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GAURAV PRATAP SINGHAIR 317· 2025

Question 2GS2GS2

Explain the concept of Post-Behavioralism.

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Post-Behavioralism emerged in 1960s as reaction against behavioralism in study of social sciences & public administration too.

Post Behavioralism concept:

It focuses on bringing back relevance, values, & connect proposed the ground reality to study of PA
It aims to make PA more qualitative & humanistic in approach

Objectives of Post-Behavioralism:

Value orientation of PA
Relevance in study of PA - to issues such as poverty, development
Change orientation in PA
Action orientation

This brought study of PA-out of over-emphasis on scientific study & empirical study without offering about how relevant these studies are to current world.

Post Behavioralism also inspired use of NPA, which is still considered as 1st reinvention in field of PA. Post Behavioralism brought justice, equity into field of Public Administration - ahon.

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GAURAV PRATAP SINGH

AIR 3172025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Post-Behavioralism in Public Administration

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133

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