Relevance of Classical Management Theories to Modern Public Administration: A Review

Nhema, Alfred G.

doi:10.5296/jpag.v5i3.8337

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“…Organisational theory and ICS were identified as the theoretical foundation that laid the basis for developing a conceptual model for managing marine oil spills. These theories offered insights into the way performance and behavioural traits affect the nature of an organisation Nhema (2015). Elements from the classical, neo-classical and modern theories ensured that the proposed conceptual model exhibits both the mechanistic and organic characteristics and the interactions traits (system approach and contingency approach).…”

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A conceptual model for marine oil spills management in South Africa

Sabela-Rikhotso

Niekerk

Nemakonde

2022

DPM

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PurposeTraditionally, management of disasters, particularly those emanating from environmental hazards, have been reactive with efforts focussed on technical response issues. Drawing from incident command system (ICS) theory, this paper proposes a conceptual model for managing marine oil spills in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative biased sequential mixed-based research method was applied for this study. The technical processes undertaken in instituting a incident management system (IMS) for marine oil spills through Operation Phakisa Oil and Gas initiative were observed from November 2016 to November 2019. Preliminary findings were subsequently explored quantitatively in 54 semi-structured questionnaires conducted with experts in the marine pollution environment.FindingsFindings presented in this paper demonstrate an integrative coordination continuum with a stringent focus on coherent multi-stakeholders' incident management collaborations. Qualitative findings stipulated limitations to the efficient application of oil spill risk minimisation policies, especially in the provincial and local spheres of government. Quantitative findings established that some local municipalities have mainstreamed and have budgets for inter-organisational planning and preparedness. Regardless, several informants continue to perceive disaster risk management and offshore-related activities as “unfunded mandates”, especially where response operation and sustainable rehabilitation programmes are concerned.Originality/valueIn integrating the organisational theory and the incident command tools, the value of this study dwells in recommending a conceptual model that mainstreams inter- and intra-organisational planning, preparedness and response to the marine oil spill risk. The model is valuable because it focusses beyond the traditional emergency response tool but is fundamental in effecting adherence to reporting lines, performance standards and information integration.

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A conceptual model for marine oil spills management in South Africa

Sabela-Rikhotso

Niekerk

Nemakonde

2022

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“…The theory focused on the need for the centrality of power (Nhema, 2015). The main contributors to the approach are Henry Fayol and Luther Gulick.…”

Section: Classical Public Administrationmentioning

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Covid-19 Impacts on the Public Policy and Budget Process on Executive Decision in the United States of America

Shawe¹,

McAndrew²

2023

JSS

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Public administration captures extensive policy formulation, implementation, and continuous monitoring and evaluation. Sound policies are contrived on current and future social, economic, and political implications. The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic projected an extensive challenge to policymakers in healthy crises, economic collapse, and political and social systems disruptions. The study examines the impacts Covid-19 has on public policy and the budget process regarding executive decisions in the United States (USA). Relying extensively on previous scholarly undertakings, the researcher established themes regarding general budgeting processes that understand the federal budget processes, policy development, and criteria for evaluating their effectiveness. Through descriptive and empirical analysis, public budgeting policies were examined regarding territorial effects, fiscal impacts, political party differences, and overall mortality rates. Findings postulate that political party differences exist in public policy and budgeting processes. However, the policymakers quickly suggested and formulated ideal policies to curb the impacts of Covid-19 in the USA. Although Covid-19 brought several positive effects, it outweighed the adverse impact on the US economy. The territorial consequences, such as supporting vulnerable populations, are exemplary during a pandemic. Progressively, anchoring federal budgeting and policy development processes on sound data is ideal and practical.

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“…According to the administrative theory, the senior management within an institution must develop an outline for tasks that need to be performed and a method for doing them (Nhema 2015). In addition, officers on every level must develop and manage plans for their areas of responsibility.…”

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An exploration of government administrative processes in supporting agro-smallholders’ access to municipal markets in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province

Nyawo

Mubangizi

2021

Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review

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Relevance of Classical Management Theories to Modern Public Administration: A Review

Cited by 14 publications

References 26 publications

A conceptual model for marine oil spills management in South Africa

A conceptual model for marine oil spills management in South Africa

Covid-19 Impacts on the Public Policy and Budget Process on Executive Decision in the United States of America

An exploration of government administrative processes in supporting agro-smallholders’ access to municipal markets in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province

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