law
Practical importance of the law Limitations of the law
4 Theory of Production Meaning of production Factors of production with special reference to
Bangladesh Scale of production - Large Scale Production amp Small Scale Production Cost of Production
Different types of cost amp their relationship - Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Average Cost Marginal
Cost Opportunity Cost and Production Possibility Frontier Theory Concept of Entrepreneur amp
Entrepreneurship Development Problems of entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh and their
solutions
5 Market System Definition amp characteristics of market Functions of market Classification of market on
the basis of time place amp competition Perfect Market amp Imperfect Market Monopoly Market amp
Monopolistic Competition Market Oligopoly Market amp Duopoly Market Determination price and income in
market system
6 Money and Inflation Concept of money Functions of money International monetary system Meaning and
causes of inflation Effects of inflation Methods for controlling inflation with special reference to Bangladesh
7 Wages amp Trade Union Definition of wages Money wage amp real wage Determinants of wages Major
Theories of Wages - Subsistence Theory Wage Fund Theory Residual Theory Demand amp Supply Theory
Role of trade union for determining wages
8 National Income Definition of national income Concept of GDP GNP NNP Net Economic Welfare
(NEW) Methods and techniques of national income measurement Importance of national income analysis
National income measurement in Bangladesh Problems of national income measurement with special
reference to Bangladesh
9 Banking System Concept of banking system Evolution of banking system Classification of bank
Definition and functions of Modern Commercial Bank Definition and functions of Central Bank
Comparative analysis of different banking system
10 Economic System Meaning of economic system Definition features merits amp demerits of different
economic system - Capitalistic economic system Socialistic economic system Mixed economic system
Comparative analysis of different economic systems
11 Economic Development Meaning amp features of development underdevelopment and economic
development Determinants of economic development Relationship between development and growth
Rostowrsquos Stages of Economic Growth amp its applicability in Bangladesh Role of government in economic
development
12 Globalization and International Business Concept of Globalization Market Economy amp Command
Economy Meaning of international business Causes of international business Barriers amp Problems of
international business Role of international business for ensuring economic development
Essential Readings
Agarwala H N (1998) Introduction to Economic Principles ANE Books
Agarwala S K (2008) Principles of Economics Delhi Excel Books
Ahuja H L (2000) Advanced Economic Theory (5th
Edition) India S Chand Group
Crowther Geoffrey (2007) An Outline of Money Seton Press
7
Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
7
Dalton George (1974) Economic Systems and Society Capitalism Communism and the Third World USA
Penguin (Non-Classics) Publishers
Dewett K K (2006) Modern Economic Theory India S Chand amp Co Ltd
Guha B P (1997) Challenges of Economic Reforms India B R Publishing Corporation
Gupta Suraj B (2002) Monetary Economics India B R Publishing Corporation
Hansen Alvin H (1983) Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy Greenwood Press Reprint
Jong Eelke de (2009) Culture and Economics On Values Economics and International Business Routledge
Publishers
Keynes John Maynard (2009) The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money Create Space Publishers
Lipsey Rechard G and Chrystal K Alec (1995) An Introduction to Positive Economics UK Oxford University
Press
PineII B Joseph and Gilmore James H (1999) The Experience Economy USA Harvard Business School Press
Robbins Lionel (1962) Nature and Significance of Economics (2nd
Edition) St Martins Press
Samuelson Paul A (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Samuelson Paul A and Nordhans W D (1997) Economics New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education Irwin
Professional Publishing
Todaro Michael P (1989) Economic Development in the Third World Longman Publishers
Course No PA- 105 Fundamentals of Sociology
1 Introduction to Sociology Definition Scope Nature amp Importance of studying Sociology Sociology as
an Academic Discipline and Relation with Other Social Science Disciplines
2 Fundamentals of Sociology Society Community Social Structure Association Social mobility Social
Groups Social action Social Roles Norms and Values
3 Major Social Institutions Marriage Family Kinship Descent Property State and Religion
4 Culture and Civilization Meaning Components Cultural Lag Theory (Ogbern and Karl Marx)
Civilization Difference between Culture and Civilization Forms of Cultural Change of Bangladesh
5 Social Stratification Slavery Caste Class State Methods of Studying Stratification Social Stratification in Bangladesh
6 Social Change Definition Theories of Social Change Agencies of Social Change Resistance of Social
change Pattern of social Change in Bangladesh
7 Socialization Definition Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization
Theories of ldquoSelf-Developmentrdquo of Socialization
8 Sexuality and Gender Roles Definition Approaches to the Study of Sexual
Behaviour Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours Sexuality Education Sexual
orientation and Gender Roles
9 Deviance and Social Control Meaning and Types of Deviance and Social Control
Theories of Deviance Means of Social Control Deviance and Social Control
10 Economic and Political System of Primitive Society a) Main features of Primitive
Economy- Hunting and Gathering Economy horticulture Slash and Burn
Method Life and Economy of Pastorals B) Emergence of Agriculture role of
Women folk Development of complex Urban Culture
Essential Readings
Cohen J Bruce and Orbuch L Terri (1979) Introduction to Sociology USA McGraw-Hill Inc
Eshleman Ross J Cashion G Barbara and Basirico A Laurence (1988)Sociology an Introduction America
Harper Collins Publishers
Ginsberg Morris (1979)Sociology Delhi Surjeet Publications
Khan Rashid Fazlur (1969)Principles of Sociology Dhaka Shirin Publications
McIver M R and Page H Charles (1992) Society An Introductory Analysis Jaipur SG Wasani for
Macmillan India Limited
Rao C N Shankar (1994)Introduction to Sociology Vol-1 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Rao CN Shankar (1994)Introduction To Sociology Vol-2 New Delhi Chand and Company Ltd
Schaefer T Richard and Lamm P Robert (1992)Sociology USA McGraw ndashHill Inc
Smelser J Neil (1993)Sociology New Delhi Prentice ndash Hall 0f India Private Limited
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
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KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
8
Tumin M Melvin (1994)Social Stratification The Forms and functions ofinequality New Delhi Prentice- Hall
of India Private Limited
Verghese E K (1992)General Sociology Delhi SG Wasani for Macmillan India Limited
Young Kimball and Mack W Raymond (1965)Principles of Sociology A Reader In Theory amp Research New
York American Book Company
Course No PA-106 Public Administration in Bangladesh
1 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in Pre-British India
2 The Structure and Organization of Public Administration in British India
3 The State of Public Administration in United Pakistan
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration
5 Central Administration in Bangladesh Secretariat- Ministries Division Department Autonomous And
Semi-Autonomous Agencies Structure And Relationship
6 Field Administration in Bangladesh Structure of all units of Field Administration with special
importance to District Administration structure functions control and coordination
7 Administrative control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative powers and various controlling
Mechanisms
8 Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Recruitment Selection Placement Training and
Promotion The Role of central Personnel Agencies The Ministry of Establishment The Public Service
Commission
9 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
10 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Meaning and Importance- Differences between reform and
change Strategies and approaches of administrative reform- Experience of Different Regimes Awami
League Regime 1972-75 Military Rule and BNP Rule 1977-1980 Military Rule and Ershad Regime
1981-1990 Second Phase of BNP Rule 1991-1996 Second Phase of Awami League Regime 1996-2001
Third Phase of BNP Rule 2001-Till Date Major Reforms ie ASRC CARR etc
11 Reorganisation of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat
12 Administrative and Bureaucratic Culture Administrative Ethics and Bureaucratic Accountability in
Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
9
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-201 Comparative Public Administration
1 Introductory Discussion Definition Scope of Comparison Significance and Problems of Comparison
Evolution of CPA Approaches to The Study of CPA
2 Theories of CPA Trends of CPA Models of CPA- Bureaucratic Model and Ecological Model
3 USA Administrative Structure of USA Development of civil service Recent Administrative Reforms in
USA Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training) Regulatory Administration
4 UK Administrative Structure of UK Development of Civil Service Recent Administrative Reforms in
UK Managerialism Citizens Charter amp Service First) Public Personnel Management in Britain
(Recruitment amp Training)
5 Japan Administrative Structure of Japan Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
6 Administrative Structure of France Public Personnel Management (Recruitment amp Training)
7 Civil Service in - USA UK amp France and Bangladesh)
8 Comparative Politics and Administration -USA UK and France
9 Comparative Local Government
Recommended Books
Arora KR (Ed) (1979)Perspectives in Administrative Theory New Delhi Associated Publishing House
Arora KR (1972) Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective New Delhi Associated
Publishing House
Farazmand Ali (1994) Handbook of Bureaucracy New York Marcel Dekker
Greenwood J and Wilson D (Ed) (1969) Public administration in Britain Today 2nd
ed London Roudledge
and kegan Paul
Heady Ferrel (1996)Public Administration A comparative Perspective (5thEd) New York Marcel Dekker
Maheshwari RS (1997)Major Civil Service Systems in the World New Delhi Vicas Publishing House
Quddusi SM Kazi (2008)Administrative Reforms In The West Imperatives For Bangladesh(2008)
Administrative Change Vol XXXV (2) amp Vol XXXVI (1)
Rathod BP (2007) Comparative Public Administration Jaipur ABD Publisher
Ridley F and Blondel J (Ed) (1969) Public Administration in France 2nd
ed London Roudledge and Kegan
Paul
Riggrsquos WF (1964)Administration in Developing Countries The Theory of Prismatic Society Boston
Houghton Miffin Co
Schroeder C Richard and Glick Nathan(Eds) (1990)An Outline of American Government United States
Information Agency
Tommala Krishna K (1982) Administrative Systems Abroad Washington University Press of America
Tsuzi kiyokai (1984) Public Administration in Japan Tokyo University Tokyo Press
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
10
Course No PA-202 Human Resources Administration
1 Human Resources Administration Meaning Scope Importance and Functions Purposes Historical
Development of Human Resources Administration or Personnel Administration Various Theoretical Issues
Relating to Human Resources Administration
2 Human Resource Planning Strategic human resources planning and visioning Planning Meaning
Factors affecting human resource planning with special reference to Bangladesh Human resource planning
process Prerequisites of human resource planning Importance Barriers of effective human resource
planning Human resource planning in Bangladesh
3 Recruitment Meaning Importance Purposes Factors governing recruitment with special reference to
Bangladesh Recruitment process in general and recruitment process in Bangladesh
4 Selection Concept Selection process in general and in Bangladesh Interview-concept purposes Types
Problems in interview with example from Bangladesh perspective
5 Training Meaning Importance Methods with Special Reference to Bangladesh Training Need
Assessment Evaluation of Training Efforts
6 Performance Appraisal Meaning Objectives Methods Which methods are suitable for Bangladesh
MBO as a modern Method of Performance Appraisal Factor affecting Performance Appraisal
7 Job Analysis Concept Process of job analysis Job Description Job Specification
8 Employee Remuneration Meaning Factors governing Employee Remuneration Theories of
Remuneration Devising Remuneration Plan Components of Remuneration Job Evaluation
9 Trade Union Concept Evolution Trade Union Typologies Weakness of Trade Unionism in Bangladesh
10 Collective Bargaining Meaning Importance Prerequisite of Collective Bargaining Process of Collective
Bargaining Barriers to Collective Bargaining in Bangladesh
11 Motivation Concept Importance Theories (Early amp Contemporary Theories) Job Satisfaction and
Productivity Approaches towards Controlling Public Personnel Administration Recent Trends and
Development
12 Industrial Conflict Types and Causes of Conflict Resolving Conflict and Settlement of Industrial
Disputes Role of ILO and WTO in Industrial Relations and Management
13 Labour-Management Co-operation Importance Impediments and Ways of Building Sound Labour-
Management Co-operation
14 Disciplinary Procedure in Industry Acts of Misconduct Policy Charge Procedure and Judicial Approach
to Discipline Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Aswathappa K (1999) Human Resource amp Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
Carter M Allan amp Marshall Ray F (1972) Labor Economics Wages Employment and Trade unionism USA
RD Irwin Publishing
Cascio F Wayne (1992) Managing Human Resources New York McGraw-Hall Inc
Davar S R (1976) Personnel management and industrial relations in India India Vikas Publishing House
Dwivedi S R (1990) Personnel Management New Delhi Oxford amp IBH Publishing Com Pvt Ltd
Fleisher M Belton Labour Economics Theory and Evidence (1970) India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Flippo B Edwin (1984) Personnel Management New York McGraw-Hill Company Ltd
George A Simon amp Pylee V M (2009) 2nd
ed Industrial Relations and Personnel Management India Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd
Glueck F William (1982) Personnel Texas Business Publications NC
Hyman Richard (1975)Industrial relations a Marxist introduction USA Macmillan Publisher Ltd
Mannapa Arun (1985) Industrial Relations New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
Rabin Jack (1994) Handbook of public sector labor relations (EDT) New York M Dekker Publications
