What to write in citizen- administration interface topic...!! suggest..!!
1.Cutting edge public servants like-lekhpal,beat constable etc
2.CSO also acts as alink b/w citizen and adm
3.Media also acts as a link b/w C-A interface(lokpal bill in news papers for comment)
4.Judicial adm
5.regulatory commission-like CCI,TRAI
6.Provisions in RTI act to give public information on websites etc....
7. C-A interface in almost all areas in which public services are provided like-electricity,water supply,PDS etc
Members plz comment
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Roll back of state
Question 2- 15/08/2011
"State backlash is an evident proof that roll back of state is not an all encomposing solution to state's legitimacy crisis. discuss"
I would answer this question in the following format:
1. Why was there a Legitimacy crisis for the state - Inefficiency, Corruption, red tapism, inordinate delays, poor service delivery, nepotism due to high discretion...
2. Roll back of state - State reduced its public sector functions, Market took on more roles with State facilitating, disinvestment, privatization....
3. State Backlash - Market failure evident in Recession of 2008, general failure of market to cater to backward regions, deprived sections of society etc mandated necessary interventions by the state.
Would love to know the shortcomings in the approach.
"State backlash is an evident proof that roll back of state is not an all encomposing solution to state's legitimacy crisis. discuss"
I would answer this question in the following format:
1. Why was there a Legitimacy crisis for the state - Inefficiency, Corruption, red tapism, inordinate delays, poor service delivery, nepotism due to high discretion...
2. Roll back of state - State reduced its public sector functions, Market took on more roles with State facilitating, disinvestment, privatization....
3. State Backlash - Market failure evident in Recession of 2008, general failure of market to cater to backward regions, deprived sections of society etc mandated necessary interventions by the state.
Would love to know the shortcomings in the approach.
CIVIL society-ans
civil society
i think the roles /pros and cons need to b emphasized like
some articles frm IJPA on civil soiety' role as
1. Agitator
2.watchdog
3.mobiliser
4.Educator
with analysis and ways to enhance socila capital
The civil society is Uncivil". Comment
row over who has the right to claim membership of civil society and the moral high ground. people in CS publicly deriding each other like Agnivesh vs Ramdev.
Cause- pro naxal as well as anti naxal, both under CS banner
way of protest-- prolonged fast, strikes,pressure groups
people- tainted people like shanti bhushan, Politically motivated like ramdev,
Aruna Roy & CS filled NAC working for establishment to promote govt's and not people's agenda.
Civil society in India
partha chattarjee says western notion of CS does'nt fit in 3rd world/India because state in India is less extensive than that in western countries. withdrawal of state is not desirable in India as per him.
During colonial role, activities of christian missionaries in providing health,edu etc was viewed as first voluntary action in India. However Rajani Kothari says voluntarism is the essence of Indian civilisation. Present interest in voluntary action is nothing but going back to the native Indian tradition of social life voluntarily managed by the community.
Socio religious movements in 19th century like Arya Samaj etc , gandhian reconstruction programme like Bhudan in 20th century are ex of working of CS.
contemporary ind scene-- Starting with Narmada bachao Andolan, MKSS, PUCL to RTI, anti corruption movement
as approved by many scholars , withdrawal of state not reco even in the era of LPG,
because of the greater need of equity and social justice which can be fulfilled largely by state. CS can have a supplementary role in dpt process as well as bulwork against authrity of state.
1.Modern notion of civil soc , firstly by Hegel in Philosophy of rights, Middle stage b/w state and family, State- universal values, CS- particularistic,
liberal thinkers like J.S.Mill and Alex de Tocqueville - domain of social associations ,bulwork against the excess powers of the state,
liberal tradition- without active CS, state may develop authritarian tendencies (They were quite right, is'nt it)
Marxist tradition--CS serves the interests of capitalist class.
Neo Marxist like Gramsci--Hegemonistic CS is the reason why revolution not taking place in a capitalistic society.
Social capital approach--Robert Putnam ,utility of social capital i.e CS in a democratic state
New communitarial approach--Amitai Etzioni-- balance b/w community and state is must
Contemporary context-- CS is the sphere b/w market and state , facilitator of participatory process of democracy and dpt.
Civil society def by S.H.Rudolf
A minimal def would include the idea of a non state autonomous sphere, empowerment of citizens,trust building associational life, interaction with, rather than subordination to state.
Features-- 1.discussion rather than control 2. outside prescribed channels of state. 3.autonomous third sector 4. though NGO the major constituents but not the entire gamut 5.common public good 6. voluntarism not coercion 7. advocates plurism and opposes totalitarianism 8. freedom of association and spirit of cooperation
i think the roles /pros and cons need to b emphasized like
some articles frm IJPA on civil soiety' role as
1. Agitator
2.watchdog
3.mobiliser
4.Educator
with analysis and ways to enhance socila capital
The civil society is Uncivil". Comment
row over who has the right to claim membership of civil society and the moral high ground. people in CS publicly deriding each other like Agnivesh vs Ramdev.
