Introduction to public administration and the work of government institutions

This course explains the nature of public administration, its roles, organization, duties and relations with other authorities. It will also identify the difference between government institutions and business establishments, in addition to introducing you  to the administrative functions in the public sector, the importance of politics in public administration, political activity and delegation of authority, administrative leadership and politics, public oversight, general budget, human resource management in the public sector (the concept of human resource management, job classification and description, civil service system and retirement law), general administrative skills and management styles.