Rees Albert (1973) The Economics of work and Pay USA Harper and Row Publishing House
Reynold G Sloyed (1978) Labor economics and labor relations India Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd Richardson J H (1954) An introduction to the study of industrial relations London Allen and Unwin Publications
Robbins P Stephen amp Decenzo A David(1993)PersonnelHuman Resource Management Prentice-Hall of
India Private Ltd
Saiyadain S Mirja amp Manappa Arun (1980) Personnel Management New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
11
Course No PA 203 Rural Development Administration in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Definition Scope Approaches and Models
2 Indicators of RD Indicators of Rural Development and Measurement of Rural Development
3 Rural Power Structure Theories Rural power structure and leadership pattern in different phases
Influential factors for Changing Rural Leadership and Power Structure
4 Formative Phases of Rural Development Samaj British Colonial Administration Community
Development ( V-AID and Comilla Model)
5 Institutional Arrangement of Rural Development in Bangladesh Institutions Policies Plans and
Programs
6 Comparative Perspective of Rural Development China India Korea
7 Rural Poverty in Bangladesh Trends in poverty Spatial variation in poverty Profiles and determinants of
poverty Escape from Poverty and Decent from Poverty
8 Rural Good Governance Concept and Practice of Rural Good Governance
9 Sustainable Rural Development Concepts mainstreaming of environmental issues in rural development
10 Gender and Rural Development in Bangladesh Status of Women in Rural Bangladesh Womenrsquos
Contribution in Rural Economy Gender mainstreaming in Rural Development
Essential Readings
Bosse Kramsjo and Wood Geoffrey D (1992) Breaking the Chain Collective Justice among the rural poor in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
Fei Xiaotong (1989) Rural Development in China Prospect and Retrospect London The University of Chicago
Press
Hasan Samiul (1993) Voluntarism and Rural Development in Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public
Administration Vol 15 No 2
Hossain Abul (2006) The Changing Local Rural Power Structure The Elite and NGOs in Bangladesh Journal
of Health Management October vol 8 no 2 Sage Publication
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1991) Integrated Rural Development Dhaka National Institute of Local government
Kam Suan-Pheng Hossain Mahabub Bose Manik Lal and Villano Lorena S ( 2005) Spatial patterns of rural
poverty and their relationship with welfare-influencing factors in Bangladesh Food Policy Vol 30 Elsevier
Khanna B S (1991) Rural Development in South Asia (Part threeBangladesh) New Delhi Deep and Deep
Publications
Lewis David and Hossain Abul (2008) A Tale of Three Villages Power Difference and Locality in Rural
Bangladesh Journal of South Asian Development June vol 3 no 1 Sage Publications
Quddus Md Abdul (1995) Poverty Focused Rural Development Comilla Bangladesh Academy for Rural
Development
Rahman PK Md Motiur(1994) Poverty Issues in Rural Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Rao B Sudhakar Ed (2008) Poverty Focused Rural Good Governance in Asian Commonwealth Countries
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)
SN Mishra Neena Sharma Kushal Sharma (1984) Participation and Development NBO Publisher Distributor
Salauddin Khaleda amp Shamim Israt (1996) Rural Women in Poverty Dhaka Women for Women
Sen Binayak (2003) Drivers of Escape and Descent Changing Household Fortunes in Rural Bangladesh World
Development Vol 31 No 3
Sharma Jitendra Kumar (2001) Rural Development in South Asia Delhi Authorspress
Singh Katar (1999) Rural Development Principles Policies and Management New Delhi Sage Publications
Wood Geoffrey D (1994) Bangladesh Whose Idea Whose interest Dhaka University Press Limited
Zafarullah Habib Mohammad and Khan Mohammad Mohabbat (1989) The Politics of Rural Development in
Bangladesh Asian Journal of Public Administration Vol 11
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
12
Course No PA- 204 Application of Computer in Public Administration
Part-A Theoretical Aspects of Computer (75 Marks)
1 Introductory Discussion Definition amp Characteristics of Computer Uses of Computer Difference
between Computer amp other Electronic Devices Classification of Computer History of Computer
Generation of Computer Organization of Modern Computer Computer System
2 Hardware Concept of Hardware Classification of Hardware Meaning of Firmware Fireware amp
Humanware Meaning of Input Output (IO) Devices Different Input Devices - Keyboard Mouse Scanner
OMR OCR MICR Oral Input Devices Digital Camera Light Pen Different Output Devices - Monitor
Printer Speaker Plotter Visual Display Unit Input Output Interface Input Output Card Bus
Organization of a micro computer Different hardware - Main Board Sound Card AGP Card LAN Card
TV Card
3 Central Processing Unit Concept of CPU Structure and functions of CPU Concept of Register
Addressing Mode Micro-processor Meaning amp necessity of Memory Memory cell amp address Memory
capacity calculation Bit Byte amp Computer Word Classification of Memory Primary Memory - RAM
ROM Secondary memory - Hard Disk Optical Disk (CD ROM CD R CD RW CD ROM Drive) Pen
Drive
4 Operating System Meaning of Operating System (OS) Functions Responsibilities of OS Classification of
OS Picture Based amp Letter Based OS Modern Operating System of Micro Computer
5 Software Definition of Software Classification of Software Meaning amp functions of System Software
Meaning amp functions of Application Software Meaning of Computer Virus amp Anti Virus Program
Characteristics of virus affected computer Cleaning procedure computer virus Concept of computer
language Classification of computer language
6 Information Communication Technology Definition of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Characteristics of ICT Computer Communication System Classification of Computer Network Internet amp
Intranet Concept of data amp information Qualities of good information Process of converting data into
information Meaning amp importance of information system Activities of information system Resources of
information system Potential risks of information system
Part-B Practical (25 Marks)
1 Important Features of Desktop Utilities (File copy Multimedia Games Utility program)
2 File amp Folder Management (Scan Disk Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup)
3 Details of MS Word-2003
4 Important Features of MS Excel amp Power Point-2003
5 Computer Assembling amp Trouble Shooting
6 Some Important Applications of Windows Operating System (XP)
Essential Readings
Cronan John Anderson Virginia and Anderson Brenda Bryant (2004)Microsoft Office 2003 Quick Steps
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
French C S (1989)Computer Science London Letts Educational
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-I India Bpb Publicatons
Jain Satish (2003)Introduction to Computer Science Volume-II India Bpb Publicatons
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996)Management Information Systems Organization amp Technology
Prentice Hall
Lechner H D (1984)The Computer Chronicles California USA Wadsworth Publishing Company
Norton Peter (2006)Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006)Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (2002)Computer and Information Technology New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Irwin Professional Publishing
O Brien James A (2003)Management Information Systems(6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher
Education Irwin Professional Publishing
Pick James B (1986)Computer Systems in Business An Introduction California USA Wadsworth Publishing
Company
Warford J Stanley (2005) Computer Systems (3rd
Edition) Canada Jones and Bartlett Publishers
White Ron and Downs Timothy Edward (2007)How Computers Work (9th
Edition) Que Publishers
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
13
Course No PA-205 Financial Administration
1 Financial Administration Importance Functions Scope and Limitations
2 Financial systems Major Actors (Tax Ombudsmen Ministry of Finance Ministry of Planning
Bangladesh Bank NEC NBR ECNEC CAG) Factors and Governmentrsquos Role in Financial System
3 Main Aspects of Financial Administration Budgeting Revenue and Development Budget Politics of
Budgeting
4 Recent Trends in Budgeting Budget Reform Budget classification Financial Administration Reform
MTBF system
5 Fiscal Policy ( Government Expenditure Government Revenue Details of Taxonomy -With special
reference to Bangladesh) and Monetary Policy and their Role in Bangladesh Economy
6 Public Borrowing Domestic and Foreign Source Borrowing (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Foreign Direct Investment Concepts Causes and Consequences (With special reference to Bangladesh)
8 Foreign Aid Causes Trends and Aid Dependence (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Finical Sector Reform and Recent Administrative Innovation in Financial Sector ( Special Reference to
South Asia)
10 Financial Regulation and Deregulation Methods and Institutions (Parliament Tax Ombudsmen
Bangladesh Bank CampAG) Parliament and Public Financing in Bangladesh Role and Involvement of MPrsquoS
in Budgeting
11 Major Financial Institutions (International) World Bank International Monetary Fund Asian
Development Bank UNDP OECD IDB
Essential Readings
Alam Manzurul (1997)Budgetary Process in Uncertain Contexts A Study of State- Owned Enterprises in
Bangladesh Management Accounting Research Vol 8 No 2 June 1997
Ali A (1998)Budget and Budgetary Process in Bangladesh 3 Tax Chronicle 5 (special edition)
Bangladesh Bank (2005) Notes on the Monetary Policy Strategy of the Bangladesh Bank Volume 1 Number 2
October
Bhatia HL (2003) Public Finance Vikas India
Chowdhury O H (1994) Incidence of Indirect Taxation in Bangladesh 198485 Research Monograph 16
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dhaka
Cox Raymond Vetter Daniel E Stout R Gene (1996)Financial Administration and Control Wally
Ghafur A and Chowdhury O H (1987) Financing Public Sector Development Expenditure in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank Manila Philippines
Hicks Ursula (1965) Development Finance Planning and Control Clarendon Press Oxford
Hossain Motahar (1990) System of Government Budgeting in Bangladesh Dhaka Hasan Publisher
Hye Hasnat Abdul (1982)Local level Planning in Bangladesh Institute of Local Government Dhaka
Bangladesh
Islam Nurul (1989) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy DhakaUPL
Islam Md Ezazul and Bisnu Pada (2006)Public Debt Management and Debt Sustainability in Bangladesh
Working Paper NoWP0705 PAU Bangladesh Bank Dhaka
James S and C Nobes (2000) The Economics of Taxation principles Policy and Practices 7th Edition
Prentice Hall 20002001
Just Faalland and Parkinson J R (2009) Bangladesh A Test Case of Development revisited in Quazi
Shahabuddin and Rushidan Islam Rahman Development experience and emerging challenges Dhaka The
University Press Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
Kabir Razeen and Pesavento Adviser Elena (2007)Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth A Case
Study on Bangladesh Department of Economics Emory University
Khan ZAThornton N and Frazer M (2000) Experience of Financial Reforms in Bangladesh Public
Administration and Development Vol 20 pp 33-42
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
14
Mortaza M Golam and Begum Lutfunnahar (2006)Tax Expenditures in Bangladesh An Introductory Analysis
Panizza Ugo (2008)Domestic and External Public Debts in Developing Countries Discussion Paper No 188
March UNCTAD
Patwari S U (1983) Financial Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dipika
Rahman Mizaur ( 2001) Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh Determinants Domestic Barriers and Some
Suggestions Journal of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka
Vol 27 No3amp4 July and October
Rahman S H and Shilpi FH (1996) A Macro econometric Model of the Bangladesh Economy Model
Estimation Validation and Policy Simulation Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Dhaka
Sarker Tapan K (2003) Improving Tax Compliance in Developing Countries via Self-Assessment Systems -
What Could Bangladesh Learn from Japan Asia- Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 9 No 6 June
Sarker Tapan K and Kitamura Yokinobu (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration
in Developing Countries The State of Nature in Bangladesh Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin September
Sarker TK and Kitamura Y (2002) Technical Assistance in Fiscal Policy and Tax Administration in
Developing Countries The State of Nature in BangladeshAsia-Pacific Tax Bulletin Vol 8 No 9 pp 278 ndash 288
The Inventor (2010) Bangladesh Economic Update Growth Tax Inflation and ConsumersBangladesh
Economic Update Vol1 No1 July 2010
Waresi SA (1998) Tax Holiday as a Fiscal Incentive in BangladeshTax Chronicle Special Edition Vol3
Issue 5 Dhaka Bangladesh
World Bank (2000) Bangladesh financial accountability for good governance
Course No PA-206 Politics and Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Conceptual framework of Politics and Government Major Concepts Models and Theories of
Politics and Government Importance of Politics and government In Public Administration
2 Politics and government in British India
A Background of the pre British period The Indian Council Act-1861 1892Partition of Bengal 1905
BMuslim League Morley- Minto Reforms Act 1909
C Montegu- Chemsford Reforms Act 1919 Dyarchy and WorkingEffectiveness of Dyarchy Political
Development in British India from 1919-1935
D The government of India Act 1935 Provincial Autonomy
E Pakistan Movement Lahore Resolution and the Indian Independence Act 1940
Crips Mission of 1942 Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 The Indian Independence Act 1947
3 Politics and Government in Pakistan Period
A Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947-1956)
B Emergence Of Bangladesh Bengali Nationalism Language Movement of 1952United front and 21
Point Movement Six Point Programs Mass Movement of 1969 the General Election of 1970 Non
Cooperation movement and War of Independence 1971
4 Politics and Government in Bangladesh Period
A Constitution Making in Bangladesh Constitution Making process and Salient features of
Bangladesh Constitution 1972 Amendments of Bangladesh constitution (from 1972-onward)
B Politics and Governance Under Different Regimes of Bangladesh (Sheikh Mujib-Present day)
C Politics and Political Culture in Bangladesh Confrontational Politics Problems of democratic
Consolidation in Bangladesh Politics Political Leadership and Crisis of Political Leadership in
Bangladesh
D Military Interventions of Bangladesh Politics and its impact on Democratic Governance
