{"product_id":"administrative-theories","title":"Administrative Theories","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131603468\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-01-2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eRakesh Hooja \u0026amp; Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdministrative Theory\u003c\/em\u003e has long been a fascinating area within Public Administration. This book delves into the major theories, approaches, and models that have shaped administrative thought over the past century. While most of the early conceptual constructs in Public Administration have their roots in the West, particularly in the United States, they have been significantly modified based on empirical experiences in the non-Western world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology discusses the evolution and relevance of various approaches and models in Administrative Theory. It also provides a critical analysis of administrative practices around the world. Eminent thinkers and their contributions to Administrative Sciences are explored, touching on their visions and ideas. The book covers important themes such as organization theories, bureaucratic theory, new public management, development administration, creativity, leadership, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and practitioners in Public Administration and anyone interested in understanding the complex process of governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeas and Issues in Administrative Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rakesh Hooja and Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection I: Organization Theories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization Theories: Concerns and Orientations\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Public Administration: A Critique\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mohammad Mohabbat Khan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classical vs Modern Organization Theories in Developing Countries\u003c\/strong\u003e – Amer Al-Koubaisy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystems Approach to the Study of Administrative Organization\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sangeeta Sharma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Public Management: Emerging Concerns\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection II: Thinkers and Their Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtility of Max Weber’s Concept of Ideal-type Bureaucracy in Public Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e – T.K. Jain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministration: Thoughts of Urwick and Gullick\u003c\/strong\u003e – R.M. Khandelwal and Pushplata Khandelwal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministrative Thought of Chester Barnard\u003c\/strong\u003e – Purushottam Nagar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Drucker: The Father of Modern Management\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rakhi Pardasani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection III: Comparative and Development Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment: A Contradictory Discipline in Social Sciences\u003c\/strong\u003e – S.L. Meena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment Administration: Some Conceptual Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiggs’s Concept of Formalism\u003c\/strong\u003e – B.S. Bhargava\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment Management\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hans C. Blaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Administration in Developing Countries: Some Observations\u003c\/strong\u003e – B.L. Jacobs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparative Aspects of Public Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e – R.B. Jain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Dimensions in Management Theory: The Japanese Contribution\u003c\/strong\u003e – K.D. Trivedi and Ravindra Sharma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection IV: Organizational Change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing Change in Bureaucracy: A Framework\u003c\/strong\u003e – Udai Pareek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-engineering Public Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e – K.B.C. Saxena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreativity\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pradip N. Khandwalla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheories of Leadership: A Conceptual Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e – Asha Hingar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Governance and the Desideratum of Sustainable Efficiency: The Indian Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \/ Editor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRakesh Hooja, IAS\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently the \u003cstrong\u003eChairman, Board of Revenue for Rajasthan\u003c\/strong\u003e and has held various significant roles in government, including \u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Chief Secretary (Development)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDirector at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e. He has authored over 27 books, numerous articles, research papers, and monographs focusing on development, administration, governance, and public management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamesh K. 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