Cause- pro naxal as well as anti naxal, both under CS banner
way of protest-- prolonged fast, strikes,pressure groups
people- tainted people like shanti bhushan, Politically motivated like ramdev,
Aruna Roy & CS filled NAC working for establishment to promote govt's and not people's agenda.
Civil society in India
partha chattarjee says western notion of CS does'nt fit in 3rd world/India because state in India is less extensive than that in western countries. withdrawal of state is not desirable in India as per him.
During colonial role, activities of christian missionaries in providing health,edu etc was viewed as first voluntary action in India. However Rajani Kothari says voluntarism is the essence of Indian civilisation. Present interest in voluntary action is nothing but going back to the native Indian tradition of social life voluntarily managed by the community.
Socio religious movements in 19th century like Arya Samaj etc , gandhian reconstruction programme like Bhudan in 20th century are ex of working of CS.
contemporary ind scene-- Starting with Narmada bachao Andolan, MKSS, PUCL to RTI, anti corruption movement
as approved by many scholars , withdrawal of state not reco even in the era of LPG,
because of the greater need of equity and social justice which can be fulfilled largely by state. CS can have a supplementary role in dpt process as well as bulwork against authrity of state.
1.Modern notion of civil soc , firstly by Hegel in Philosophy of rights, Middle stage b/w state and family, State- universal values, CS- particularistic,
liberal thinkers like J.S.Mill and Alex de Tocqueville - domain of social associations ,bulwork against the excess powers of the state,
liberal tradition- without active CS, state may develop authritarian tendencies (They were quite right, is'nt it)
Marxist tradition--CS serves the interests of capitalist class.
Neo Marxist like Gramsci--Hegemonistic CS is the reason why revolution not taking place in a capitalistic society.
Social capital approach--Robert Putnam ,utility of social capital i.e CS in a democratic state
New communitarial approach--Amitai Etzioni-- balance b/w community and state is must
Contemporary context-- CS is the sphere b/w market and state , facilitator of participatory process of democracy and dpt.
Civil society def by S.H.Rudolf
A minimal def would include the idea of a non state autonomous sphere, empowerment of citizens,trust building associational life, interaction with, rather than subordination to state.
Features-- 1.discussion rather than control 2. outside prescribed channels of state. 3.autonomous third sector 4. though NGO the major constituents but not the entire gamut 5.common public good 6. voluntarism not coercion 7. advocates plurism and opposes totalitarianism 8. freedom of association and spirit of cooperation
Questions paper-II
C.S.E (MAIN)
Public Administration-Test Series (By Kumar Gaurav, AIR-121, 2010)
PAPER- II- 2011
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) Kautilya’s Arthasastra covers almost every aspect of theory and practice of government.
(b) “Administration during the colonial rule was neither public nor development administration”.
(c) Indian President acts like an emergency lamp and to call him/her a ‘Rubber stamp’ would be a fallacy.
2. (a) Prime Minister is the real head of the executive of the Union government. Discuss the above role of the Prime Minister in the context of the present day coalition government. 40 marks.
(b) “The Value premises of Indian Constitution have significant impact on Indian Administration. Discuss. 20 marks.
3. (a) In an era of LPG, because of the vibrancy of the Indian democracy, there is a balance between privatization and public sector in India. Explain critically in the light of second phase of reforms to be pursued by the Central Government. 30 Marks.
(b) Discuss the Problems of autonomy, accountability and control in Public Sector Undertakings. 30 marks.
4.”No government can be much better than its civil service permits it to be… Political leadership, however, able and well intentioned, cannot put verity far beyond its bureaucracy”. In the context of the statement discuss the following in the post – Independence arena:
marks 30*2= 60
(a) Indian bureaucracy and growth/ stifling of democracy.
(b) Indian bureaucracy and development
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) PMO vs. Cabinet secretariat is an example of de-facto influence vs. de-facto authority. Illustrate with examples.
(b) “NDC provides the federal character to the Indian planning”.
(c) Evaluate the present role of Public sector in promoting welfare in the society in the age of liberalization.
6. Explain the following. 20*3= 60 marks
(a) Indicative Planning.
(b) Process of plan formulation at the central level.
(c) Planning in India has a Centre- state interface.
7. “Constitutional amendments of 1992 provided for decentralized nature of planning for economic development and social justice”. In the context of the above statement discuss the following: 30*2= 60 marks
(a) District Planning Committee and Metropolitan Planning Committee mostly remain on paper.
(b) Measures to increase the cooperation between the Planning commission at the national level and the District Planning Committee to make welfare measures effective at the grass root level
8. (a) The Cabinet Secretariat is a policy formulating, coordinating, supervising, directing and controlling agency besides being the principal executive agency of the government. 30 marks
(b) The Parliamentary form of government should be replaced with Presidential form of government. Critically examine the statement. 30 marks
Public Administration-Test Series (By Kumar Gaurav, AIR-121, 2010)
PAPER- II- 2011
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) Kautilya’s Arthasastra covers almost every aspect of theory and practice of government.
(b) “Administration during the colonial rule was neither public nor development administration”.
(c) Indian President acts like an emergency lamp and to call him/her a ‘Rubber stamp’ would be a fallacy.