E Role of Bureaucracy Civil Society Judiciary and Parliament in Politics and Governance in
Bangladesh
F Caretaker Government and Election Commission Role of Caretaker Government and Election
Commission in Free Fair and Credible Elections and its Impact on Democratic Politics and Governance
in Bangladesh
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
15
Essential Readings
Ahmed Fakhruddin (1998)The Caretakers Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1979)Bangladesh Constitutional Quest For autonomy Dhaka The University Press Limited
Ahmed Moudud (1983)Era of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dhaka The University Press Limited
Chaudhuri Muzaffer Ahmed (1968)Government and Politics in Pakistan Dacca Puthighar limited
Choudhury Dilara (1995)Constitutional Development in Bangladesh Stress and Strains Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Chowdhury GW (1959)Constitutional Development in Pakistan New York Longman Group Limited
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2002)Thirty Years of Bangladesh Politics Dhaka The University Press Limited
Hakim Muhammad A (1993)The Sahabuddin Interregnum Dhaka The University Press Limited
Halim MdAbdul (1998)Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Dhaka
Iqbal Muhammed Zafar (2008)History of the Liberation War Dhaka Proteeti
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (2000)Bangladesh Promise and Performance Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (1994)Pakistan Failure in National Integration Dhaka The University Press Limited
Jahan Rounaq (Ed) (1994)Bangladesh Politics Problems and Issues Dhaka The University Press Limited
Karim Waresul (2004)Election Under a Caretaker Government Dhaka The University Press Limited
Khan Shamsul I Islam S Aminul Haque M Imdadul (1996)Political Culture Political Parties and the
Democratic Transition in Bangladesh Dhaka Academia publishers
Maniruzzaman Talukder ((1980)The Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Muhith AMA (1978)Bangladesh Emerge of a Nation Dhaka The University Press Limited
Raj Hans (1994) Comparative Politics Delhi Surjeet Publications Limited
Salik Siddik (1997) Witness to Surrender Dhaka The University Press Limited
Siddiqui Zillur Rahman (2001)Quest for a Civil Society Dhaka Sucheepatra
Tandon Rajesh Mohanti Ranjita (2002)Civil Society and Governance New Delhi Pria Publications Limited
Ziring Lawrence (1992)Bangladesh from Mujib to Ershad An Interpretive Study Dhaka The University Press
Limited
Course No PA-207 Local Government in Bangladesh
1 Introduction Local Government Definition Local Self Government Difference between LG and LSG
principles and characteristics of local government jurisdictions and functions patterns strengths
weaknesses and problems of local government central control
2 Concepts and Theories Various theories regarding Local Govt
3 History of Local Government History and background evolution of local government in British India
various acts chowkidary-panchayet act 1870 1882 1885 etc report on the decentralization committee
1907-1909 Morley-Minto reforms Montageu-Chelmsford reforms living report 1913-1914 development
of local government in Bengal village local government act 1919 Local Govt Under Basic Democracy
order of Ayub Khan (1947-71)
4 Local government in Bangladesh Evolution structure functions and compositions personnel system in
local government in Bangladesh local government election process
5 Reforms in LG Local Government Reforms and womens representation in local politics
6 Local Government finance in Bangladesh Pattern of local government finance from British India to
Bangladesh Major income source of different local bodies ndash Pourashava Zila parishad thana upazila
parishad union parishad The System of Accounts and Audit in the Local Bodies Problems of Local
Government Financing in Bangladesh Center Local Relationship in Bangladesh
7 Comparative Local Government Structure UK India Pakistan
8 Local Level Planning Nature Process Peoples Participation and Problems of Local Level Planning
Major Issues and Problems of Local Government in Bangladesh
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
16
Essential Readings
Cheema G Shabbir andDennis A Rondinelli (1983) Decentralization and Development SAGE
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors and
Outcomes Springer
Siddique Noore Alam(1997) Decentralization and Development Theory and Practice in Bangladesh Dhaka
university Press
Siddiqui Kamal (1995) Local Government in South Asia UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2000) Local Governance in Bangladesh Leading Issues and Major Challenges UPL
Siddiqui Kamal (2005) Local Government in Bangladesh UPL
Course No PA-301 Introduction to Social Science Research
1 Introduction to Research Definitions Scope Goals Areas Typology Characteristics of Research
Paradigms of Research
2 Research Process Formulation of Research Problem Conceptualizing Research Design Sample
Selection Data Collection Data processing Data Analysis and Report Writing
3 Formulating a Research Problem Importance of formulating a research problem Determining factors in
selecting a research problem Steps in the formulation of Research Problem Reviewing Literature
Formulation of objectives Operational definitions Variables indicators Types of Variable Measure
Scale definition types and functions of Hypothesis Hypothesis error Problem Tree Analysis Stake
Holder Analysis
4 Conceptualizing a research design Selecting a study design Cross Sectional Studies Before-and after
studies retrospective prospective retrospective-prospective studies Experimental Semi-Experimental
Studies Non-experimental studies-Exploratory studies Descriptive Studies Causal Studies
5 Data Collection Methods of data collection Qualitative and Qualitative data collection techniques
Observation Interview and questionnaire method Unstructured Interview Focus Group Discussion
Document Study Content Analysis Case Study Method Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Monitoring
Most Significant Changes (MSC) Validity and Reliability
6 Sampling Concept Types Importance of Sampling Non-Probability Sampling-Convenience Accidental
Judgmental Snowball Quota Probability Sampling ndashSystematic Sampling Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Sampling Error
7 Data Processing and Analysis Coding Categorization and grouping of data Developing framework of
Analysis-qualitative and quantitative Central Tendency Dispersion Correlation Regression Hypothesis
Testing Application of Computer-MS Excel SPSS for presentation and Analysis
8 Report Writing Proposal development Research writing Features of Good Report Referencing Writing
bibliography Developing Outline Evaluation Research Ethics-Do No Harm Framework in Research
Essential Readings
Anderson Mary B (1999)Don No Harm-How Aid can support peace or war USA Lynne Rienner Publishers
Inc
Babbie Earl (1989)The practice of Social Research Belmont California Wadesworth Publishing Company
Bailey Kenneth D (1978)Methods of Social Research (3rd
ed) New York The Free Press
Bulmer Martin (ed) (1977)Sociological Research Methods-An Introduction London The Mac Millan Press
Limited
GhoshBN (2003)Scientific Method and Social Research India Starling Publisherrsquos private ltd
Islam Nurul M (2008)An Introduction to Research Methods Dhaka The Mullick and Brothers Press
KothariC R (1996)Research Methodology New Delhi Wishaw Prokashan
Kumar Rajit (2005)Research Methodology Australia Pearson Education and Kindersley Publishing Inc
Mikkelsen (1995)Methods of Development Work and Research New Delhi Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
17
Mohammad Sufian and Abu Jafar (1998)Methods and Techniques of Social Research Dhaka The University
Press Limited
Mukherjee Neela (1993)Participatory Rural Appraisal Methodology amp Practice New Delhi Concept
Publishing Company
Phillips Bernard S (1976)Social Research Strategy amp Tactics USA Mac Millan Publishing Inc
Course No PA- 302 Issues and Problems in Governance
1 Governance Meaning and Significance Basic Issues and Contemporary Public Discourses Good or Poor
Governance and the Implications Thereof
2 Aspects of Good Governance Institutional Capacity Building Transparency and Accountability
Adaptability Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Political Leadership and Administrative Compliance
and Effectiveness
3 Governance and Democratization Democratic Governance Role of Major Institutions-Executive
Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy Civil Society Political Parties Private Sector Actors
4 Governance and Electoral process Quality of National and Local Elections Representation of Interest of
Disadvantaged Groups Separate Electorate- Joint Electorate-Party Finance-Party Registration-Code of
Conduct-Voting Behavior-Propaganda Techniques-Political Language-Political Communication Strategy-
Electoral Corruption-Electioneering and Advocacy-Role of Election Commission-Electoral Reforms
5 Problems of Governance in Global Context Problems of Religious Linguistic and Other Social
Cleavages Cultural Autonomy ad National Integration in Multi National Countries
6 Local Politics and Governance Role of Informal Structure Dispute Resolution Process and Customer
Access
7 Governance and the International Development Community Globalization and Multiple Modernityrsquos
8 Case Studies on Governance in Bangladesh The Land Revenue Sector the Primary Education Sector
Public Health Sector the Rural Infrastructure Sector and the Private Investment Sector
Essential Readings
Alamgir Mohiuddin Khan (1998) Development Strategy for Bangladesh
Hasnat Abdul Hye (1998) Governance South Asian Perspectives
Jamil I et al (2011)Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kamal Siddiqui (1996 )Towards Good Governance in Bangladesh Fifty Unpleasant Essays UPL
Martin Minogue (1997) The Principles and Practices of Good Institute for Development Policy amp Management
University of Manchester British Council-
Rehman Sobhan (ed) (1996) Towards A Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia
CPD
Course No PA-303 Governance of Urban Management
1 Conceptual Analysis Meaning of Governance Importance of Governance in Democratic Societies
Meaning of UrbanCity Governance Types of Administrative Structures for the City Governance and
Good Urban Governance
2 Dominant ApproachesModels of Metropolitan Urban Governance The City of Johannesburg (Joburg)
Model Greater London Authority Model (GLA) Model Kolkata Metropolitan development Authority
(KMDA) Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Bangalore Metropolitan
Regional development Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
3 The Growth and Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh Concept of Urbanization Urban
Centre Origin Trend Level Feature Causes Problems Role
4 Urbanization in Bangladesh Challenges Trends Patterns Urbanization and Development Urbanization
and Migration
5 Rural Urban Migration Causes Nature Features Trend Migration Process Socio-Economic Effects
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
18
6 Urban Administration and Organization in Bangladesh Constitutional and Legal Framework the
Forms of Urban Government Composition Functions and Problems
7 Urban Resource Mobilization Process and Organization Fiscal Organization and Budgetary Control
Patterns of Revenue Patterns of Expenditure Accounting Auditing and Reporting Urban Public Utility
Services Involved Organizations and Their Functions
8 Urban Planning Process and Theories Fundamental Aspects of Planning as General Human Endeavor
The Role of Urban Planning with the General Theory and Process of Planning Urban Planning in
Bangladesh
9 Urban Policy Implementation Selected Studies on Policy Implementation in Different City Corporations
and impact of coordination (Intra amp Inter) on Urban Policy Implementation
10 Land Tenure Security and Urban Planning Features Residential Land Use Urban Land Management
Economic Dimensions of Urban Land Land for the Urban Poor Feature of Urban Land situation Urban
Land Information System (ULIS) Importance Design Structure Problem and Prospects
11 Urban Slum Development Formation of urban slums and slum development good practices (global and
Bangladesh perspectives)
12 Urban Poverty Who are Urban Poor Types of Urban Poor Causes Demographic and Social Structure of
the Urban Poor Magnitude and Profile of Urban Poor Population in Bangladesh Credit Delivery for the
Poor Government Organizations Concerned with Urban Poor Urban Health Services and Remedies
Globalization and Urban Poor
13 Urban Environment Urban Environment Issues and Developing Sectors for Sustainable Development
Causes of Urban Environment Problem Impact on Social Life Link to Urban Environment and Urban
Poverty
14 Mega City Governance Dhaka Delhi Calcutta Mumbai amp Karachi
Essential Readings
Anthonyand J and Synder C Jans (1979) Introduction to Urban Planning New York Mc-Grew Hill
Chowdhury A I (1997) Resource mobilization and urban governance in BangladeshIn Nazrul Islam et al
(Eds)Urban Governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Bangladesh Center for Urban Studies
Francis Paul A (1991) Poverty in Bangladesh profile and policy implications Report prepared for the
Overseas Development Administration May
Gordon E Cherry (ed) (1974) Urban Planning Problems London Leonard Hill
Government of Bangladesh (1977) Pourashava Ordinance 1977 Dhaka Bangladesh Government Press
Government of Bangladesh (GoB) (1987) Rajshahi City Corporation Act 1987
Habib Enamul (2009) The role of government and NGOs in slum development the case of Dhaka City
Development in Practice Volume 19 Number 2 April 2009 259-265
Islam Nazrul (1995) Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical Issues and the 1995 Survey
Findings Dhaka The University Press Limited
Islam Nazrul (nd) Dhaka From City to Megacity Perspectives on People Places Planning and Development
Issues Dhaka University of Dhaka National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) (2008)
2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey Dhaka
Islam M Aminul (1995) Environment Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh Dhaka University of
Dhaka
Islam N (Ed) (1997) Urban Research in Bangladesh Dhaka UPL
Islam Nazrul (1996) The Urban Poor in Bangladesh Dhaka Centre for urban Studies
Islam Nazrul and A I Chowdhury (eds) (1992) Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh (GoB)
Islam Nazrul et al (2006) Slums of Urban Bangladesh Mapping and Census-2005 Report prepared in
collaboration with Centre for Urban Studies Measure Evaluation and National Institute of Population Research
and Policy with the financial assistance from USAID
Islam Nazrul et al (1997) ldquoIntroductionrdquo in Addressing the Urban Poverty Agenda in Bangladesh Critical
Issues and the 1995 Survey Findings Dhaka University Press Limited
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
19
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Khan M M (1997) Urban local governance in Bangladesh An overview In Nazrul Islam M M Khan
