Public Administration (Year-wise)
2010
Paper- 1
Section – A
1. Answer any three of the following questions in not more than 200 words each: 20×3=60
(a) ” Not merely governance but good governance is the key factor in achieving the United Nations Millennium Goals (2000).” Explain.
(b) ” In McGregor’s view, the managerial cosmology meaningfully addresses the understanding of manager and his role perceptions.” Explain.
(c) ” The successful management leaders are found in Likerts’s ‘System-4’ approach to organistational leadership.” Examine.
(d) ” The study of administration shgould start from the base of management rather than the foundation of law.” Explain.
2. (a) ” Simon’s indentifying decision-making as the core field of public administration appears logically acceptable but his positivist underpinning is problematic.” Critically examine the statement. 40
(b) “New Public Management is dead; long live digital era of governance.” Comment. 20
3. Explain the impact of privatisation on public administration with special reference to 20×3=60
(a) the issue of user fees.
(b) public – private partnership.
(c) outsourcing technique.
4. Explain the basic principles underlying Citizen’s Charter with special reference to 20×3=60
(a) its administrative philosophy
(b) promoting public accountability.
(c) ensuring standards of public service.
Section – B
5. Answer any three of the following question questions in not more than 200 words each: 20×3=60
(a) ” The concept of development is multi-dimensional and ever-expanding.” Explain.
(b) ” The Prismatic model of Riggs is equally applicable to developing as well as developed society.” Comment.
(c) ” The market has become the new icon of developmentalism.” Comment.
(d) ” Public administration can be portrayed as a whell of relationships bfocussed on the formulation and implementation of public policy.” Explain.
6. (a) Explain the ‘Peter Principle’ in respect of promotion policy in a hierachical organisation. 20
(b) Discuss in this connection the case for and against promotion based on seniority. 40
7. (a) Distinguish fully between the syndicate method, role playing method, and T-Group training method in personnel management. 40
(b) Do you think that there is a sort of paradox between e-Governance and good governance ? Explain fully. 20
8. (a) Distingguish between PPBS and performance budgeting. 20
(b) Briefly discuss the ensuring ethics in public service as recommended in the nolan Committee Report (1994). 20
(c) ” Cost-benefit analysis is a very unsatisfactory view of evaluating public policy.” Comment. 20
Paper- 2
Q. ” The Construction of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society”.
Q. Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty. [2023/Q11/15m/200w]
Q. Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws. [2023/Q12/15m/200w]
Q. “Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment. [2022/Q2/10m/150w]
Q. ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. [2021/Q1/10m/150w]
Q. Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts. [2020/Q11/15m/200w]
Q. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the Basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? [2019/Q12/15m/200w]
2015
Paper- 1
Section – A
Q1.Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10×5=50
A. Waldo’s The Administrative State’ provides a fundamental challenge to some of the orthodox premises. Explain. (Introduction)
B. Discuss how the Public Choice Theory promotes the concept of ‘Steering’ and undermines the concept of ‘Rowing’ in visualising efficient and effective administration. (Introduction)
C. “Delegated Legislation is a necessary evil.” Comment. ( Administrative Law)
D. Do you agree with the view that the charismatic approach of the mid-1970s is a “new version” of the Classical Trait Theory of Leadership? Give reasons. (Administrative Behaviour)
E. “The term policy implementation is in some respects preferable to the label public administration.” Argue. (Public Policy)
Q2. a. “Globalisation has transformed the nature and character of State from traditional administrative Welfare State to a Corporate State.” Analyse the changes in the nature of public administration in this context. (Introduction)
b. “Contemporary Organisational theory seems further afield of Chester Barnard’s Functions of the Executive than of organisational ecology.” Examine the statement in the light of ecological elements in Barnard’s thought. (Administrative thought)
c. “PPPs serve too many parties and too many interests … to be focussed.” Identify in the context of the statement, the parties involved in Public-Private Partnerships and their conflicting aims. (Organisations) 20+15+15 marks
Q.3 a. “Follett’s work was not directed towards the resolution of the conflict of ideas, but towards the resolution of structural conflicts between workers and capitalists.” In the light of the statement critically evaluate Follett’s idea of dynamic administration. 20 (Administrative thought)
