UPSC 2011-Public Administration Paper I

November 22, 2011, filed in: India

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Section A

  1. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each :    20×3=60
    1. “A crisis of credibility” in the administrative system can be overcome only be “reinventing government”, comment.
    2. “Media is a parliament of citizens” explain.
    3. E-governance is final arrival of Max Weber’s “Iron case of rationality” discuss
  2. Answer any one
    1. In the evolution of the discipline of public administration Minnowbrook conference I, II and II reflect the discipline’s of reconceptualization and its changing values. Elucidates.
    2. Critically examine conflict resolution according to M.P. Follett. Explain how McGregor took forward her ideas in the context of complex organizations. 30 Marks
  3. Answer any one
    1. Whereas Downs’ model is largely dependent on a theory of psychological motivation, Niskanen’s model is framed by neo-classical thinking.  In the light of the above, discuss the public choice approach of decision making. 30 marks
    2. The system approach is relevant even today for organizational analysis. discuss how far Chester Barnard and David Easton adopted this approach in their respective areas of study. 30 marks
  4.  
    1. Whereas “value for money” audit aims at economy and “performance audit” seeks efficiency, “ “social” audit goes beyond both, to examine the effectiveness of programme or activity.
      Examine the statement with suitable illustrations 30 marks
      1. make a critical assessment of Dicey’s understanding of the rule of Law and Droit administratif. 15 marks
      2. Make out a case for Delegated Legislation 15 marks

        Section B

  5. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each : 20×3=60
    1. “Budget is series of goals with price tags attached” explain.
    2. “Policy is being made as it is being administered and administered as it is being made” Comment.
    3. “Position classification can be problematic”. A serious complaint in its practice is that is dehumannises the employee” discuss.
  6. Answer any one
    1. Neither Edward Weidner nor Fred Riggs Was able to describe the process of development administration adequately. Explain the drawbacks and weakness in their theoretical analyses. 30 Marks
    2. Indicate the milestones in the story of development from Nehruvian model to the Liberalisation Model. 30 Marks
  7. Answer Any one
    1. Civil servants must be social moralists in action living up to Paul Appleby’s dictum that “ responsible government is ethical government”. Examine this statement in the light of Good governance.
    2. Critically examine the following statements in the fields of policy science.
      1. The instrumentalist paradigm posits a conservative tendency in public policy making. 15 Marks
      2. Dror’s Optimal model is a fusion of the economically rational model with the extra-rational model. 15 Marks
  8.  
    1.  
      1. What are the main functions of an O and M office. ? 15 Marks
      2. A system of information ties planning and control by managers to the operational system of implementation. Elaborate. 15 Marks
    2. An administrator uses the budget as a framework for communication and co-ordination, as well as for exercising administrative discipline throughout the administrative structure. Explain. 15 Marks

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