(Eds)Urban governance in Bangladesh and Pakistan Dhaka Centre for Urban Studies
Lipton Michael (1976) Why Poor People Stay Poor ndashUrban Bias in World Development Temple Smith
London
Mohit M A (1992) Institutional management for the development of dhaka metropolitan area Problems and
prospects In N Islam A I Chowdhury (Eds)Urban Land Management in Bangladesh Dhaka Ministry of
Land Government of Bangladesh
Nallathiga Ramarkrishana (2008) Metropolitan Urban Governance Approaches and Models Some Implications
for Indian Cities Paper Presented at the International Conference on Public policy and Management on ldquourban
Governance and Publi-Private Partnershiprdquo held at the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore on August 4-6
Panday Pranab Kumar (2006) Central-Local Relations Inter-Organizational Coordination and Policy
Implementation in Urban Bangladeshrdquo The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration Vol 28 (1) 41-58
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3)237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar (2008) Problems of Urban Governance in Bangladesh India Serials Publications
December
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Panday Pranab Kumar and Pradip Kumar Panday (2008) ldquoThe Development of Municipal Corporation in
Bangladesh Does Coordination Existrdquo Local Government Studies Vol 35 (5) 559-575 November
Rahman M (2005) Role of NGOs in urban housing for the poor in Dhaka GBER 5 (1) 16ndash29
Shafi Salma A (2007) Land tenure Security and Land Administration in Bangladesh A Consultancy report
Prepared for LGED UNDP and UN-Habitat
Siddique K et al (Eds) (2000) Overcoming the governance crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka University Press
Limited
Siddique Kamal et al (eds) (2000) Overcoming The Governance Crisis in Dhaka City Dhaka The University
Press
Siddiqui Kamal (ed) (1994) Local Government in Bangladesh Dhaka University press Limited
Wratten E (1995) Conceptualizing Urban Poverty Environment and Urbanization Vol7 (1)
Course No PA-304 Politics and Administration in South Asia
1 State Structures and Political Process in South Asia
2 Nationalism and Ethno-Nationalism in South Asia
3 Patterns or Government in South Asia Democracy and Authoritarianism
4 Party Systems in South Asia
5 Pressure Group Polities in South Asia
6 Bureaucracies in South Asia Administrative Perspective
7 Bureaucracies in South Asia Political Perspective
8 Civil-Military Relations in South Asia
9 Miniaturization in Bangladesh and Pakistan
10 Religion and politics in South Asia
11 Problems of Governance in South Asia
12 Bureaucracies in South Asia and South East Asia Comparative Perspective
13 Making Bureaucracies Accountability in South Asia
Essential Readings
Ahmed Nizam and A T M Obaidullah (eds) (2007)The Working of Parliamentary Committees in Westminster
Systems Lessons for Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Limited
AhmedMaudud (2002)South Asia Crisis of Development Dhaka University Press Limited
Baxter Craing etal(1998)Government and Politics in South Asia Boulder Co Westvice Press
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
20
Chowdhury Mahfuzul H (2003) Democratization in South Asia Lessons from American Institutions
Aldershet Ashgato Publishing Limiter
Dictor Nohled Florian Grolz and Christof Hartmann (eds) (2001)Elections in South Asia and the Pacific
Oxford Oxford University Press
Gough Kathleen and Hari Sharma (Eds) (1973)Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia NY Monthly
Review Press
Hye Hasnat Abdul (Ed) (1999)Governance Dhaka University Press Limited
JalalAyesha (1995) Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Cambridge Cambridge University Press
Norton Philip and Nizam Ahmed (eds) Parliaments in Asia London Frank cass
PanondikerVI (2000)Problems of Governance in South Asia Dhaka University Press Limited
Siddiqui Kamal (1992)Local Government in South Asia A Comparative Study Dhaka University Press
Limited
Sobhan Rehman (ed) Towards a Theory of Governance and Development Learning from East Asia Dhaka
University Press Limited
Course No PA-305 Environmental Studies
1 Environment and development A Meaning types and components of environment
B Environmental management and its approaches
C Concept of development and its linkage with environment
2 Ecology Meaning types and components
3 Sustainable development A Concept of sustainable development
B Evolution of environmentalism
C Environmental movement in Bangladesh
4 Environmental issues
A Climate change causes and impacts
B Environmental issuesproblems in Bangladesh
C Environmental initiatives Policies plans and programmes
5 Environmental institutions
A International and regional environmental organizations
B Government institutions on environment
C Environmental NGOs structure and its role on environmental issues
6 Environment and International Relations
(a) Climate change Negotiations and Diplomacy
(b) Climate change Manifestation and Trends in Bangladesh
7 Environmental conference Stockholm conference 1972 Rio conference 1992 Johannesburg conference 2002 Bali conference 2007
and Copenhagen conference 2009
8 Environmental impact assessment Concept procedure case history Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Associate Tools
Essential Readings
Bangladesh government (1995) National Environmental Management Action Plan Dhaka Ministry of
Environment
Bangladesh government State of Environment Bangladesh 2001 DhakaMinistry of Environment
Begum Afroza (2008) Government-NGO Interface in Development Management Dhaka AH Development
Publishing House
Chowdhury Quamrul Islam (2002) Bangladesh State of Environment Report 2001 Dhaka Forum of
Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh
Department of Environment (1992) Environment policy in Bangladesh Dhaka Department of Environment
Gain Philip (1998) Bangladesh Environment Facing the 21st Century Dhaka Society for Environment and
Human Development
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
21
Kamal Golam Monwar (1994) Environmental Bibliography of Bangladesh Dhaka Swedish International
Development Authority
Nishat Ainun and Mahfuz Ullah (2001) Bangladesh Environment Outlook 2001 Dhaka Center for Sustainable
Development
Rahman Atiq (1998) Environment and Poverty Dhaka University Press Limited
Rahman Atiq and M Ashraf Ali (2001) Peoples Report on Bangladesh Environment Dhaka University Press
Ltd
Rahman Atiq and Saleemul Haq 1994 Environment and Development in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press
Limited
Saha Subrata Kumar (2007) Environmental Impact Assessment for the Changing World Dhaka AH
Development Publishing House
Sattar Syed Abdus (hellip) Introduction to Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
Singh Savindra (1991) Environmental Geography Allahbad Prayag Pustak Bhawan
Uddin M Jashim (hellip) Towards Rural Development and Environmental Conservation in Bangladesh Comilla
BARD
Ullah Mahfuz (1999) Environment Politics in Bangladesh Dhaka CFSDBARD
Course No PA- 306 NGOs and International Agencies for Development
1 Introduction Development and Development Administration NGOs as partner of development
2 Conceptual discussion on NGOs Definitions Basic features Types Growth and development of NGOs
in national and international perspective Theories of NGOs History of NGOs Different Argument about
NGOs Evolution of NGOs and Factors for the development of NGOs
3 Functions of NGOs Different Functions of NGOs Role of NGOs Advantages and Disadvantages of
NGOs functioning Strengths and Weakness and Problems of NGOs NGOs as Third sector and Challenges
of NGOs
4 Approaches of NGOs Different Approaches of NGOs towards development Relief and Rehabilitation
Approach Community Development Approach Target Group and Participatory Approach
5 Techniques Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Poverty Assessment and Rapid Urban Rural
Appraisal
6 GO-NGO Collaboration Meaning and Rationale for Go-NGO Collaboration Area of Collaboration
Prospects and Problems of Collaboration Strategies for effective Collaboration Experiences of
Collaboration in Bangladesh and Different models of Collaboration in the developing countries
7 Civil Society Meaning and Typology Different approaches of Civil Society Organizations Importance
and functions of Civil Society Civil Society Organizations NGOs and Civil Society
8 Legal Basis of NGOs in Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs in Bangladesh
Difficulties and Inconsistencies with laws and ordinances of NGOs legal and regulatory framework NGO
Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Go-NGO Consulting Council
9 Study of Selective International National and Local NGOs BRAC CARE Save the Children ASA
SUS
10 Role of International Agencies United Nations UNDP UNICEF World Bank IMF European Union
11 NGO Financing Sources of Fund Effectiveness of Different Sources of Fund Technique to Attract
Donors
12 Donor Agencies and NGOs Types Policies Programmes and Conditions of Donors Role of Donors in
National and International Development Relationship between Donors and NGOs
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
22
Essential Readings
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2000)Donors NGOs the State and Their Clients in Bangladesh
Ahmad Mokbul Morshed (2001)Understanding The South How Northern donor Agencies and NGOs
Understand The Needs and Problems of Southern NGO Clients Dhaka A M Printers
Begum Afroza (2003)Government NGO Interface in Development Management AH Development Publishing
House Dhaka
Chowdhury Abraret al (1999) Aid Development and Aid Diplomacy Need for an Aid Policy University Press
Limited Dhaka
Clayton Andrew (Ed) (1994) Governance Democracy and Conditionality What Role for NGOs An
INTRAC Publication GB
Fowler Alan (1997)Striking a Balance London Earthscan Publications Ltd
Holloway Richard (1998)Supporting Citizens Initiatives Bangladeshrsquos NGOs and Society UPL Dhaka
Hossain Farhad (2001)Administration of Development Initiatives by Non- Governmental Organizations A
Study of Their Sustainability in Bangladesh and Nepal University of Tampere Finland
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Martinussen John-Degnbol and Poul Engberg-Pedersen (2003)AID Understanding International Development
Cooperation London Zed Books Ltd
Rahman Mizan Rand Mohammad Humayan Kabir (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh
BIISS Dhaka
Saifullah AKM (2001)NGOrsquos Capacity in Development Management Experience from Bangladesh
University of Tampere Finland
Tandon Rajesh and Ranjita Mohanty (Eds) (2002) Civil Society and Governance PRIA New Delhi India
THE NGLS HANDBOOK of UN Agencies (2000) Programmes Funds and conventions Working for
Sustainable Economic and Social Development United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS)
Course No PA-307 Introduction to International Relations
1 International Relations Meaning Nature Scope Importance and Approaches
2 International System State System and Its Corollaries
3 Basis of National Power Balance of Power-Bipolarity Multi-polarity Uni-polarity
4 Foreign Policy Various aspects of foreign policy theories of FP FP of Bangladesh
5 Playing the game of International Relations Diplomacy-origin Functions-Classification of
Diplomats amp Consuls-Diplomatic and Consular privileges
6 The Changing Nature of Diplomacy Economic Diplomacy-Immunities
7 International Law
8 The Universal International Organisations The League of Nations The United Nations and their
origin Structure Functions Problems and prospects
9 Regional Organizations NATO EEC OAU OIC ASEAN SAARC and EU
10 Globalization Role of International organizations- WTOILO WB IMF UN
Essential Readings
Ahmed Emajuddin (1984) Foreign Policy of Bangladesh A Small Statersquos Impertaive UPL
JacksonRobert H and Georg Soslashrensen (2007) Introduction to International Relations Theories and
Approaches Oxford University Press
Palmer and Perkins (2001) International Relations CBS Publishers amp Distributors
Simmons Beth A and Richard H Steinberg (2006) International Law and International Relations An
International Organization Cambridge University Press
Wilkinson Paul (ND)International Relations A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
23
Course No PA-308 Public-Private Partnership
1 Introductory Chapter Governance Modes of Governance New Public Management Movement
PPP as a form of Governance Concepts Definition Models Theories of PPP PPP ndash sectoral
perspectives PPP ndash national and international perspectives Ethical future of PPP Limitations
2 Indicators of Public-Private Partnerships Effectiveness Goal Efficiency Effectiveness Division
of labor and commitment symmetry Communication Coordination and Integration
3 Management of Public Private Partnership Forms of Partnerships Elements of Partnership
Principles of managing Partnership Projects Leadership and Communication in Partnership
Management Challenges in Partnership Management
4 Financing Public Private Partnership Partnership with business partnership with non-profit
Sectoral variations in financing Risks and opportunity in financing PPP Cash and Inflow Analysis
Private sector financing ndash sources and procedures
5 Risk Identification and Management in Public Private Partnership Specificationdesign Values
and norms of the partners Conflict and Changes management and risk and benefit sharing
6 Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh PPP in Health PPP in Infrastructure PPP in social
development PPP in education
7 Regulatory Framework of PPP
Essential Readings
Bogason Peter and Theo AJ Toonen (eds) (1998) Networks in Public Administration (a symposium) Public
Administration (London) 76(2)
Bozeman Barry (1987)All Organizations Are Public Bridging Public and Private Organizational Theories
San Francisco Jossey-Bass
Brilliantes AB (2000) Partnerships A Key Pillar to Good GovernancersquoIn Ledivinia V Carin˜ o et alFrom
Government to Governance Reflections on the 1999 World Conference on Governance Manila EROPA pp
86ndash97
Britton Neil R (2001)A New Emergency Management for the New Millennium The Australian Journal of
Emergency Management 16(4) 44ndash54
Buse K and G Walt (2000) Global public-private partnerships part I - a new development in healthBulletinof
World Health Organisation Genebra vol 78 no 4
Ghere Richard (2001) Ethical Future and Public Private PartnershipPublic Organization Review A Global
Journal 1 301ndash319 (2001) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Stephen P Osborne (2000)Public-Private Partnerships Theory and Practice in International Perspective 2000
London Routledge
Wettenhall Roger (2003) The Rhetoric and Reality of Public-Private Partnerships Public Organization Review
A Global Journal 3 77ndash107 (2003) Kluwer Academic Publishers
Yescombe ER (2007)Public Private Partnership Principles of Policy and Finance Oxford Butterworth-
Heinmann Elsevier
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
