PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Organization theory and Elements
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Distinguish the four groups of organizational theories.
2. Apply the elements of public administration to Philippine public
administration.
TOPICS
I. ORGANIZATIONAL THEORIES
A. Classical Theory
B. Neo-Classical Theory
C. Contigency Theory
D. Modern Systems Theory
II. Public Needs
III. Governance
IV. Public Policies
V. Social Change
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
Organizational Theory is the study of organizations in order
to:
1. Identify the key factors that allow them to maximize
their efficiency
2. Packaging these factors into ideas and strategies that
can be reproduced by practicing public administration
professionals to impact policy making
SUB-THEORIES
• Classical Theory
• Neo-Classical Theory
• Contingency Theory
• Modern Systems Theory
1. CLASSICAL THEORY
• A rigid form of organization administration commonly
associated with the term “micromanagement”.
• Micro-management is a management style whereby the
manager closely observes the work of employees.
2. NEO-CLASSICAL THEORY
• Neo-Classical Theory also called Human Relations Theory,
builds on the concepts of Classical Theory for operations,
but extends itself to encompass the human element.
• Collaborative
3. CONTINGENCY THEORY
• Contingency Theory focuses on the flexibility of an
organization and its ability to respond and adapt to
changes quickly.
• Reactive
4. MODERN SYSTEMS THEORY
• Modern Systems Theory is the idea that all organizations
must be constantly prepared to adapt to change.
• Proactive
PUBLIC NEEDS
• Public Administration entities must operate efficiently in
order to fulfill this role successfully and sustain highly
functional societies.
GOVERNANCE
• Public administrators must have a clear and accurate
understanding of governing issues and be able to act in
the interest of all parties involved, ranging from the
broader public to specific branches of government, in
order to help their respective entities properly address
pressing social and economic challenges.
PUBLIC POLICIES
• Drafting acceptable policies is an important role for a
public administration professional, as these policies
determine how organizations interact with and serve the
community.
SOCIAL CHANGE
• Public administrators are tasked with the critical
responsibility of acting as leaders during times of sudden
social change or confusion, a key factor for any public
official is an understanding of societal changes on all
levels
SOCIAL CHANGE
• Public administrators are tasked with the critical
responsibility of acting as leaders during times of sudden
social change or confusion, a key factor for any public
official is an understanding of societal changes on all
levels
QUIZ TOMORROW
• Coverage is Module 1.2. and 2.1.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Download the PDF Philippine Journal of Public Administration.
2. Write an outline of the following topics:
• Curbing Corruption in the Philippines: Is this an Impossible
Dream? By Jon Quah page 66 [Due December 11]
• Toward A Reform Framework for Good Governance: Focus on AntiCorruption by Brillantes and Fernandez [Due December 15]
• Accountability in Aid Management by Diana Marie Hernandez
page 350 [Due December 17]
REPORT PRESENTATIONS [75
POINTS]
1. SOHRIA [December 12]
• Wicked Problems, Government Failures: Corruption and Lesser Evils by
Romeo Ocampo page 167
2. MONSANTO [December 14]
• The Long and Winding Road to Infrastructure Development and Reform by
Edna E.A. Co page 274
3. PUZON [December 16]
• Transforming Problematic Confluence into A Confluent Solution: A Proposed
Integrity Model in the Administration of Labor Justice in page 303