The meaning of politics and political action in its larger social, economic and cultural context. Includes the examination of the basic concepts and theories of the discipline and their applications. The course will emphasize the concepts, principles, theories and practice of administration in the public sector. Topics examined will include organizational theories, decision making models, the role of interest groups in the political process, government budgeting, public personnel management and administrative responsibility.
Emphasis is on strategies for empowerment, justice and equality.
Topics discussed include research design and types of designs, development of research questions, theories and hypothesis, conceptualization, measurements and data collection. The course will carefully treat data analysis, focusing on univariate and bivariate statistical techniques that are frequently used in political science as well as the use of computers for quantitative analysis. It explores the differences as well as similarities among countries together with patterns, processes and similarities among political systems. This course examines the numerous institutions, alternative dispute resolution centers, the different administrative dispute resolution centers, the different administrative law processes, and the role of judges. It is the study of dual citizenship of the residents of USA and the many problems of intergovernmental relations and differing state processes.