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ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
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26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
24
Course No PA- 401 Gender and Development
1 Theoretical Foundation Gender as an Issue in Development Development and Women Meaning of
Development for Women Women in Development (WID) Gender and Development (GAD) Women
Environment and Development (WED) Woman and Development (WAD) Critical Evaluation of WID
WED WAD and GAD Emergence and Development of These concepts
2 Gender and Sex Difference between Gender and Sex Gender and Social Construction Gender Role
Gender Identity Gender Needs Gender Relations
3 Different Approaches of WID Emergence of WID Equity Approach Welfare Approach Anti-poverty
Approach Efficiency Approach and The Empowerment Approach Womens Needs as Gender Needs
Distinction between practical and strategic gender needs- The Role of State in Addressing these needs
4 Feminism Concept Emergence Types and Theories
5 Conferences on Women World Conferences on states of Women
6 Violence Against Women Concepts of Aggression and Violence Violence Against Women as a Global
and National Issue Forms of Violence Against Women and their Prevalence Domestic Violence
Trafficking Dowry Prohibition Act
7 Women and Environment Natural and Socio-Cultural Environment effects of environmental degradation
on women specific problems- Contaminated water Arsenic River Erosion Natural Disaster and Man-
made Disaster Implications for women
8 Empowerment of Women Definition of Empowerment Types of Empowerment Political Economic and
legal Empowerment Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh-Problems and Recent Trends
CEDAW
9 Women Health and Reproductive Health Issues Reproduction Definition of Terms Problems Related
to Health Issues of Women National Health Policy of Bangladesh Government User Participation and the
Delivery of Health Services
10 Gender Education Access and Performance National Education Policy of Bangladesh Government
11 Women in National Policy and Planning Participation of Women in National Policy Making Process
Women Issues Second Third Forth Five-Year Plan National Policy on Women Evaluation and
Assessment
12 Women in Administration Polities Women in National Government Local Government and
Administration Problems and Remedy
13 NGOs and Women NGOs at the Grass Roots Role of NGOs in Women Empowerment Process in
Bangladesh
14 Status of Women Poverty Health education labour force
Essential Readings
Duza Asfia and Begum Hamida A (1993) Emerging New Accepts A perspective of Gender and Development
in Bangladesh Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Jahan Rounaq (1995) The Elusive Agenda Mainstreaming Women in Development UPL
Kabeer Naila (1994) Reversed Realities VERSO
Khan Salma (1993) The Fifty Percent UPL
Khan Salma (edited) (2003) Role of NGO in Effective Implementation of PFA and CEDAW in Bangladesh
Women for Women Sukrabad Dhaka
Panday Pranab Kumar (2013) Womenrsquos Political Participation in Bangladesh Institutional Reforms Actors
and Outcomes Springer
Qadir Dr Sayeda Rawshan (1997) Women Leaders in Development Organization and Institution Palok
Publisher
Visvanathas Nalini (1997) The Women Gender a Development Reader UPL
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
25
Course No PA-402 Political Economy
1 Political Economy Nature Scope Productive Forces and Relations of Production Social Structure of
Society Economic Laws
2 Pre-capitalist Model of Production The Primitive Communal Mode of Production
3 Capitalist Community Production Features and Stages in the Development of the Capitalist Mode of
Production Types of Commodity Economy The Commodity and Labour Money-its Essence and
Functions The Law of Value
4 Capitalist Exploitation The Transformation of Money not capital Production of Surplus Value Wages
Capital Accumulation Position of the Working Class
5 State Monopoly Capitalism Development and Formation of State Monopoly Capitalism
6 World Capitalist Economy Emergence and Essence of World Capitalist Economy The Export of Capital
7 Ownership of the Means of Production Social Ownership and Means of Production Economic Laws
Under Socialism The Economic Role of the Socialist State Planned Development of Socialist Economy-
Management of National Economy Planning Social Production
8 Economic Features of the Emergence and Establishment of Socialism The Distinguishing Features of
Socialism Policy of Industrialization and Agriculture
9 Globalization Its Impact on Bangladesh Economy Bangladeshs Free Trade and Balance of Payment with
Development and Developing countries
10 Political Economy of Local Government in Bangladesh Social Capital and Leadership Policy Agenda
of Sources of Local Revenues Agriculture in Bangladesh- Agriculture Policy-1 and Tenure System and
Reforms in Bangladesh State and Industry-Industrial Policy Causes of Industrial Backwardness in
Bangladesh Steps by the government for Industrial Development Nationalization of Industry and Rural
Industrialization
Essential Readings
Anderson E Ake (1985)Gateways to Global Economy Prisma Regionplanekontoret Stockhalm
Bawany A Ebrahim (1970)Revolutionary Strategy for National Development Printbound London
Boyce K James (2002)The Political Economy of the Environment Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Brain E Dollery (2001)The Political Economy of Local Government Elgar Edward Publishing Inc
Faaland Just (1976) Bangladesh The Test Case for Development C Hurst amp Co Publishers Ltd
Faruk A (1974)Economic Development of Bangladesh Bureau of Business Research University of Dkaha
Hanson H A (1959)Public Enterprise and Economic Development Routledge London
Hanson H A (1963) Nationalisation Allen amp Unwin London
Harrop Jeffery (2000) The Political Economy of Integration in the European Union 3rd
Edition Edward Elgar
Publishing Inc London
Khan Azizur Rahman (1972)The Economy of Bangladesh Maclilan London and St Martinrsquos Press New York
Mannan A M (1968)Economic Problem and Planning in Pakistan Ferozsons Lahore
McNutt A Patrick (2002)The Economics of Public Choice 2nd
Edition Edward Elgar Publishing Inc London
Mishra Romesh (1999)Globalization and Welfare State Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
Moser Peter (2000)The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions Edward Elgar Cheltenham London
DaggernvDaggermb AvgRv` (1995) evsjvDagger`Daggerki Dbœqb I `vwi`ordfuml `~ixKiDaggerYi ivRpermilbwZK A_copybxwZ condashqv 45 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
KvDaggermg daggergvnvcurrensect` Aveyj (1998)AvaywbK ivoacuteordfxq A_copybxwZ cOumlfvZx cOumlKvkbx XvKv|
ingvb AvLjvKzi (2007) gvKcopymxq A_copybxwZ RvZxq mvwnZuml cOumlKvk XvKv|
gynvcurrensect` Avby (2006)cuywRi AvšIacuteRcopyvwZKxKiY Ges AbybœZ wek brvbar kordfveY cOumlKvkbx 132 AvwRR mycvi gvDaggerKcopyU kvnevM XvKv|
Dgi e`iaeligIumlxb (2000)evsjvDagger`Daggerk Av_copy-mvgvwRK cwieZcopyDaggerbi aviv HwZnuml evsjvevRvi XvKv|
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
26
Course No PA-403 Project Management
1 Project Management Concept and Models- Definition Features and Types of Project Elements and
Functions of Project Management Models of Project Management Rondinelli model WC Baum Model
2 Different Aspect of Project Project as an Alternative Approach for Development Management
Traditional Management Vs Project Management- Features and Differences
3 Project Formulation and Appraisal Steps in Project Formulation- Project Identification Technical
Analysis Feasibility Study Appraisal of Project Logical Framework of Project- Method Strengths and
Weaknesses (this section will follow a group exercise on how to formulate Logical Framework of a
Project)
4 Project Planning and Scheduling Planning Definition Areas of Project Planning Factors to be
considered in Project Planning
5 Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Concept Limitations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Importance of Social
Cost-Benefit Analysis Methods- UNIDO method Little Mirrless Method
6 Scheduling Concept of Project Scheduling Steps Methods Techniques- Bar Chat Technique and
Network Technique CPMPERT Network Analysis
7 Project Cost Estimation Financing and Resource Mobilisation Concept Types Escalation of Project
Cost Project Financing in Bangladesh
8 Project Implementation and Control Definition Organizational Steps in Implementation Project
Planning Method Project Direction Coordination and Control Communication An empirical Model of
Project Implementation- Interactive Policy Model (Grindle and Thomas)
9 Project Monitoring and Evaluation Definitions Approaches and Techniques Institutional Setup for
Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Bangladesh- Planning Commission Planning Units of Concerned
Ministries NEC ECNEC Donors Development Partners NGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the
Millennium Development Goals in Bangladesh
10 Public Project Management in Bangladesh Problems and Issues with Particular Focus to ADP Project
Proforma Preparation Processing and Approval of Development Project in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
ChadhaSkylark (1989)Managing Projects in BangladeshUPLDhaka
ChoudhuryPrasanna (1998)Projects Planning Analysis Selection Implementation and Review TATA
McGraw- Hill New Delhi
ChoudhuryS (1995)Project Management TATA McGraw- Hill New Delhi
Dale Reidar (2003)The logical framework An easy escape a straitjacket or a useful planning tool
Development in Practice Volume 13 Number 1
Gasper D (2000)The Logical Framework Approach-Problems and Potentials ISS Working Paper
Goel BB (1988) Project Management Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Harrison FL (1981) Advanced Project Management Gower London
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh A Study in Political Economy UPL Dhaka
James Bent(1989)Project Management for Engineering and Construction Englewood Cliffs Prentice Hall
New Jersy
Lock Dennis (1984)Project Management Gower London
Pandey I M (1995) Financial Management Vikas Publishing HousePvtLtd New Delhi
Project Management Institute (2004)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOKreg Guide
3rd Edition Newtown Square Pennsylvania Project Management Institute
Thakur Devendra (1992)Project Formulation and Implementation Deep and Deep publications New Delhi
Thomas John W and Merilee S Grindle (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in
Developing Countries World Development Vol18 NO 8 pp 1163-I 181
Westland J (2006) The Project Management Life Cycle Kogan Page London
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
27
Course No PA- 404 Public Sector Management in Bangladesh
1 Public Sector Scope Size Nature and Value Base of the Public Sector
2 Rationale for State Intervention Phases of Government Intervention Major Issues Structural Managerial
Behavioural Issues
3 Performance Improvement Programming in Public Sector Efficiency Culture Accountability amp
Transparency Management of Change Implementation of Reforms Packages
4 Partners in Public Sector Management Institutional Links Local Government Private Sector
NGOPVDOs Donor Community International Agencies
5 Public Enterprise and Corporations Kinds Reasons for the Growth of Public Enterprise Problems and
Recommendations in the Context of Third World Countries
6 The Business of Government Policy Formulation and Implementation and Administrative Rules and
Decision Making (With special reference to Bangladesh)
7 Public Sector Reform Forces of Change Lessons of Experience and Bangladeshs Public Sector in the
21st Century
8 Enhancing Accountability and Responsiveness in the Public Sector Constitutional and Statutory
Oversight Bodies Enhancing Accountability within the Executive Branch Improving Responsiveness to
Users Enhancing Transparency and Combating Corruption (With special reference to Bangladesh)
9 Privatization Concept Policy Trends Problems and Recommendations (With special reference to
Bangladesh)
10 Corruption in the Public Sector Meaning Forms Causes Theory Effects and Combating Corruption
Strategies (With special reference to Bangladesh)
11 Corporate Governance in the Public Sector Scope Key Elements Global Scenario and its
Implementation in Bangladesh
Essential Readings
Abramson R (1978) An Integrated Approach to Organization Development and Performance Improvement
Planning Kumarian Press
Flynn Norman (2012) Public Sector Management Sage
Institute of Directors (2009) The Handbook of International Corporate Governance A Definitive Guide Kogan
Page
Metcalfe Les and Sue Richards (1990 ) Improving Public Management Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Owen E Hughes (2012) Public Management and Administration Palgrave Macmillan
Rahman Ayubur (et al) (1993) Towards a Better Government in Bangladesh Dhaka Cabinet Division Dhaka
Robert Abranson and Walter Halset (1979 ) Planning for Improved Enterprise Performance HO Management
Department Series No 151979
Starling Grover (2010) Managing the Public Sector Wadsworth
UNDP (1993) Public Administration Sector Study 1993
USAID (1989) Public Administration Efficiency Study (PAES) Dhaka
World Bank (1989) Government that Works Dhaka UPL
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
28
P A 405 Social Policy and Administration in Bangladesh
1 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories meaning pattern processes factors social
change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process assimilation
accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
2 Social Policy Concept and significance interrelationship of Social Welfare policy and Economic Policy
Constitutional provisions approaches and models to Social Policy evolution of social policies in different
sectors eg education health social welfare social security women children youth aged family welfare
and poverty alleviation
3 Social Policy Formulation and Social Planning Policy Formulation Process interest groups conflict of
interests and its problem and solution concept of Social Planning Social services and its interrelationship
with social policy and development Different levels of social planning- central district and community
4 Society Social Change and Process Social structure the process of socialization meaning processes and
agencies culture meaning elements and contents tradition customs values norms folklore and mores
culture and personality development social status and role Significance of a theoretical understanding of
society evolutionary cyclical conflict and system theories patron client relationship meaning pattern
processes factors social change processndash samskritization westernization secularization Social process
assimilation accommodation cooperation competition and conflict ndash meaning and importance
5 Social Control Meaning forms functions and agencies social differentiation and social stratification
meaning factors caste and class division