2. (a) Prime Minister is the real head of the executive of the Union government. Discuss the above role of the Prime Minister in the context of the present day coalition government. 40 marks.
(b) “The Value premises of Indian Constitution have significant impact on Indian Administration. Discuss. 20 marks.
3. (a) In an era of LPG, because of the vibrancy of the Indian democracy, there is a balance between privatization and public sector in India. Explain critically in the light of second phase of reforms to be pursued by the Central Government. 30 Marks.
(b) Discuss the Problems of autonomy, accountability and control in Public Sector Undertakings. 30 marks.
4.”No government can be much better than its civil service permits it to be… Political leadership, however, able and well intentioned, cannot put verity far beyond its bureaucracy”. In the context of the statement discuss the following in the post – Independence arena:
marks 30*2= 60
(a) Indian bureaucracy and growth/ stifling of democracy.
(b) Indian bureaucracy and development
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) PMO vs. Cabinet secretariat is an example of de-facto influence vs. de-facto authority. Illustrate with examples.
(b) “NDC provides the federal character to the Indian planning”.
(c) Evaluate the present role of Public sector in promoting welfare in the society in the age of liberalization.
6. Explain the following. 20*3= 60 marks
(a) Indicative Planning.
(b) Process of plan formulation at the central level.
(c) Planning in India has a Centre- state interface.
7. “Constitutional amendments of 1992 provided for decentralized nature of planning for economic development and social justice”. In the context of the above statement discuss the following: 30*2= 60 marks
(a) District Planning Committee and Metropolitan Planning Committee mostly remain on paper.
(b) Measures to increase the cooperation between the Planning commission at the national level and the District Planning Committee to make welfare measures effective at the grass root level
8. (a) The Cabinet Secretariat is a policy formulating, coordinating, supervising, directing and controlling agency besides being the principal executive agency of the government. 30 marks
(b) The Parliamentary form of government should be replaced with Presidential form of government. Critically examine the statement. 30 marks
answers
No subject is more difficult to discuss than a nation's political culture, especially when the nation is India which has a very ancient civilization and a relatively young identity as a sovereign democratic republic . Discuss in the light of the variant political culture in India.
Framework:
Introduction- Defining Political Culture on Vebra and Almond model of Parochial, Subject Oriented, Participative and Cognition based.
Discussing the problems of studying Political culture of a nation due to skewed nature of socio economic development, different levels of cognition levels attained by populations in different parts of a single countyr, how India with such a varied demography becomes a difficult geography to assess the political culture.
Discussing different political cultures in India in different historical epochs. Epochs identified as Mauryan/Gupta/Ashoka/Mughal periods where there were traces of Participative Political Culture through say Diwan-e-Aam, Public hearings of socio eco problems etc..(not stressing too much, just 1 para of 4-5 lines)
Discussing current context. Parochial Pol Culture in North East and Red Corridor Area, Subject Oriented in most part of Northern Plains and Deccan, Participative in developed states like Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu..role of new measures like Citizen Charters, Social Audit, rising Civil Society which is moving us towards Participative and Cognition based Pol Culture
Conclusion: Optimistic one sugegsting we are moving towards Cognition based Pol Culture thereby upholding the democratic values deeply enshrined in our constitution
Agreed friend. Thats why i thought of just obliquely touching upon political culture in ancient times. I also now realise that i did not bifurcate the Pol Culture post independence into the Pol Culture during Socialist model of State during 1950-80s and post liberalisation post 1990 in India.
Phase 1: 1947-67 ---- Centralised Admin, Centralised planning---> Development of certain pockets ---> Islands of Prosperity in the ocean of Povery ---> Parochial political but Democractic Values were there----- Constitutional values were respected----
Phase 2: 67-90 --- Emotions > values or cognition--- Politicization of B due to Prime Ministerial form of Govt---> Rise of many regional parties---> Challenge to Congress---> Criminalisation of polity + Politicization of B ----> Obj was to stay in power by any means----> Pol parties wanted to take the advantage of ppl emotions based on caste, religion , etc
Phase 3: Rise of Participative political culture---- Co-aalition govt---> ppl participation( 73, 74 amend) + CC + RTI+ Social Audits---- checks and balances ---> Pariticipation of ppl and accountability ----> Political culture based on Cognition and values of Constitution
reference frame -woodrow's
Introduction- quite good
discussing diff cultures in India-- Connection pol culture as subsystem to bigger sociocultural system . Path travelled from socialist centralized democracy to liberalized decentalized democracy, Pol culture vis a vis balance of legs of democracy- pol executive, bureaucracy, judiciary, legislature, how each leg changing with time, such as judical activism, citizen participation
Variation in Pol culture of India since independence(some more pts)
1. Rise of regional parties
2. Growing role of coalition politics , compulsions and advantages
3. caste based voting to voting based on dpt issues(bihar etc.)
4. Political corruption getting higlighted .
5. socio political movements by tribals, women,dalit and on issues like environment coming into political discourse
6. challenge to supremacy of legislature from other actors .
models of political culture.source-wikipedia
According to their level and type of political participation and the nature of people's attitudes toward politics, Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba outlined three pure types of political culture:
* Parochial - Where citizens are only remotely aware of the presence of central government, and live their lives near enough regardless of the decisions taken by the state. Distant and unaware of political phenomena. He has neither knowledge or interest in politics. In general congruent with a traditional political structure.
