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OS11JAU - Public administration

Course specification
Type of study Bachelor academic studies
Study programme Law
Course title Public administration
Acronym Status Semester Number of classes ECTS
OS11JAU elective 7 3L + 1E 3.0
Lecturers
Lecturer
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)
Prerequisite Form of prerequisites
Learning objectives
Students are trained to understand the principles and regulations related to the organization, activity and control of public administration.
Learning outcomes
Students are trained to understand the principles and regulations related to the organization, activity and control of public administration.
Content
The concept of administration (state and public). Theoretical and positive legal determination of administration. The relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial authorities towards the administration. Organization and activity of public administration. The concept of public interest, similarities, differences and relations between the public and private sectors. Analysis and decision-making, execution organization and evaluation of work results in public administration. Personnel function in public administration: concept of public servant, work ethics and behavior, personal and organizational responsibility and transparency of work. Education at work. The emergence and development of the "New Public Management" system. New management methods and techniques. Structure: local and central administrations Reform of public administration. Adoption of new values, efficiency and quality of work of public administration in the European environment.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, consultations and independent preparation of seminar papers.
Literature
  1. Dragoljub Kavran, Public Administration, Faculty of Law, Belgrade, 2006;
  2. Robert Blažević, Administrative Science, Faculty of Law, Rijeka, 2002.
Evaluation and grading
Exams are carried out in accordance with the Study Rules for the first and second cycle of studies.