6 Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration in Bangladesh Concept and significance of social
welfare Meaning of social welfare administration-concept nature and scope welfare state-concept and
philosophy Knowledge and skills from other methods of social work applicable to administration and vice-
versa coordination between centre and state needs for decentralization people participation Social
Administration and links to welfare
7 Enactment of Social Legislation in Bangladesh Process of Enactment of Laws Different Legislations
Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act 1956 Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act 2005 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
8 Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Conceptual Understanding Purpose and significance of Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh MinistryDepartment responsible to deal with social welfare Major Safety Net
Programs in Bangladesh Primary education Stipend Project (PESP) Female Secondary Scholl Assistance
Program (FSSAP) Components (FSSAP FSSP SEDP FESP) Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Components (FSVGD IGVGD UPVGD) Food for Works (Rural Infrastructure Development Program
Components FFW and CFW Rural Maintenance Program (RMP) Test Relief (Rural Infrastructure
Maintenance Program-RIMP) Old Age Allowances Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) Graduations Relief
(GR) Fund for Mitigation of Risk of natural disaster Allowances to the widowed deserted and destitute
women Honorium Program for insolvent Freedom fighters Fund for housing for the distressed (Grihayan
Tahabil) Fund for Rehabilitation of Acid burnt women
Essential Readings
Abrahart A S Ahmed A Dar and V Sundararaman (2004) Safety Net Programs in Bangladesh Prepared as
Background Paper for Social Safety Nets in Bangladesh An Assessment The World Bank
Ahmed Shaikh S (2005) Delivery Mechanism for Cash Transfer Programs to the Poor in Bangladesh Social
Protection Discussion Paper Series 0520 the World Bank Human Development Network
Ahmed AU and Carlo del Ninno (2002) The Food for Education Program in Bangladesh An Evaluation of its
Impact on Educational Attainment and Food Security Food Consumption and Nutrition Division Discussion
paper No 138 International Food Policy Research Institute Washington DC (September)
Ahmed Shaikh (2004b) Girls and Boys in Primary and Secondary Schools in Bangladesh Working Paper
IFPRI
Alderman (2002) Subsidies as Social Safety Nets Effectiveness and Challenges Social Protection Discussion
Paper Series No 0224 World Bank
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
29
Begum S and P Paul-Majumder (2001) The Allowance Scheme for Widowed and Husband Deserted Women in
Bangladesh Some Field Level Information Dhaka The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
(mimeographed)
BIDS (2003) Impact Evaluation of Social Safety Nets Initiatives Final Report Dhaka
Coady D M Grosh and J Hoddinott (2004) Targeting of Transfers in Developing Countries Review of
Lessons and Experience World Bank- IFPRI Working Paper
D Paul Chowdhary (1992) Social Welfare Administration Delhi Atma Ram and Sons
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (2004) Disability in Bangladesh A Situation Analysis the World Bank
Del Ninno C and Dorosh P (2001) In-kind Transfers and Household Food Consumption Implication for
Targeted Food Programs in Bangladesh Dhaka FMRSP Working Paper No 17
Del Ninno C P Dorosh and L Smith (2003) Public Policy Markets and Household Coping Strategies in
Bangladesh Avoiding a Food-Security Crisis Following the 1998 Floods World Development Vol 31(7)
IFPRI
Encyclopedia of Social Change (1996) Vol 5 New Delhi Anmol Publishers
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare in India (1987) Vol 4 New Delhi Government of India Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting
Friedlander Walter-A Apte and Robert Z (1980) Introduction to Social Welfare New Delhi Prentice Hall
Gangrade KD (1978) Social Legislation in India Delhi Concept Publishing House
J Fand Bulsaraamp R M Verma (1984) Perspective in Social Welfare in India New Delhi S Chand amp Co
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Madan G R (2002) Indian Problems(Vol II Social Work) New Delhi Allied Publishers Ltd
Nutrition Division Discussion paper No 138 Washington DC International Food Policy Research Institute
(September)
Robson William A (1976) Welfare State and Welfare Society Illusion and Reality London Allen and Unwin
Publishers
Roy Kalpana (2000) Women and Child Development New Delhi Commonwealth Publishers
Sachdeva D R (1992) Social Welfare administration Allahabad Kitab Mahal
Sankhdher MM (1985) Welfare State New Delhi Deep amp Deep Publishers
Course No PA-406 Advanced Research Methodology
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Key schools of Thoughts in Social Science Research
3 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
4 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
5 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
6 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
7 Different Methods of Research Case Study Participatory Research Approach Survey etc Qualitative
and Quantitative Research
8 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
9 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
10 Sources of Information Primary and Secondary Qualitative and quantitative Literature Review
Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch Research Question from the Theory
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
30
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
14 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science research
15 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
16 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
17 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
18 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
19 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
20 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
21 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Course No PA-407 Management Information Systems (MIS)
Part A Theory 75 Marks
1 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems Introduction to Management Information Systems
Role of MIS in Organizations
2 Fundamentals of Computer Introduction to Computer Systems Computer Hardware and Software
3 Information Technology Infrastructure Telecommunications Computer Networks Internet World
Wide Web
4 Development Implementation and Management of Information Systems Information Systems
Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems (DSS) Control and Ethics of MIS
5 Management Information Systems-Bangladesh Perspective Present Scenario of MIS in Bangladesh
Opportunities and Challenges
6 Applications of Information Technology in Public Administration e-Governance Objectives of
e-Governance e-Governance in Poverty Alleviation Models of e-Governance Experiences of
e-Governance in Foreign Countries Bangladesh Perspective on e-Governance
7 E-Commerce Introduction to e-Commerce Scope of e-Commerce Models of e-Commerce e-Commerce
Strategy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Electronic Payment Systems Status of e-Commerce in
Bangladesh Opportunities and Challenges
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
31
Part B Practical Project 25 Marks
1 Development of a Management Information System using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
Essential Readings
Anderson Virginia The Complete Reference Access 2002
Davis Gordon B and Olson Margrethe H (2002) Management Information Systems-Conceptual Foundations
Structure and Development New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (1996) Management Information Systems Organization amp
Technology Prentice Hall
Laudon Kenneth C and Laudon Jane P (2006) Management Information Systems Managing the Digital
Firm Rancho Cordova USA PearsonPrentice Hall
Norton Peter (2006) Computing Fundamentals (6th
Edition) New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Norton Peter (2006) Introduction to Computers New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
O Brien James A (1999) Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the
Internetworked Enterprise Irwin Professional Publishing
Petroutsos Evangelos (2005) Mastering Visual Basic 6
Whiteley David (2000) E-Commerce Strategy Technologies and Applications (Information Systems Series)
New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
32
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for Master of Social Science
Session 2013-2014
MSS Degree in Public Administration can be obtained by pursuing any of the following two ways (i) Purely
Coursework (ii) Course Work amp Thesis
Course Work As part of fulfillment of MSS Degree Department of Public Administration offers 05 Courses each carrying
100 marks In addition viva-voce terminal and tutorial carry 50 25 and 25 marks respectively Course-wise
distribution of marks is as follows
Summary of the Program Structure
Master of Social Science (MSS) 2013-2014 Examination-2014
Course No Course Title Marks Duration of Exam Credits Hours
PA 501 Organization Theories and Behaviour 100 4 hours 6
PA 502 Development Administration 100 4 hours 6
PA 503 Public Policy Analysis 100 4 hours 6
PA 504 Principles of Administrative Law 100 4 hours 6
PA 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies 100 4 hours 6
Total = 500 30
Viva-voce + Attendance (40+10) 50 NA 03
Terminal + Research (25+25) 50 NA 03
Grand Total = 600 36
Thesis Group
In the case of thesis group the student will choose 4 courses out of 5 and the thesis and viva-voce will carry 150
and 50 marks respectively
Marks Credits Credits Point
Total Marks of Course Work 400 (Credits-64) = 24
Thesis 150 (Credits-615) = 09
Viva Voce 50 (Credits-605) = 03
Total Marks = 600 Total Credits = 6 = 36
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
33
Course No PA-501 Organization Theories and Behaviour
Part-A Organizational Theories
1 Classical Neo- Classical and Modern Theories
2 Rational Choice Theory
3 Cultural Theory
4 Institutionalism
Part-B Organizational Behaviour
1 Definition of OB Models of OB
2 Ethics and Ethical Behaviour in Organization
3 Perception Nature and Importance sensation Vs Perception Sub processes of perception
Perceptual selectivity amp Organization Social perception Attribution- Theory Locus of control
attributions Impression management
4 Personality Meaning the role of heredity and brain in building personality the socialization
process Self-esteem amp person-situation interaction in personality Big five personality traits
5 Attitudes Nature and Dimension Functions Changing Attitudes Job Satisfaction Organizational
Commitment
6 Motivation Content and Process Theory ERG
7 Stress and Conflict the emergence of stress the causes of stress Intra-individual conflict
conflict due to frustration goal conflict role conflict interactive conflict Negotiation skills
8 Groups and Teams the nature of groups meaning of a group group dynamics theories of group
formation types of groups the dynamics of informal groups the dysfunctions of groups and
teams Teams in the Modern Workplace How to make teams more effective
9 Leadership Vroom- Yetton Model Path-Goal Theory Transactional and Transformational
Leadership Charismatic Leadership
10 Organizational Change and Development Definition Why Organization must change What
Organization can Change The Change Process Team Building Survey Feedback Total Quality
Management Reengineering
11 Organization Culture Definition Subculture Strong and Weak culture Assets of strong culture
Liabilities of Strong Culture Contributors to the Culture Diagnosing a Culture AT amp T ndash A
Successful Cultural Transition
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
34
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA 502 Development Administration
1 Development Concepts and Dimensions Development Indicators-Economic growth and transformation
Poverty and Inequality Household and Community Assets Health Education Social Cohesion Safety and
Security Good Governance
2 Development Administration and Management Genesis Meaning Scope Evolution Function
Distinction between Public Administration and Development Administration
3 Theories of Development Classical Theories- Development as Growth and Linear-Stages Theories (
Rostowrsquos Stages of Growth) Structural Change Model ( The Lewrsquos Theory of Development) International
Dependence Revolution ( Neo-Classical Dependence Model) Market Fundamentalism ( Public Choice
Theory) and Contemporary Model of Development ( The Big Push)
4 Governance and Development Concepts Relationship between governance and development
Governance issues of Development Management in Bangladesh (Institutional Capacity Corruption pro-
poor governance Good Enough Governance)
5 Development Planning What is planning why planning arguments against planning Elements of
Planning Planning Approaches (Political Technocratic Participative Top-down and Bottom-up)
Criteria of Good Planning Planning and Resource Mangement Cycle
6 Peoplersquos Participation and Right based Approach to Development Theories of Peoplersquos Participation
Management of Peoplersquos Participation in Development Program Relationship between Peoplersquos
Participation and Right based Approach to Development
7 Circular flow Diagram and National and International Actors in Development Administration Circular flow Diagram World Bank IMF UN EC ADB Third Sector and Private Sector
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
35
8 Administrative Capacity Measurement Indicators Measurement Process Capacity Development
Process and Institution Building
9 Institutional Arrangement and Development Management in Bangladesh ADP and Institutions
(Planning Commission and NEC ECNEC IMED)
10 Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation
11 Contemporary Issues of Development Administration Disaster Management and Adaptation of Climate
Change Mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Related Issues in Development Administration New
International Economic Order Challenges of Globalization
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel ( 1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette ( 2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K ( 1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M(2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme ( 1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
Course No PA - 503 Public Policy Analysis
1 Public Policy Definition Purpose and Scope of Public Policy Development of Public Policy Analysis
Study as a Science Public Policy and Public Administration
2 Approaches to Policy Analysis Different theoretical and empirical models of Policy analysis
3 Policy Environment Actors Institutions Instruments and different subsystem in the policy process
