Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter I. Nature and scope of public administration -- Chapter II. The environment of public administration -- Chapter III. Administrative theories and organization for public affairs -- Chapter IV. Management techniques and processes -- Chapter V. Management of human resources -- Chapter VI. Fiscal administration -- Chapter VII. Accountability and ethics in the public service -- Chapter VIII. Public enterprise an economic development administration -- Chapter IX. Issues and challenges in public administration.

This work is a response to the felt need for an up-dated reading material on the theory and practice of public administration in the Philippines, taking into consideration the continuously changing public management environment, administrative culture of public officials and bureaucrats, including the political culture in the Philippine society.