* Subject - Where citizens are aware of central government, and are heavily subjected to its decisions with little scope for dissent. The individual is aware of politics, its actors and institutions. It is affectively oriented towards politics, yet he is on the "downward flow" side of the politics. In general congruent with a centralized authoritarian structure.
* Participant - Citizens are able to influence the government in various ways and they are affected by it. The individual is oriented toward the system as a whole, to both the political and administrative structures and processes (to both the input and output aspects). In general congruent with a democratic political structure.
These three 'pure' types of political culture can combine to create the 'civic culture', which mixes the best elements of each.[3]
Framework:
Introduction- Defining Political Culture on Vebra and Almond model of Parochial, Subject Oriented, Participative and Cognition based.
Discussing the problems of studying Political culture of a nation due to skewed nature of socio economic development, different levels of cognition levels attained by populations in different parts of a single countyr, how India with such a varied demography becomes a difficult geography to assess the political culture.
Discussing different political cultures in India in different historical epochs. Epochs identified as Mauryan/Gupta/Ashoka/Mughal periods where there were traces of Participative Political Culture through say Diwan-e-Aam, Public hearings of socio eco problems etc..(not stressing too much, just 1 para of 4-5 lines)
Discussing current context. Parochial Pol Culture in North East and Red Corridor Area, Subject Oriented in most part of Northern Plains and Deccan, Participative in developed states like Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu..role of new measures like Citizen Charters, Social Audit, rising Civil Society which is moving us towards Participative and Cognition based Pol Culture
Conclusion: Optimistic one sugegsting we are moving towards Cognition based Pol Culture thereby upholding the democratic values deeply enshrined in our constitution
Agreed friend. Thats why i thought of just obliquely touching upon political culture in ancient times. I also now realise that i did not bifurcate the Pol Culture post independence into the Pol Culture during Socialist model of State during 1950-80s and post liberalisation post 1990 in India.
Phase 1: 1947-67 ---- Centralised Admin, Centralised planning---> Development of certain pockets ---> Islands of Prosperity in the ocean of Povery ---> Parochial political but Democractic Values were there----- Constitutional values were respected----
Phase 2: 67-90 --- Emotions > values or cognition--- Politicization of B due to Prime Ministerial form of Govt---> Rise of many regional parties---> Challenge to Congress---> Criminalisation of polity + Politicization of B ----> Obj was to stay in power by any means----> Pol parties wanted to take the advantage of ppl emotions based on caste, religion , etc
Phase 3: Rise of Participative political culture---- Co-aalition govt---> ppl participation( 73, 74 amend) + CC + RTI+ Social Audits---- checks and balances ---> Pariticipation of ppl and accountability ----> Political culture based on Cognition and values of Constitution
reference frame -woodrow's
Introduction- quite good
discussing diff cultures in India-- Connection pol culture as subsystem to bigger sociocultural system . Path travelled from socialist centralized democracy to liberalized decentalized democracy, Pol culture vis a vis balance of legs of democracy- pol executive, bureaucracy, judiciary, legislature, how each leg changing with time, such as judical activism, citizen participation
Variation in Pol culture of India since independence(some more pts)
1. Rise of regional parties
2. Growing role of coalition politics , compulsions and advantages
3. caste based voting to voting based on dpt issues(bihar etc.)
4. Political corruption getting higlighted .
5. socio political movements by tribals, women,dalit and on issues like environment coming into political discourse
6. challenge to supremacy of legislature from other actors .
models of political culture.source-wikipedia
According to their level and type of political participation and the nature of people's attitudes toward politics, Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba outlined three pure types of political culture:
* Parochial - Where citizens are only remotely aware of the presence of central government, and live their lives near enough regardless of the decisions taken by the state. Distant and unaware of political phenomena. He has neither knowledge or interest in politics. In general congruent with a traditional political structure.
* Subject - Where citizens are aware of central government, and are heavily subjected to its decisions with little scope for dissent. The individual is aware of politics, its actors and institutions. It is affectively oriented towards politics, yet he is on the "downward flow" side of the politics. In general congruent with a centralized authoritarian structure.
* Participant - Citizens are able to influence the government in various ways and they are affected by it. The individual is oriented toward the system as a whole, to both the political and administrative structures and processes (to both the input and output aspects). In general congruent with a democratic political structure.
These three 'pure' types of political culture can combine to create the 'civic culture', which mixes the best elements of each.[3]
Questions paper-II
Pub Ad Paper 2
1a. Municipal e gov is a fast lane to good governance.
b. The modern world of Globalized localities has both opportunities and dangers.
c.separation of accounts from audit in GoI is based on sound principles of financial management.
d. The biggest stumbling block in implementation fo 73rd amendment act are the voluntary provisions of this act.
2. Purpose of Municipal governance and strategic urban planning in India is to create structural , functional and procedural excellence in local framework.