4 Policy Process Policy Making Process- Agenda setting Policy Formulation Decision Making
Implementation and Evaluation Empirical Models of Policy Implementation and Evaluation
5 Policy Environment in Bangladesh Nature and Role of Legislature and Bureaucracy
6 Role of Different Interest Groups and Media Nature of Administrative Capability and Accountability
Political Bureaucratic and Administrative Culture and Social Capital
7 Role of Coordination in the Implementation of different Policies in Bangladesh
8 Policy Making Bodies in Bangladesh Composition and Role of Planning Commission and Different
Planning and Planning Unites
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
36
9 Tools and Techniques of Policy Analysis Force Field and Time Series Analysis Net Present Value
(NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
10 Empirical Policy Analysis Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper (PRSP) Health Environmental Policy in
Bangladesh and Other Countries
Essential Readings
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Daniel Mazmanian A and Sabatier A Paul (1989) Implementation and Public Policy with a New Post Script
(2nd
edition) Lanham University Press of America
Dye Thomas (1981) Understanding Public Policy USA Printice Hall
Howlett M and M Ramesh (1995) Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems UK Oxford
University Press
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Jamil Ishtiaq (1998) Administrative Culture in Bangladesh A Tiger in Disguise Politics Administration and
Change No 29 36-44
Joxhes Charles and W J Jenkins (1978) An Introduction to the Study of Public Policy
Nachmias David (1979) Public Policy Evaluation Approach and Methods NY St Martin Press
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Political Culture in Bangladesh Does Leadership Matter Social Change Vol
34 (4) December
Panday Pranab Kumar (2004) Issues in Implementation of Public Policies The Involvement Army in the Law
and Order Sector in Bangladesh Social Change Vol 34 (2) June
Panday Pranab Kumar (2007) ldquoPolicy Implementation in Urban Bangladesh Role of Intra-Organizational
Coordinationrdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Vol 7 (3) 237-259
Panday Pranab Kumar and Ishtiaq Jamil (2010) ldquoChallenges of Coordination in Implementing Urban Policy
The Bangladesh Experiencerdquo Public Organization Review A Global Journal Springer (In Press)
Peters Guy B (1984) The Politics of Bureaucracy NY Longman Inc
Scioh Jr Frank P (1975) Methodologies for Analyzing Public Policies London Lexington Books
Thomas JW and Grindle MS (1990) After the Decision Implementing Policy Reforms in Developing
Countries World Development Vol 18 No 8
Van Meter D S and Van Horn CE (1975) The Policy Implementation Process A Conceptual Framework
Administration and Society Vol 6(4)
Vedung Evert (2000) Public Policy and Program Evaluation USA amp UK Transaction Publishers
Course No PA- 504 Principles of Administrative Law
1 Conceptual Issues Meaning Nature Scope Significance Growth and Development of Administrative
Law Relationships between Administrative Law and other Social Sciences (Eg Public Administration
Constitutional law and Droit Administratif)
2 Basic Constitutional Principles
A Rule of Law- Concepts Dicyrsquos Theory of Rule of Law Rule of Law in True and Modern Sense Rule
of Law in Bangladesh-Theory and Practice Separation of Power Concepts of Separation of Power
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive Various Doctrines of Separation of Power Practical
Effects and Limitations of Separation of power
3 Power of the Administration
A Administrative Power- Administrative Discretion Nature of Administrative Discretion Merits
Demerits and its Control
B Legislative Power of The Administration- Delegated legislation Growth of Delegated Legislation
Merits Demerits and Control of Delegated Legislation
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
37
C Judicial Power of the Administration-Administrative Adjudication Meaning of Judicial power of the
Administration Advantages and Disadvantages of Administrative Adjudication Administrative
Tribunal Its Procedure of Adjudication Limitations and Control Administrative Tribunal Act-1980 in
Bangladesh
4 Control of Administrative Power Legislative Executive and Judicial Control of Administrative Power
Role of Ombudsman Ombudsman in UK Scandinavian Countries and its Implication in Bangladesh
Ombudsman Act-1980 Tax Ombudsman Act-2006 in Bangladesh Judicial Review of Administrative
Action in USA UK and Indian Subcontinent
5 Natural Justice and Due Process of Law Meaning and Concepts of Natural Justice and Due Process of
Law Principles and Exceptions of Natural Justice and Due Process of Law and its application in practical
life
6 Parliamentary Oversight on the Executive actions Procedure and mechanism of oversight
7 Droit Administratif in France Meaning of Droit Administratif Its Organizations and Functions Conseil
drsquo Etat Its Organization Functions and Significance etc
8 Public Corporation Meaning Features Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Corporation Growth of
Public Corporation and Public Corporation in Bangladesh (Eg BRTC)
9 Regulatory Commission Growth and Development of Regulatory Commission (RC) Functions
Importance Independence and Control of RC RC in Bangladesh (Energy Regulatory Commission)
10 Liability of The Government Contractual Liabilities Tortious liabilities Doctrine of Estoppels amp Public
Accountability and Crown Privileges
11 Public Interest Litigations or Social Action Litigations Nature Objects Locus Standi Reasons for
development of Public Interest litigation Power and Duty of Court Procedures etc
Essential Readings
A T M Obaidullah (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Ltd
Ali Ahmed (1998) Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution Dhaka HA Publishers
Allen MJ amp Brian Thompson (2005) Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
8th ed (Oxford Oxford University Press)
Bernard Schwartz (1962) Introduction to American Administrative Law Sir Isaac Pitman amp Sons London
Bradley Anthony Wilfred amp KD Ewing (2007) Constitutional and Administrative Law 14th ed Harlow
UK Pearson Longman
C K Takwani (2001) Lectures on Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
C K Thakker (1996) Administrative La Lucknow Eastern Book Company
E C S Wade and Godfrey Phillips (1970) Constitutional and Administrative Law London Longman
GOB (1980) Administrative Tribunal Act-1980
GOB ( 2001) Independent Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Act-2001
GOB (1980) Bangladesh Ombudsman Act-1980
GOB (2004) Independent Anticorruption Commission Act-2004
GOB (2005) Tax Ombudsman Act-2005
GOB Bangladesh Constitution
Griffith LAG amp Street H (1967) Principle of Administrative Law London Sir Isaac Piton and Sons Ltd
Halim MA (1998) Constitution Constitutional Law and Politics Bangladesh Perspective Rico Printers Ltd
I P Massey ( 2001) Administrative Law Lucknow Eastern Book Company
Jackson Paul (1973) Natural Justice London Sweet amp M Date published
Jain and Jain (1981) Principles of Administrative Law Bombay NM Tripathi Private Ltd
M A Fazal (2001) Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India Pakistan and Bangladesh 3rd ed
Butterworths New Delhi
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
38
Murray G (1994) Judicial accountabilityrsquorsquo Proceedings of the Courts in a Representative Democracy A
Collection of the Papers from a National Conference in Canberra The Australian Institute of Judicial
Administration Melbourne
Piffners and Presthus (1953) Public Administration 3rd Ed New York Ronald Press Co
Printers Dhaka
S K Agarwala (1985) Public Interest Litigation in India A Critique Indian Law Institute Bombay
Sarkar Ali Akkas( 2004) Independence and Accountability of Judiciary-A Critical Review CRIGDhaka
Wade HWR (1982) Administrative Law 5th ed Clarendon Press Oxford
Wade HWR and Forsyth CF (1994) Administrative Law Oxford University Press Oxford
Zarei MH (1998) The applicability of the principles of judicial review to the delegated legislative powers of
ministersrsquorsquo PhD thesis Faculty of Law The University of Manchester Manchester
Course No PA - 505 New Public Management Concepts and Strategies
1 New Public Management Concept features and significance of NPM Emergence and theoretical
basis of NPM deficiencies of Public Administration differences between Public Administration and
NPM rise and demise of NPM
2 Models of NPM Business Process Reengineering (Hammers and Champhy 1993) Reinventing
Government (Osborne amp Gaebler 1993) Logic Model (Developed by Kellogg Foundation Seigo
Nasu) New Steering ModelTilburg Model four stages model of NPM (Christopher Pollitt nd ) four
approaches of NPM (Minogue 2001)
3 Result Based Management Concepts and methodology models of RBM steps in RBM application
of RBM in public sector with reference to Bangladesh
4 SWOT Analysis Meaning and significance of SOWT analysis Models of SWOT analysis
Application of SOWT approach in Public Administration with reference to Bangladesh
5 Strategic Management Concept general approaches historical development of strategic
management the psychology of strategic management limitations of strategic management
Application of strategic management in Bangladesh
6 Total Quality Management Concept of total quality management features of Japanese quality
management benefits of total quality management essential requirements for planning and
implementing total quality management
7 Customer Orientation in Public Sector Management Customer orientation and its essence in
Public sector Management Concepts of Customer Consumer and Clients Concepts and Models of
Customer-Oriented Service Management Principles and Strategies of Customer Satisfaction in Public
Administration Paradoxes of Public Sector Customer Services
8 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conceptual analysis of CSR approaches of CSR CSR and
Human Rights CSR and CGS (corporate Governance System) Challenges of CSR Role of
Government in implementing CSR
9 Citizenship in NPM Concept and dimensions of Citizenship History and Factors of Citizenships
Major Global Trends for Citizenship Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Relevance of
Citizenships in NPM and Public Sector Management
10 Public Sector Reform Problematical nature of public sector reform various models and paradigms of
public sector reform Public sector reform initiatives in Bangladesh and its results
11 Contractualism in the Public Sector The basic approach to long term and short term contracting
contracting and the CEOs the relevance and contractualism in public governance
12 Accountability in NPM Concepts and models of accountability typology mechanisms of ensuring
accountability with reference to Bangladesh The NPM and Accountability
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
39
Essential Readings
Aucoin P (l990) Administrative Reform in Public Management Paradigms Principles Paradoxes and
Pendulums Governance pp 115-137
Blanchard Lloyd A Charles C Hinman and Wilson Wong (1997) Market-Based Reforms in Government
Toward a Social Subcontract Administration and Society 30(56) 483-512
Charles Polidano (1999) The New Public Management in Developing Countries Public Policy and Management
Working Paper No 13 November 1999 IDPM University of Manchester
Denhardt Robert B and Janet Vinzant Denhardt (2000) The New Public Service Serving Rather than
Steeringrdquo Public Administration Review 60(6)549-559
Dunsire A amp Hood C (1989) Cutback Management in Public Bureaucracies (Cambridge Cambridge
University Press
Feldman Barry M (1999) Reinventing Local Government Beyond Rhetoric to Action The Municipal
Yearbook Washington DC ICMA
Feldman Martha amp Anne Khademian (2001) Principles for Public Management Practice from Dichotomies to
Interdependence Governance and International Journal of Policy and Administration 14(3)339-361
Hood C (1991) A Public Management for All Seasonsrdquo Public Administration Vol69 No 1 pp 3-19
Hood C (1995a) the ldquoNew Public Managementrdquo in the 1980s Variations on a Themerdquo Accounting
Organisation and Society Vol 20 No 23 pp 93-109
Hood C (1995b) The Art of the State-Culture Rhetoric and Public Management Clarendon Press Oxford
Hood C (1995c) ldquoContemporary public management a new global paradigmrdquo Public Policy and
Administration Vol 10 No2 pp 104-117
Hood C and Peters G (2004) ldquoThe Middle Aging of New Public Management Into the Age of Paradoxrdquo
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Vol14 No 3 pp 267-282
Hughes O E 2003 Public Management and Administration An Introduction Palgrave MacMillan
Hampshire UK
Hughes O E ONeill D (2000) Public management reform some lessons from the antipodes Department of
Management Monash University Caulfield East Vic Australia
Jan-Erik Lane (2000) New Public Management Rutledge London
M Shamsul Haque (2000) Significance of accountability under the new approach to public governance
International Review of Administrative Sciences Vol 66 (2000) 599ndash617 015342
OrsquoFlynn J (2007) ldquoFrom New Public Management to Public Value Paradigmatic Change and Managerial
Implicationsrdquo Australian Journal of Public Administration Vol 66 No 3 pp 353-366
Osborne David and Peter Plastrik (1997) Banishing Bureaucracy The Five Strategies for Reinventing
Government
Osborne David and Ted Gaebler (1992) Reinventing Government How the Entrepreneurial Spirit Is
Transforming the Public Sector Addison-Wesley Publ Co
Pollitt C (2009) (with Geert Bouckaert) Continuity and change in public policymaking and management
Cheltenham Edward Elgar (ISBN 978 1 84844 308 2 pp223)
Pollitt C and Bouckaert G (2000) Public Management Reform A Comparative Analysis Oxford University
Press Oxford
Tom Christensen and Per Laegreid (editors) (2002) New Public Management-The Transformation of Ideas and
Practice Ashgate UK
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
40
Department of Public Administration
Syllabus for MPhil PhD
Session 2013-2014
Department of Public Administration offers compulsory as well as optional courses as part of fulfillment of
MPhil and PhD degree Programs A student will have to take one compulsory course and one optional course
among following courses
The core objective of the research degree program in this Department is to contribute to the creation of
specialized and advanced knowledge in the subject and thereby enhancing the capacity of the relevant human
resources of the country
Summary of the Program Structure
1 The Compulsory Course
601 Advanced Research Methodology
Theory ndash 60
Statisticsndash 40
2 Optional Courses
602 Bangladesh Public Administration Issues and Problems
603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
604 Development Administration
Distribution of Marks
1 Compulsory Course- 100
2 Optional Course- 100
(Qualifying marks is 45 in each course)
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
41
Course No PA- 601 Research Methodology
Theory