b. “Information constitutes the life-blood of the functioning of an organisation.” Explain the utility and significance of communication in decision-making. 15 (Administrative Behaviour)
c. “Legislative action is not subject to the rules of natural justice.” Explain the exceptions to the rule of natural justice. . (Administrative Law)
20+ 15+ 15 marks
Q.4 A. “Right from the days of the ‘Peoples’ Charter’ to the new concept of `Precariat Charter’, the concept of Citizen’s Charter and its scope is constantly evolving.” Comment. (Accountability and Control)
B. “Weberian model of bureaucracy lacks emotional validity when applied to modern democratic administration.” Comment. (Administrative Thought)
C. How far do you agree with the view that the growing influence of media comes in the way of agenda-setting by the Government? (Accountability and Control) 20+15+15 marks
Section-B
Q.5 Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : 10×5=50
a. “Comparative Performance Measurement (CPM) bridges everyday work experience with the broader horizons of comparativism.” Explain. (Techniques of Administrative Improvement )
b. Analyse the relevance of Whitleyism in contemporary employer — employee relationship. (Personnel Administration)
c. “No significant change can be made in the budgetary process without affecting the political process.” (Wildaysky). Analyse. (Financial Administration)
d. “In the appreciative systems of policy makers, goals are subsidiary to norms and values.” (Vickers). Explain. (Public Policy)
e. Show in what way the Gender and Development approach differs from the Woman and Development approach. (Development Dynamics)
Q.6 A. “Administrative ethics is a process of independently critiquing decision standards, based on core social values that can be discovered, within reasonable organisational boundaries that can be defined, subject to the personal and professional accountability.” (Denhardt). Explain. (Personnel Administration)
B. “Lenin’s concept of Socialist management refers to directing the organisational development of Socialist society.” Explain. (Public Policy)
C. “Policy analysis is incomplete without taking into account policy delivery.” Argue. (Public Policy) 20+15+15 marks
Q.7 A. How does Ferrel Heady rationalize the three stages of development in comparative administration? (Comparative Public Administration)
B. Distinguish between ‘Codes of Conduct’ and ‘Codes of Ethics’. Justify your answer. (Personnel Administration)
C. “E-Governance creates a direct relationship between the Citizen and the State.” In this context, explain the changing role of the elected representatives. (Techniques of Administrative Improvement) 20+15+15 marks
Q.8 A. “The concept of political feasibility in policy alternative is a probabilistic concept and is related to each policy alternative.” In the context of the above statement analyse Dror’s contribution. (Public Policy)
B. “The position-classification attempts to establish a triangular relationship between duties and responsibilities, working conditions and qualification requirements.” Elucidate. (Personnel Administration)
C. “MIS, PERT and CPM have accelerated the process of reinventing 0 & M.” In the context of the above statement, explain the recent developments in managerial techniques. (Techniques of Administrative Improvement)
20+15+15 marks
Paper- 2
Q. ” The Construction of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society”.
Q. Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty. [2023/Q11/15m/200w]
Q. Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws. [2023/Q12/15m/200w]
Q. “Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment. [2022/Q2/10m/150w]
Q. ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. [2021/Q1/10m/150w]
Q. Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts. [2020/Q11/15m/200w]
Q. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the Basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? [2019/Q12/15m/200w]
2016
Paper- 1
Section – A
Answer the following Questions in about 150 words each:
Q.1) a) “Taylorism is considered very controversial despite its popularity.” (Stephen P. Waring) Comment.
b) “Public Administration is the translation of politics into reality that citizens see everyday.”(Donald F. Kettl and James W. Fesler) Explain.
c) “Morale can drive an organization forward or can lead to employees” discontent, poor job performance and absenteeism”.
d) “The autonomy of Public Corporations raised a great debate about their internal working and external relatin with the Ministers and the Parliament.”
e) “In spite of certain advantages, Social Audit arrangements have mostly been ineffective because there is no legal provision for punitive action.”