3. a. Local govt setup in India lacks in functions , functionaries and funds . comment.
b. employment is a major issue in rural governance. MNREGS has been able to find a bright way ahead for overall rural dpt. comment.
4. The path to PRIs in India has passed through decades of committee's recommendations and constitutional developments. Elaborate.
5a. Implementation of programmes for rural development entails a stratified complex machinery.
b. The riggsian concept of formalism accurately describes the functioning of state planning boards. discuss.
c. In light of the tussel between planning commission and finance commission various solutions can be thought of.
d. discuss the various modes of parliamentary control over public expenditure.
6. The finance ministry is fully involved in the monetary and fiscal administration of the country through its various departments.
7. Planning in India has a centre state interface which requires a cooperative and coordinated endeavour. discuss the various problems in this relationship.
8.a. Real empowerment of PRIs requires a dual prolonged strategy of structural and procedural changes.
b. Refashioning the centre local relationship, requires the establishment of a new culture of local and regional democracy.
1a. Municipal e gov is a fast lane to good governance.
b. The modern world of Globalized localities has both opportunities and dangers.
c.separation of accounts from audit in GoI is based on sound principles of financial management.
d. The biggest stumbling block in implementation fo 73rd amendment act are the voluntary provisions of this act.
2. Purpose of Municipal governance and strategic urban planning in India is to create structural , functional and procedural excellence in local framework.
3. a. Local govt setup in India lacks in functions , functionaries and funds . comment.
b. employment is a major issue in rural governance. MNREGS has been able to find a bright way ahead for overall rural dpt. comment.
4. The path to PRIs in India has passed through decades of committee's recommendations and constitutional developments. Elaborate.
5a. Implementation of programmes for rural development entails a stratified complex machinery.
b. The riggsian concept of formalism accurately describes the functioning of state planning boards. discuss.
c. In light of the tussel between planning commission and finance commission various solutions can be thought of.
d. discuss the various modes of parliamentary control over public expenditure.
6. The finance ministry is fully involved in the monetary and fiscal administration of the country through its various departments.
7. Planning in India has a centre state interface which requires a cooperative and coordinated endeavour. discuss the various problems in this relationship.
8.a. Real empowerment of PRIs requires a dual prolonged strategy of structural and procedural changes.
b. Refashioning the centre local relationship, requires the establishment of a new culture of local and regional democracy.
Questions-paper-I
Test 3: Admin Law +Accountability and Control
1a.Problems of admin adjudication in India.short note.
1b.Institution of Lokpal cannot be seen as be-all end-all of efforts to abuse power &public position.
c. Indiscriminate resort to fasting and Ann-shann, has become something of Social-fad.In this context comment on the viability and correctness of using the Gandhian tool to pressurize an elected govt into submission.
2 a. Increasing delegated legislation ia an expression of the emergence of a welfare state.Explain
b. what are the key issues pf admin rule making?Suggest concrete steps to address the same in Indian context.
3 a. discuss the nature of social audit by distinguishing it from peoples audit and Govt audit.highlight the key problems in securing effectiveness in social audit process.
b. what is meant by expression Droit administratiff".is it ideal system for adoption in india?give reasons.
4) a. diceys critique of admin law.short note.
b. admin law is not as much an aspect of philosophy of law as it is of sociology of law.elucidate.
5 a. explain the constitutional locus of RTI in INDiA.
b."Power in a democratic society requires control ,and greater the power ,the more the need for control.How to vest sufficient power to the purpose in view and maintain adequate controls without crippling authority is one of the historic dillemas of popular govt." explain
c. suability of state in India.Short note
d. As a tool of parliamentary control,the question Hour is truly unique.Comment
6 in the context of judicial control over admin in india,answer
a. need for judicial control over admin
b. factors contributing to pendency of cases in indian courts.
c. problems of judicial activism.
7. a. the role ,functioning and effectiveness of voluntary agencies is constrained by several factors.explain.
b. role of Civil society vs democratic forums.short note.
8. a ) a responsible media is key instrumentality of a functioning democracy.comment
b) the concept of administrative accountability is culture otiented. do you agree?
1a.Problems of admin adjudication in India.short note.
1b.Institution of Lokpal cannot be seen as be-all end-all of efforts to abuse power &public position.
c. Indiscriminate resort to fasting and Ann-shann, has become something of Social-fad.In this context comment on the viability and correctness of using the Gandhian tool to pressurize an elected govt into submission.
2 a. Increasing delegated legislation ia an expression of the emergence of a welfare state.Explain
b. what are the key issues pf admin rule making?Suggest concrete steps to address the same in Indian context.
3 a. discuss the nature of social audit by distinguishing it from peoples audit and Govt audit.highlight the key problems in securing effectiveness in social audit process.
b. what is meant by expression Droit administratiff".is it ideal system for adoption in india?give reasons.
4) a. diceys critique of admin law.short note.
b. admin law is not as much an aspect of philosophy of law as it is of sociology of law.elucidate.