1 The Philosophy of Social Science Ontology Methodology Epistemology Determinism Holism
Individualism Positivism Explanation and Understanding The Role of a Theory
2 Causal Analysis Exploring Survey Data by cross tabulation
3 Variables Understanding data matrix-relationship between the variables Bivariate and Trivariate
frequency distribution Bivariate and Trivariate causal model Measuring Causal Effect the control Problem
Intervening variable control through matching and restrictions The choice of variables Relations between
variables Types of model-General intervening prior independent causal model Recursive and non-
recursive model
4 Criteria of Good Research Qualities and Ethics of Research Area of Research in Public Administration
5 Different Methods of Research Case Study Survey etc Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6 Research Problem Concept of Research Problem Characteristics of Research problem
7 Sources of Information Literature Review Relevance of Using Theory in a Research How to Sketch
Research Question from the Theory
8 Hypothesis Concept Importance How to apply the concept of hypothesis in research
9 Research Design Meaning Features of a good research design Different types of research design
10 Collection of Data Primary and Secondary Observation Method Interview Method Questionnaire
Method etc Designing Questionnaire and Structured Interview Problems of Collection of Data How a
researcher can solve those problems
11 Sampling Concepts Characteristics Requirement of a good sample Types of sampling
12 Data Collection Techniques Questionnaire-mailed Structured Non-structured Close ended and Open-
ended Interview Structured and Non-structured Observation Structured Non-Structured and
Participatory Selection of appropriate method in terms of research problem
13 Report Writing and Evaluation Formulating a research proposal Writing a research report
Characteristics of a good research report Designing framework of a research report Drafting report
Reviewing and Editing Rules of using quotations Footnotes References and Bibliographies Techniques
and Criteria for the evaluation of a report
Statistics
1 Introduction to quantitative analysis Use and Importance of quantitative analysis in social science
research
2 Assembling and Processing of Statistical Data Collection Classification Presentation and Analysis of
data Scale of Measurement
3 Representation of Statistical Data Graphic representation of data through different types of graphs table
presentation
4 Application of Excel and SPSS for Data Processing and Presentation in Social Science Research
5 Central Tendency Measurement and Usage of Different Measures of Central Tendency
6 Dispersion Measurement and Usage of different measures of dispersion Correlation and Regression
Definition Importance and Usage
7 Probability Basic concepts Principal theorems of probability
8 Test of Significance and Hypothesis Basic concepts T-test Chi-square test
Essential Readings
Aminuzzaman M S (1991) Introduction to Social Research Dhaka Bangladesh Publishers
And any other documents as and when required will be provided by the course teacher
Babbie E R (2009) The Practice of Social Research USA Wadsworth Publishing Ltd (12th Edition)
Coffey A amp Atkinson P (1996) Making Sense of qualitative Data USA Sage Publications
Hammersley M (1989) The Dilemma of Qualitative Method UK Rutledge
Hellevik Ottar (1995) Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation Norway
Scandinavian University Press
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
42
Hollis Martin (2002) The Philosophy of Social Science UK Cambridge University Press
Peters B Guy (1998) Comparative Politics-Theory and Methods New York Palgrave
Yin R K (1994) Case Study Research-Design and Methods USA Sage Publications
Course No PA- 602 Public Administration in Bangladesh Issues and Problems
1 The Structure and organisation of Public Administration in British India
2 The State of Public Administration United Pakistan
3 Society Politics and Economy in Bangladesh
4 Constitutional Framework of Bangladesh Public Administration The Structure and Organisation of Public
Administration Role of Constitution in Bangladesh Public Administration
5 The Structure of Services in Bangladesh Public Administration
6 Secretariat-Ministry Division Department Autonomous and Semi-autonomous Agency Structure and
Relationship
7 Generalists vs Specialists Controversy and Its Impact on Secretariat Service of Bangladesh
8 Public Personnel Management in Bangladesh The Role of Central Personnel Agencies (The Ministry of
Establishment The Public Service Commission)- Recruitment Selection Placement Training Promotion
and Compensation System
9 Field Administration in Bangladesh District Administration-Structure and Functions
10 Coordination in Administration Inter and Intra Organizational Coordination and Its Impact on
Administration
11 Administrative Control in Bangladesh Nature of Administrative Powers and Various Control Mechanisms
12 Bureaucratic Behaviour and Skills
13 Public Accountability in Bangladesh Mechanisms of Ensuring Public Accountability
14 Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Recent Trend of Reforms and Its Impact on Public Administrative
System
15 Issues and Their Relation with Bangladesh Public Administration
16 Separation of Power Independent Judiciary Anti-Corruption Commission Ombudsman
17 Systematic Institutional Weakness of Bangladesh Public Administration
Essential Readings
Ahmed Ali (1981) Basic Principles and Practices of Administrative organization Bangladesh Dhaka
National Institute of Local Government
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1986) Public Personnel Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka University
Press
Ahmed Syed Giasuddin (1990) Bangladesh Public Service Commission Dhaka University of Dhaka
Ali AMM Shawkat (2002) The Lore of the Mandarins Towards a non-partisam public service in
Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Ali AMM Shawkat (2004) Bangladesh Civil Service A Political-Administrative Perspective Dhaka
University Press Limited
Ali AMM Shawkat Ali (1993) Aspects of Public Administration in Bangladesh Dhaka Nikhil Prakashan
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi (1971) The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi Oriental Books Corporation
JL Mehta (1983) Advanced Study of the History of Medieval India Medieval Indian Society and Culture Vol
III Sterling Press New Delhi
Khan MM (1980) Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Failure of Major Administrative Reform in civil Service of
Pakistan Dhaka University of Dhaka
Khan MM (1998) Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Khan MM Politics of Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh
M Rama Jois (1990) Legal And Constitutional History of India Vols I amp 11 NMTripathi Pvt Ltd Bombay
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
43
Morshed M and M Rahman (1997) Bureaucratic Response to Administrative Decentralization Dhaka UPL
New DelhiRahman M Shamsur (1991) Administrative Elite in Bangladesh New Delhi Manak Publication Pvt
Ltd
Obaidullah ATM (1999) Bangladesh Public Administration Dhaka Academic Press and Publishers Limited
Course No PA-603 Administrative Theory and Behaviour
1 Theories of Administration and Management
2 Recent Trends and Problems of Government and Modern States
3 Environment and Administration
4 Socio-politico Administrative System
5 Role of Public Bureaucracy and Army in Politics and Administration in Developing Countries
6 Value Problems in Public Administration
7 New Public Administration and Social Equity
8 Public Interest and Social Justice
9 Administrative Discretion and Ethics in Public Administration
10 Research in Public Administration
11 Major Steps and Techniques of Social Research
Essential Readings
Avolio BJ Walumbwa FO amp Weber TJ (2009) ldquoLeadership current theories research and future
directionsrdquo Annual Review of Psychology 60 pp421-449
Barnard C I (1938) The Functions of the Executive Boston Harvard University Press
Blake R R and J S Mouton (1964) The Managerial Grid Houston Gulf Publishing
Blau P (1956)Bureaucracy in Modern Society New York Random House
Berkley George amp John Rouse (1997)The craft of Public Administration Brown amp Benchmark
Chatterjee S K (1990)Public Administration (Administrative theory) Surajeet Publications Delhi
Cohen M March J amp Olsen I (1972) ldquoA garbage can model of organizational choicerdquo Administrative
Science Quarterly 17(1) 125
Emery F E and EL Trist (1965) The Causal Texture of Organizational Environments Human Relations
vol 18 pp 21-32
Gerth HH and CW Mills (1958) From Max Weber Essays in Sociology New York Oxford University Press
Gouldner Alvin W (1954) Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy Glencoe IL Free Press
H E Hicks and C R Gullett (1975) Organisation Theory and Behaviour McGraw Hill
Harman MM amp Mayer RT (1986) Organization Theory for public Administration Boston and Toronto
Little Brown and Company
Hersey P Blanchard KH and Johnson DE (2007) Management of Organizational Behavior Leading
Human Resources Prentice Hall
Howard W Oden (1997) Managing Corporate Culture Innovation and Intrapreneurship Quorum Books
Westport CT Publication London
Howell J M amp Shamir B (2005) The role of followers in the charismatic leadership process relationships
and their consequences Academy of Management Review 30(1) pp96-112
Invancevich LM and Matteson MT (1996) Organisational Behaviour and Management (4th Edition) Irwin
Laurie J Mullins (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour 7th ed Harlow FT Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Ltd
Lawrence PR and J Lorsch (1967) Organization and Environment Managing Differentiation and Integration
Boston Harvard Business School Division of Research
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
analytical reviewrdquo Journal of Applied Psychology 91(2) pp259-271
Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
44
Likert R (1961) New Patterns of Management New York McGraw-Hill
Luthans Fred (2007) Organisational Behaviour 11th Edition McGraw-Hill New Delhi
Pfeffer J (1997) New Directions for Organization Theory Problems and Prospects Oxford University Press
New York
Prasad LM (2001) Organization Theory and Behaviour S Chand amp Co Delhi
Prasad Ravindra DVS and PSathya Narayana (1991) Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers New
Delhi
Pugh DS amp David J Hickson (1996) Writers on Organizations Sage Publications Inc
Robbins S P and Judge T (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 9th ed Harlow Prentice Hall
Robbins SP (1993) Organisational Behaviour Concepts Controversies and Applications (6th Edition)
Prentice Hall
Rosenbloom David H (1989)Public Administration McGraw-Hill Book Company New York
Golembiewski Robert T (1966)Public Administration Rand Mcnally amp Company Chicago
Dimock Marshal E (1964)Public Administration Oxford amp IBH Publishing Co New DelhiCalcuttaBombay
Greenwood John amp David Wilson (1984)Public Administration in Britain Today London amp New York
academic division
Haque Ahmed Shafiqul (1990)Paradoxes in Public Administration The University Press Limited Dhaka
Hicks and Gullet (1975)Organizations Theory and Behavior Mcgraw-Hill Book Company Singapore
MacRae S amp Pitt D (1980)Public Administration-An Introduction Pitman PubLtd London
Prasad D Ravindra etd (1989)Administrative Thinkers Sterling Publishers Private Limited
Presthus Robert (1975)Public Administration( Sixth Edition) The Ronald Press Company New York
Robbins SP (2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior 8th edition PearsonPrentice Hall
Robbins SR amp Judge TA (2010) Essentials of organizational behavior ndashGlobal Edition 10th ed Upper
Sadle River NJ Pearson
Robert K Merton(et al) 1952 Reader in Bureaucracy New York Free Press
SR Maheshwari (1998) ldquo Administrative Thinkersrdquo New Delhi Macmillan India Ltd
Scott Richard W (2001) Institutions and Organizations (Second Edition) Sage Publications Inc
Scott Richard W (2003) Organizations Rational Natural and Open Systems (Fifth Edition) Upper Saddle
River NJ Prentice Hall
Willoughby W F (1973)Principles of Public Administration Central Book Depot Allahabad
White L D (1955)Introduction to the Study of Public Administration Eurasia Publishing House New Delhi
Zhao H amp Seibert S E (2006) The big five personality dimensions and entrepreneurial status a meta
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Course No PA-604 Development Administration
1 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
2 Theories of Economic and Socio-political Development
3 Development Administration Concepts and Elements
4 Politics and Development Administration
5 Issues of Development Administration Transparency Accountability Efficiency and Effectiveness
6 Institution Building
7 Administration and Plan for Socio-economic Development Plan Policy Programs and Strategies of
Development in Bangladesh
8 Management of Public Enterprises
9 Ecological Dimension of Development Administration
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve
45
10 Environmental Management
11 GO-NGO Collaboration in Development Administration
Essential Readings
Ades Alberto and Tella Rafael Di (1996) The Causes and Consequences of Corruption A Review of Recent
Empirical Contributions IDS Bulletin Vol 27 No 2 1996
Aghion Philippe and Bolton Patrick (1997) A Theory of Trickle- Growth and Development The Economic
Studies Vol64 No2 April JSTOR
Ahluwalia Isher Judge and Williamson John Edi (2003) The South Asia Experience with Growth New Delhi
Oxford University Press
Arnstein Sherry R (1969) A Ladder of Citizen Participation JAIP Vol 35 No 4 July
Fontenay Catherine C de (2004) The dual role of market power in the Big Push from evidence to theory
Journal of Development Economics 75 Elsevier
Frankel Nina and Gage Anastasia (2007) MampE Fundamentals A Self-Guided Mini course MEASURE
Evaluation
Grieve Roy H and Huque Mozammel (1995) Bangladesh Strategies for Development Dhaka University Press
Limited
Hasnat Abdul Hye (2000 Ed) Governance South Asian Perspective Dhaka University Publication Limited
Islam Nurul (1993) Development Planning in Bangladesh Dhaka University Press Ltd
Jamil I et al (2011) Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh Dhaka North South University
Kjaer Anne Mette (2004) Governance Malden Polity Press USA
Ruttan Vernon W (1998) The new growth theory and development economics A survey Journal of
Development Studies 35 Routledge
Sapru R K (1994) Development Administration Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd
Solivetti Luigi M (2005) WW Rostov and His Contribution to Development Studies A Note Journal of
Development Studies 41 4 Routledge
Todaro Michael P amp Stephen CSmith (2003) Economic Development (8th Edition) Delhi Pearson Education
Turner Mark and David Hulme (1997) Governance Administration and Development Making the State Work
New York Palgrve