Compare the Traditional Public Administration (TPA) and the New Public Management (NPM) models..
Discuss whether the NPM model is better than the TPA model in managing the public sector. Support your position with real-life examples. The question first asks you to compare the TPA and NPM models. You may compare these two models by examining how they perceive roles and functions that the public sector should perform, and modes of operation that the public sector should adopt. After that, you should decide whether the NPM model is a better model than the TPA model in managing the public sector. One way to determine which of these two models is better in managing the public sector is by comparing the problems that these two models may have caused. It is fair to conclude that a model with fewer problems is a better model. You may also conduct your assessment on the basis of whether the NPM model has successfully addressed problems of the TPA model. As always, you are free to argue which model, a combination of these models, or some other models, is/are more appropriate to manage the public sector. You may also argue that none of these models are appropriate to manage the public sector. You must clearly state why you have arrived at such a conclusion and then suggest your own model. A coherent and logically argued answer is required, which should include an accurate presentation of facts, logical analysis, examples that support your arguments, a clearly stated conclusion, proper in-text citation, and a properly compiled bibliography.
Compare the Traditional Public Administration (TPA) and the New Public Management (NPM) models.