Q.2) a) “Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y describe two contrasting models of workforce motivation applied by managers in an organization.” Examine.
b) “The New Public Administration has seriously jolted the traditional concepts and outlook of the discipline and enriched the subject by imparting wider perspective by linking it closely to the society.” (Felix A. Nigro and Lloyd G. Nigro) Elucidate.
c) “The central concern of Administrative Law has been the legal limitation of administrative discretion.” Give reasons.
Q.3) a) “if the Regulatory Commissions…..are wholly independent, they are completely irresponsible for the doing of very important policy determining and Administrative work ….. on the other hand, to rob the commissions of their independence is seriously to menace the impartial performance of their judicial work.” (Cushman) Examine.
b) “Goood governance is ensuring respect for human rights and strengthening democracy, promoting transparency and capacity in Public Administration.” (Kofi Annan) In the light of the statement, critically examine the criteria of good governance as provided by United Nations and Nayef Al-Rodhan.
c) “The legislative control over administration is not as effective as it ought to be”.
Q.4) a)”Blake and Mouton defined leadership styles based on two dimensions-concern for people and concern for production.” In the light of statement, discuss the Managerial Grid Model. Explain with reason which one of the styles is the best.
b) “ bureau-Shaping Model has been developed as a response to the Budget-Maximizing Model.”
c) “Civil Society performs a key role in defending people against the state and market and in asserting the democratic will to influence the State”. Analyze the statement with suitable
Section – B
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:
Q.5) a) “Training is considered as paid holidays.” Comment.
b) “Public Borrowing produces different effects on the economy.” Examine.
c) “Self-Help Groups are considered as one of the most significant tools to adopt participatory approach for economic empowerment of women”. Comment.
d) “Riggs observed that three ‘trends’ Could be discerned in the comparative study of Public Administration.” Discuss.
e) “In Public Policy Marking, ‘Rationalism’ is the opposite of ‘incrementalism’.”
Q.6) a) “Fred Riggs continuously changed his theory in order to create the perfect model.” Comment.
b) “The idea of development stands like a ruin in the intellectual landscape’ and “It is time to dismantle this mental structure”. (Wolfgang Sachs) In the light of the statement, Critically examine the anti-development thesis.
c) “Information Technology brings efficiency and transparency to Public Administration.” Examine the statement with suitable examples.
Q.7) a) “Fiscal policy and monetary policy are the two tools used by the state to achieve its macroeconomic objectives.” Examine the statement and point out the differences between the tools.
b) “A central reason for utilization of Performance Appraisal is performance improvement of the employees.” In the light of the statement, analyze the needs of Performance Appraisal in an organization.
c) “The problem is to achieve the right balance between a competitive market economy and an effective state: Markets where possible, the state where necessary.” Justify your answer.
Q.8) a) “The key to understanding performance-based budgeting lies beneath the word ‘result’ ”. In the light of the statement, examine the elements of performance-based budgeting.
b) “Disciplinary action may be informal and formal.” Explain and point out the provisions made in the Constitution or Statute to check the misuse of power to take disciplinary action.
c) “The term ‘work study’ may be used in narrower and wider senses.” Elucidate.
Paper- 2
Q. ” The Construction of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society”.
Q. Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty. [2023/Q11/15m/200w]
Q. Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws. [2023/Q12/15m/200w]
Q. “Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment. [2022/Q2/10m/150w]
Q. ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. [2021/Q1/10m/150w]
Q. Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts. [2020/Q11/15m/200w]
Q. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the Basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? [2019/Q12/15m/200w]
Public Administration (Topic-wise)
INDIAN CONSTITUTION HISTORICAL UNDERPINNINGS, EVOLUTION, FEATURES, AMENDMENTS, SIGNIFICANT PROVISION AND BASIC STRUCTURE
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