5 a. explain the constitutional locus of RTI in INDiA.
b."Power in a democratic society requires control ,and greater the power ,the more the need for control.How to vest sufficient power to the purpose in view and maintain adequate controls without crippling authority is one of the historic dillemas of popular govt." explain
c. suability of state in India.Short note
d. As a tool of parliamentary control,the question Hour is truly unique.Comment
6 in the context of judicial control over admin in india,answer
a. need for judicial control over admin
b. factors contributing to pendency of cases in indian courts.
c. problems of judicial activism.
7. a. the role ,functioning and effectiveness of voluntary agencies is constrained by several factors.explain.
b. role of Civil society vs democratic forums.short note.
8. a ) a responsible media is key instrumentality of a functioning democracy.comment
b) the concept of administrative accountability is culture otiented. do you agree?
Questions-paper-I
C.S.E (MAIN)
Public Administration-Test Series (By Kumar Gaurav, AIR-121, 2010)
PAPER- I- 2011
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) “Human Resource Management ventures beyond theoretical postulates of Gulick’s POSDCoRB and Fayol’s POCCC functions”.
(b) “The more thou sweatest in training, the less thou bleedest in combat”.
(c) “Policy making involves decision making but a decision does not necessarily constitute a policy”.
2. (a). E- Governance is the most recent paradigm in Public administration which seeks to bring in SMART governance. Evaluate. 40 marks
(b) Civil Services Neutrality is long dead. Comment. 20 marks
3. “Ethics in governance is one of the cardinal premises of good administration”. In the context of the statement discuss following: 20*3= 60 marks
(a) Evolution of ethical concerns in Administration.
(b) Issues of ethics: Foci and concerns.
(c) Obstacles to ethical accountability.
4. Write short notes on the following techniques of Administrative Improvement: 20*3= 60 marks
(a) PERT & CPM.
(b) Organization and Methods.
(c) Issues and challenges of ICT implementation in governance.
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) “Budget as a tool having multi functions”.
(b) “Policy Implementation is the ‘Achilles heels’ of the Public Administration”.
(c) “Audit- Administration dichotomy is real”.
6 (a) Discuss various approaches and methods of Performance Appraisal. What measures would you suggest for better objectivity of Appraisals? 30 marks
(b) What is an Outcome Budget? Do you find any differences between Outcome Budgeting and Performance Budgeting? 30 marks
7. (a) Discuss the role of public administration in policy making and its implementation. What are other factors influencing the policy process? 40 marks
(b) Audit has been rightly considered as one of the four pillars of democracy and ‘watchdog’ of nation’s financial interests. Discuss with few examples. 20 marks
8. (a) What is public policy? Discuss various models of public policy making. 40 marks
(b) Administrative reform is a comprehensive process. Discuss. 20 marks
Public Administration-Test Series (By Kumar Gaurav, AIR-121, 2010)
PAPER- I- 2011
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) “Human Resource Management ventures beyond theoretical postulates of Gulick’s POSDCoRB and Fayol’s POCCC functions”.
(b) “The more thou sweatest in training, the less thou bleedest in combat”.
(c) “Policy making involves decision making but a decision does not necessarily constitute a policy”.
2. (a). E- Governance is the most recent paradigm in Public administration which seeks to bring in SMART governance. Evaluate. 40 marks
(b) Civil Services Neutrality is long dead. Comment. 20 marks
3. “Ethics in governance is one of the cardinal premises of good administration”. In the context of the statement discuss following: 20*3= 60 marks
(a) Evolution of ethical concerns in Administration.
(b) Issues of ethics: Foci and concerns.
(c) Obstacles to ethical accountability.
4. Write short notes on the following techniques of Administrative Improvement: 20*3= 60 marks
(a) PERT & CPM.
(b) Organization and Methods.
(c) Issues and challenges of ICT implementation in governance.
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) “Budget as a tool having multi functions”.
(b) “Policy Implementation is the ‘Achilles heels’ of the Public Administration”.
(c) “Audit- Administration dichotomy is real”.
6 (a) Discuss various approaches and methods of Performance Appraisal. What measures would you suggest for better objectivity of Appraisals? 30 marks
(b) What is an Outcome Budget? Do you find any differences between Outcome Budgeting and Performance Budgeting? 30 marks
7. (a) Discuss the role of public administration in policy making and its implementation. What are other factors influencing the policy process? 40 marks
(b) Audit has been rightly considered as one of the four pillars of democracy and ‘watchdog’ of nation’s financial interests. Discuss with few examples. 20 marks
8. (a) What is public policy? Discuss various models of public policy making. 40 marks
(b) Administrative reform is a comprehensive process. Discuss. 20 marks
Questions-paper-I
Paper 1 (topic 4 to 12)
1a. Public interest litigation is an innovative tool of Judicial activism .comment
1b. Dicey denied the existence of administrative law and contrasted with the french droit administratif. comment.
1c. Delegated legislation is a necessary evil.comment.
1d. Innovativeness is the hallmark of development administration. comment.
2. Policy making depends on the contextual setting of each country. analyze the different state theories in public policy formulatinon .(60)
3. a. The notion of ethics has expanded itself to involve all major realms of human existence. outline certain salient aspects of ethics in public administration.
3b. The controversy between generalist and specialist is marring the performance of public services. What are the reasons and possible solution to the problem.
