Review of Questions - Public Administration, Main 2015 (Paper - I)
Review of Questions - Public Administration, Main 2015 (Paper - I)
UPSC comes with new word limits here: 10 marks = 150 words
So 15 marks = 225 words & 20 marks = 300 words.
Each Paper (I and II) with 250 marks and 3 hours’ time limit.
Eight Questions in two sections (A and B)
Question Paper Specific Instructions
- Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
- There are EIGHT questions divided in two SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
- Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each section.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answer must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answer written in a medium other than the authorized one.
- Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
- Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.
Questions out of our study kit – 4
Total number of questions - 28
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-16 to 17)
C. “Delegated Legislation is a necessary evil.” Comment. ( Administrative Law- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-108 to 110)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-46 to 51)
E. “The term policy implementation is in some respects preferable to the label public administration.” Argue. (Public Policy- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-182)
Q2. 20+15+15 marks
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No- 17)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-37 to 38)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No- 73 to 76)
Q3. 20+ 15+ 15 marks
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. (Administrative thought- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-20 to 21)
b. “Information constitutes the life-blood of the functioning of an organisation.” Explain the utility and significance of communication in decision-making. (Administrative Behaviour- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No- 43 to 45)
c. “Legislative action is not subject to the rules of natural justice.” Explain the exceptions to the rule of natural justice. (Administrative Law- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-78 to 80)
Q4. 20+15+15 marks
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-22 to 24)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-92 to 94)
Section-B
Q5. 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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-196 to 197)
b. Analyse the relevance of Whitleyism in contemporary employer — employee relationship.(Personnel Administration- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-160 to 162)
c. “No significant change can be made in the budgetary process without affecting the political process.” (Wildaysky). Analyse. (Financial Administration- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-210 to 212)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-131 to 132)
Q6. 20+15+15 marks
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-166 to 167)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-181 to 182)
Q7. 20+15+15 marks
A. How does Ferrel Heady rationalize the three stages of development in comparative administration? (Comparative Public Administration- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-116 to 118)
B. Distinguish between ‘Codes of Conduct’ and ‘Codes of Ethics’. Justify your answer. (Personnel Administration- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-162 to 163)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-193 to 194)
Q8. 20+15+15 marks
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-170 to 180)
B. “The position-classification attempts to establish a triangular relationship between duties and responsibilities, working conditions and qualification requirements.” Elucidate. (Personnel Administration- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-155 to 157)
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- From our Public Administration Study Kit - Page No-16 95 to 197)
Paper I- Marks wise Breakup
Total Marks of the Questions out of our study kit – 55 Marks
Total Marks of the Questions from our study kit – 345 Marks
Chapter wise Breakup (Paper - 1)
Administrative Theory
1. Introduction: 3 Questions- 40 Marks
2. Administrative Thought: 3 Questions-50 Marks
3. Administrative Behaviour: 2 Questions- 25 Marks
4. Organisations:- 1 Question- 15 Marks
5. Accountability and control: Concepts of accountability and control;- 2
Questions- 35 Marks
6. Administrative Law: 2 Questions- 25 Marks
7. Comparative Public Administration: 1 Question- 20 Marks
8. Development Dynamics: 1 Question- 10 Marks
9. Personnel Administration: 4 Questions- 60 Marks
10. Public Policy: 5 Questions- 70 Marks
11. Techniques of Administrative Improvement: 3 Question- 40 Marks
12. Financial Administration: 1 Questions- 10 Marks