Abstract
Effectiveness of Control Methods in Public Administration An Examination on Public Opinion Inspection in Turkey
An indispensable pillar in democratic states is to be competent in conducting
administrative control. Public administration is a foremost service functioning mainly for
peace and welfare of citizens in democratic states. Administrators who shall undertake
the aforementioned functioning are obligated to protect public benefit in their entire
activities. Nevertheless, administrators may occasionally work in accordance with their
personal interests, through carrying out all sorts of administrative jobs, activities and
procedures. Herein, whether any public policy is implemented for the wholesome benefit of
citizens/public can be examined only though an control mechanism, so to conduct control
partakes the utmost role in administrative operations. The control of public administration
can be proceeded in different methods. Public opinion inspection is, for instance, a form
of control in public administration. Public opinion inspection is a power of public to
evaluate the results of works and activities performed by public administration according
to whether the administrative authority pursues public benefit or not. The aim of this
study is to observe the effectiveness of public opinion powery in administrative control.
In this context, study is designed in three sections. In first section, different definitions
and etymological origins of particular concepts about public opinion and control will
be emphasized. In the second section, control methods in public administration will be
analyzed, and the features and effectiveness of these methods will be discussed. In the third
section, features and effectiveness of public opinion will be discussed. As a conclusion,
depending on the obtained data, suggestions will be made for the effectiveness, status and
improvement of administrative controls in public administration in Turkey.
Keywords
Public Opinion, Control, Public Administration, Judicial Control, Effectiveness.