4. People's right to information is the foundation of healty and functioning democracy . explain and analyze the major shortcomings of right to info in Indian context.
5a. Administrative system is determined by its historical and sociological settings. comment.
5b.training is fundamental for the sustenance of organisational efficiency in the longer run.
5c. fiscal policies are tools for equity and social justice. comment.
5d. Recruitment is the corner stone of public personnel structure. comment.
6. To fully conceptualise administration we need administrative development and administration of development. discuss the various factors affecting bureaucratic capability and suggest measures for enhancing bureaucratic capability.
7a. Administrator's role in the Policy making process under and system, is to clarify the choices open to the politicians and to anticipate their consequencs.
comment.
7b. situational theories underline the importance of dynamic interaction with the environment and other situational factors influencing organizational design. comment.
8. Media has the potential to make or mar democracy. critically analyze the multi dimensional role of media in ensuring governance in a country. (60)
1a. Public interest litigation is an innovative tool of Judicial activism .comment
1b. Dicey denied the existence of administrative law and contrasted with the french droit administratif. comment.
1c. Delegated legislation is a necessary evil.comment.
1d. Innovativeness is the hallmark of development administration. comment.
2. Policy making depends on the contextual setting of each country. analyze the different state theories in public policy formulatinon .(60)
3. a. The notion of ethics has expanded itself to involve all major realms of human existence. outline certain salient aspects of ethics in public administration.
3b. The controversy between generalist and specialist is marring the performance of public services. What are the reasons and possible solution to the problem.
4. People's right to information is the foundation of healty and functioning democracy . explain and analyze the major shortcomings of right to info in Indian context.
5a. Administrative system is determined by its historical and sociological settings. comment.
5b.training is fundamental for the sustenance of organisational efficiency in the longer run.
5c. fiscal policies are tools for equity and social justice. comment.
5d. Recruitment is the corner stone of public personnel structure. comment.
6. To fully conceptualise administration we need administrative development and administration of development. discuss the various factors affecting bureaucratic capability and suggest measures for enhancing bureaucratic capability.
7a. Administrator's role in the Policy making process under and system, is to clarify the choices open to the politicians and to anticipate their consequencs.
comment.
7b. situational theories underline the importance of dynamic interaction with the environment and other situational factors influencing organizational design. comment.
8. Media has the potential to make or mar democracy. critically analyze the multi dimensional role of media in ensuring governance in a country. (60)
Questions-paper-I
Organizations, Accountability & Control and Administrative Law
SECTION-A
Q.1. Answer any three 20x3
a) An antagonistic relationship between media and government represents a vital and healthy element of fully functional democracy. Comment.
b) Civil society exist to ensure that the government does provide good governance. Comment.
c) The quality of Executive Control over administration depends crucially on the existence of several critical conditions/factors. Elucidate.
d) Public administration’s ‘public-ness’ is primarily due to its links with the external world. Comment.
Q.2. a) The overhauling of the committee system is a pre-condition for improving Parliamentary control of the executive in India. Examine. 30
b) It is difficult to demarcate the respective roles of HQs and field into water tight compartments. Best efforts in this direction are likely to leave areas of overlap, the so called ‘grey areas’, and it is in the management of these areas lies the key to prevent HQs – field heartburn. Comment. 30
Q.3. Attempt all. 20x3
a) The expression ‘Civil Society’ defies a precise definition. Comment.
b) Company form of organization has been described as a fraud on the constitution and the company’s act. Comment.
c) The Board / Commission form of organisation has both advantages and disadvantages and therefore must be set up with extreme care. Elucidate.
Q.4. a) To transform ‘Right to Information’ regime into an ‘Access to Information’ regime requires several legal, administrative and judicial issues to be addressed adequately. Discuss. 30
b) Discuss the key recommendations of ARC-II with respect to effective operationalization of Right to Information. 30
SECTION-B
Q.5. Attempt all 20x3
a) The function of advisory bodies is merely advisory, yet they render a highly positive service to Public Administration in various respects. Elucidate.
b) Administrative law is not as much an aspect of philosophy of law as it is of sociology of law. Comment.
c) Dicey’s critique of administrative law is slightly exaggerated. Comment.
Q.6. a) Administrative Tribunals have often been described as ‘organised lawlessness’. Comment. 30
b) The distinction between a court of Law and an Administrative Agency exercising judicial powers is rather tenuous. Comment. 30
Q.7 a) Administrative adjudication in India has been subject to a host of controversies. People doubt the independence of Administrators as Judges and also their non-legal approach. Besides no systematic research has been done on the functioning of Administrative Tribunals in India. Examine. 30
b) Discuss the principal characteristics of the system of ‘Droit Administratif’. Is it an ideal system fit for adoption in India? Give reasons for your answer. 30
Q.8. a) Delegated legislation is a consequence of intensive form of government. Yet caution needs to be exercised to ensure that it does not degenerate into ‘new despotism’. Discuss. 30
b) Define the term ‘Social Audit’. In what way does it help in strengthening democracy and public service delivery. Illustrate your answer. 30
SECTION-A
Q.1. Answer any three 20x3
a) An antagonistic relationship between media and government represents a vital and healthy element of fully functional democracy. Comment.
b) Civil society exist to ensure that the government does provide good governance. Comment.
c) The quality of Executive Control over administration depends crucially on the existence of several critical conditions/factors. Elucidate.
d) Public administration’s ‘public-ness’ is primarily due to its links with the external world. Comment.
