IGNOU Insight: State, Society and Public Administration | MPA-011 | An IGNOU Course with 2500+ Practice Questions, Mock Tests, Videos, Notes & more

About This Course

About this course:

This comprehensive online eLearning course for State, Society and Public Administration (MPA-011) is designed to help students understand the complex relationship between the state, society, and public administration. Offered by IGNOU as part of its Masters in Public Administration program, this course covers essential topics such as the nature of the state, changing roles, perspectives, social participation, governance, and contemporary challenges faced by Indian and global administrations. Delivered through Gyaniversity Education online coaching, this course prepares students for the Term End Exams with detailed lessons, practice questions, and study materials aligned with the official IGNOU syllabus and textbooks.

This course provides a structured learning path through 21 detailed lessons, including the nature of the state, its relationship with society and public administration, various perspectives like liberal, Marxist, Gandhian, and neo-liberal, and the evolving role of bureaucracy and governance in India. It emphasizes contemporary issues such as globalization, social equity, civil society, and ethical concerns in public administration. Suitable for Bachelors, Masters, PG Diploma, PG Certificate, Diploma, and Certificate students, this course aims to build a strong foundation in understanding the dynamics of public administration in India and beyond.

What you will get:

  • Introduction & Strategy: Clear guidance on how to use this course effectively, including course structure, grading scale, question paper pattern, exam strategies, and tips for success. Additionally, a guess paper highlighting the most important topics for your exams.
  • Video Lectures & Important Notes: Engaging, easy-to-understand video lectures sourced from top public sources, along with simplified notes to reinforce learning and aid revision.
  • 2500+ Topic-wise and Subject-wise Practice Questions: A wide variety of questions including multiple choice, true/false, assertion-reason, match the following, and more to test your understanding thoroughly.
  • 10+ Test Series: Full-length mock tests and teacher-graded assignments with personalized feedback to help you assess your preparation and improve your performance.
  • Study Material: Comprehensive guidebook by Gyaniversity Publications, printable important notes, and PDFs of official IGNOU textbooks for in-depth study.
  • Bonus Course Content: Access to previous year question papers, and discounts on hard copies of the guidebook to enhance your exam readiness.

Enroll in this IGNOU online course to gain a thorough understanding of the key concepts in public administration, prepare effectively for your term-end exams, and develop a strong foundation for your academic and professional pursuits in the field of public administration. With structured lessons, extensive practice, and expert guidance, this course is designed to support your success in the subject “State, Society and Public Administration” (MPA-011).

SKU: MPA-011-OC

Learning Objectives

Nature of State
Relationship Among State, Society and Public Administration
Changing Role of the State: Issues and Challenges
Liberal and Marxist Perspective of the State
Neo-Liberal Perspective
Gandhian Perspective
Interface Between Citizens and Administration
Democratic Peoples' Struggle: Case Studies
Changing Norms of Social Equity, Participation, Flexibility and Autonomy
Social Participation: Issues of Gender, Weaker Sections and Environment
Changing Nature of Indian State
Role of Bureaucracy in Policy Formulation, Implementation and Analysis
Contemporary Context of Indian Bureaucracy
Impact of Globalisation on Administration
Challenges to Traditional Bureaucratic Paradigm
Emerging Concepts: New Public Management, Reinventing Government and Business Process Reengineering
Concept of Good Governance
Governmental Institutions: Towards Reforms
Growing Role of Civil Society Organisations
Redefinition of Conflict Resolution
Ethical Concerns in Public Administration
Nature of State
Relationship Among State, Society and Public Administration
Changing Role of the State: Issues and Challenges
Liberal and Marxist Perspective of the State
Neo-Liberal Perspective
Gandhian Perspective
Interface Between Citizens and Administration
Democratic Peoples' Struggle: Case Studies
Changing Norms of Social Equity, Participation, Flexibility and Autonomy
Social Participation: Issues of Gender, Weaker Sections and Environment
Changing Nature of Indian State
Role of Bureaucracy in Policy Formulation, Implementation and Analysis
Contemporary Context of Indian Bureaucracy
Impact of Globalisation on Administration
Challenges to Traditional Bureaucratic Paradigm
Emerging Concepts: New Public Management, Reinventing Government and Business Process Reengineering
Concept of Good Governance
Governmental Institutions: Towards Reforms
Growing Role of Civil Society Organisations
Redefinition of Conflict Resolution
Ethical Concerns in Public Administration

Material Includes

  • Video Lessons for Every Topic
  • 2500+ Practice Questions
  • 10+ Full Length Mock Tests
  • Gyaniversity Guidebook
  • Important Notes
  • Q&A with Teachers
  • Important Exam Strategy
  • Guess Paper: Important Qs
  • Custom Graded Assignments
  • Bonus Course Content

Requirements

  • Watch the video lessons carefully. Make notes as required.
  • Test your knowledge with our quizzes and mock tests.
  • Read the logical answer explanations in the quizzes to understand concepts.
  • Study the important notes made with the mind-mapping technique.
  • Refer to the Gyaniversity Guide book for solved Q&As.
  • Submit an optional assignment and get it evaluated by a teacher.

Target Audience

  • IGNOU Students
  • Indian University Students
  • MPA Students

Curriculum

34 Lessons24h 11m

Introduction and Exam Strategy

Get valuable insights into the features of this online course and effective exam strategies. Go through this section carefully to make the best of this course.
How to Use this Course00:2:9Preview
Course Structure & Grading Scale00:00:19
Question Paper Pattern00:1:40
Exam Strategies for Success00:2:28
List of Most Important Topics00:1:41

Video Explanations and Summaries

Watch interesting videos that explain all topics easily. Go through important notes that summarise all the points in a chapter using the mind-mapping technique.

Topic-wise Practice Questions

Practice till you are perfect with our huge database of questions arranged by topic. Get immediate results and answer explanations so you learn effectively.

Test Series

Attempt full-length mock tests and a test assignment graded by our teachers with personalised feedback. All tests are at the same difficulty level as your final exams.

Study Material

Get access to a variety of study materials like our guide book, summarised notes for every lesson and the fully combined IGNOU textbook.

Bonus Course Content

Attempt quizzes with mixed questions from your subject, review previous year question papers and get a special discount on your purchase of our guide books in hard copy.

499.001,000.00

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Level
Masters
Lectures
34 lectures
Subject

Material Includes

  • Video Lessons for Every Topic
  • 2500+ Practice Questions
  • 10+ Full Length Mock Tests
  • Gyaniversity Guidebook
  • Important Notes
  • Q&A with Teachers
  • Important Exam Strategy
  • Guess Paper: Important Qs
  • Custom Graded Assignments
  • Bonus Course Content

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