Graduate students in public policy or MPA programs
Preparing for a public administration exam or comprehensive review
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This Public Administration mind map template, containing 69 nodes across one sheet, serves as a comprehensive reference for students, educators, and practitioners exploring the evolution and core concepts of public administration. It covers foundational theorists such as Woodrow Wilson 1887, Max Weber 1922, and Dwight Waldo 1946, alongside key frameworks like Principal-Agent Theory and New Public Management (NPM). The template is organized into major branches including Administrative Responsibility and Ethics, Program Management, Decision Making, and Organizing, with specific node names like 'Four basic components of Strategic Management' and 'Ideal of Administrative Responsibility: Six Subsections' providing structured detail. This Public Administration mind map template is ideal for exam prep, lecture notes, or quick reference, offering a visual cheat sheet of the discipline's key figures, theories, and practical models.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Professors and instructors teaching public administration courses
Designing a lecture or curriculum on the history of public administration theory
Public sector trainers and HR professionals
Conducting a workshop on administrative ethics and responsibility for government employees
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and explore the administrative framework
Open the template in Xmind to browse the 69 nodes covering foundational theorists like Woodrow Wilson and core concepts like New Public Management.
Step 2
Annotate and customize the theoretical branches
Click on specific nodes such as Strategic Management to add your own study notes, change colors, or attach icons to highlight key exam topics.
Step 3
Expand the map and export results
Add new subtopics to the existing branches to deepen your research before exporting the final map as a PDF or image for sharing.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 69 nodes covering key theorists (Woodrow Wilson, Max Weber, Dwight Waldo), theories (Principal-Agent Theory, New Public Management), and practical topics like Program Management, Decision Making, and Organizing, with detailed subsections on ethics and strategic management.
Use it as a visual study guide to review major thinkers and concepts. Expand branches like 'Administrative Responsibility and Ethics' or 'Program Management' to drill into details, and customize nodes with your own notes or examples.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or reorganize nodes, change colors and icons, and export it as an image or PDF for printing or sharing.
It explains an economic model depicting a principal (contractor) and agent (contractee) relationship, commonly applied in public administration to analyze contracting and accountability.
Yes, it includes Sanford Borins' New Public Management (NPM) and Post-New Public Management, along with 5 key ideas for improving public management.
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