The Unraveling the Transformation of Public Administration: Business Curriculum Innovation as a Solution in Organizational Dynamics

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https://doi.org/10.52627/managere.v6i3.472

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Public Administration, Business Education Curriculum, New Public Administration

Abstract

This study focuses on the dynamics of structural changes in public administration and their implications for the development of business education curriculum at Cape Peninsula University. In the face of the era of globalization and rapid technological advancement, public administration is required to adapt to the demands of an increasingly complex external and internal environment. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving ten resource persons from various departments at the university. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and analysis of public policy documentation. The results of the study show that there is a paradigm shift from the traditional hierarchical structure to a more flexible and responsive organizational model, which is characterized by the implementation of cross-functional teams and increased collaboration between departments. In addition, the adaptation of New Public Administration (NPA) principles in public policy strengthens the efficiency and accountability of public services, despite facing challenges such as internal resistance and resource limitations. The implication of these findings is the need to integrate elements of public administration in the business education curriculum to equip students with adaptive and innovative managerial skills. This is expected to increase the practical relevance of the curriculum to the needs of the ever-evolving industry and prepare graduates who are ready to face the dynamics of the complex world of work.

Author Biographies

Arthur Kadakure, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Arthur Kadakure holds a BCom degree from UNISA and an MCom degree in Strategic Management from the Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. He holds a PhD degree in Business Administration from the University of Cape Town (UCT). He is currently pursuing his second PhD in Public Administration with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). Arthur has more than 10 years exposure in the public sector of South Africa

Michael Twum-Darko, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Professor Michael Twum-Darko Spent thirteen (13) years as a Computer Science Lecturer in Ghana, Botswana and South Africa and thirteen years as an IT Project Management, Software Development and IT/Business Strategist in South Africa. I have 26 years of senior business management experience in both government and corporate, lecturing experience at postgraduate and undergraduate studies in business administration/management and information systems. I have offered seminars and workshops on e-leadership and e-readiness to multi-stakeholders towards a digitalised society. Thirteen (13) years of academic research have focused on the digitalization of organisations, particularly on business process innovation. I view digitalization processes as a discipline that seeks to digitally transform business, government and community services to extract and optimize value in the limited resources for the benefit of society. This concept is informed by literature on business management, information technology and computer science. I investigate these areas using mostly qualitative and/or mixed methods guided by social theories. I have applied these research interests in South African businesses, state-owned enterprises, municipalities, and provincial governments. I have shared these research interests in 15 publications in accredited journals and 24 accredited conference proceedings.

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2024-12-03

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Kadakure, A., & Twum-Darko, M. (2024). The Unraveling the Transformation of Public Administration: Business Curriculum Innovation as a Solution in Organizational Dynamics . Managere: Indonesian Journal of Educational Management, 6(3), 270–281. https://doi.org/10.52627/managere.v6i3.472

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