Q.2. a) The overhauling of the committee system is a pre-condition for improving Parliamentary control of the executive in India. Examine. 30
b) It is difficult to demarcate the respective roles of HQs and field into water tight compartments. Best efforts in this direction are likely to leave areas of overlap, the so called ‘grey areas’, and it is in the management of these areas lies the key to prevent HQs – field heartburn. Comment. 30
Q.3. Attempt all. 20x3
a) The expression ‘Civil Society’ defies a precise definition. Comment.
b) Company form of organization has been described as a fraud on the constitution and the company’s act. Comment.
c) The Board / Commission form of organisation has both advantages and disadvantages and therefore must be set up with extreme care. Elucidate.
Q.4. a) To transform ‘Right to Information’ regime into an ‘Access to Information’ regime requires several legal, administrative and judicial issues to be addressed adequately. Discuss. 30
b) Discuss the key recommendations of ARC-II with respect to effective operationalization of Right to Information. 30
SECTION-B
Q.5. Attempt all 20x3
a) The function of advisory bodies is merely advisory, yet they render a highly positive service to Public Administration in various respects. Elucidate.
b) Administrative law is not as much an aspect of philosophy of law as it is of sociology of law. Comment.
c) Dicey’s critique of administrative law is slightly exaggerated. Comment.
Q.6. a) Administrative Tribunals have often been described as ‘organised lawlessness’. Comment. 30
b) The distinction between a court of Law and an Administrative Agency exercising judicial powers is rather tenuous. Comment. 30
Q.7 a) Administrative adjudication in India has been subject to a host of controversies. People doubt the independence of Administrators as Judges and also their non-legal approach. Besides no systematic research has been done on the functioning of Administrative Tribunals in India. Examine. 30
b) Discuss the principal characteristics of the system of ‘Droit Administratif’. Is it an ideal system fit for adoption in India? Give reasons for your answer. 30
Q.8. a) Delegated legislation is a consequence of intensive form of government. Yet caution needs to be exercised to ensure that it does not degenerate into ‘new despotism’. Discuss. 30
b) Define the term ‘Social Audit’. In what way does it help in strengthening democracy and public service delivery. Illustrate your answer. 30
Questions-paper-I
M Puri's Test Series: October (2010) Batch Administrative Theory & Administrative Behaviour
SECTION-A
Q.1. Answer any three (Word Limit – 200 words) 20x3
a) The language of traditional organizational theory reflects the machine metaphor; while the vocabulary of modern organization requires an organic metaphor, a description of process and not a structural arrangement. Comment.
b) ‘Ideal Models’ are key tools in making sense of social phenomena. Elucidate.
c) Taylor failed to understand the anatomy of work. Comment.
d) Weber’s ideal type model of bureaucracy has been criticized for being internally inconsistent. Comment.
Q.2. a) Hawthorne studies were interpreted as validating the idea that unquantifiable relationships (or Human Relations) between workers & managers and workers themselves were significant determinants of workers productivity. Discuss 30
b) Vroom’s expectancy theory is one of the most widely accepted explanations of motivation. Discuss. 30
Q.3. a) Theory X assumptions tend to make an unnatural distinction between work and play. Elucidate. 30
b) Idealism inherent in M.P. Follet’s thought is most manifest in her ideas on Conflict and leadership. Discuss. 30
Q.4. In the context of leadership studies answer the following: 20x3
a) Reasons for invalidation of trait approaches.
b) Fiedler’s contingency theory. Short note.
c) Leaders today are perceived as vision creators. Comment.
SECTION-B
Q.5. Attempt all. (Word limit -200 words) 20x3
a) Values and facts are integral to decision making process in both public and private organisation. Comment.
b) Barnard regards organization as a system that is subordinate to a larger system – Society. Comment.
c) A study of linking processes (Communication, Balance & Decision Making) is an integral part of systems theory of organization. Elucidate.
Q.6. a) Communication process in contemporary organization is simmering with issues and conflicts. Discuss. 30
b) Motivational constructs propounded by Herzberg & Maslow have been described as ‘major wrong theories’. Examine. 30
Q.7. a) Emergence of comprehensive and largely valid conceptual construct in public administration encounters dilemmas of both theory and practice. Discuss 30
b) Successful management leaders are found in Likert’s system – 4 approach to organizational leadership. Examine. 30
Q.8. a) The ‘Post Modern Organisation’ is a combination of pre-modern and modern organisation yet it has certain distinctive features of its own. Discuss. 30
b) Explain Peter Principle in respect of promotional policy in hierarchical organizations. 30
SECTION-A
Q.1. Answer any three (Word Limit – 200 words) 20x3
a) The language of traditional organizational theory reflects the machine metaphor; while the vocabulary of modern organization requires an organic metaphor, a description of process and not a structural arrangement. Comment.
b) ‘Ideal Models’ are key tools in making sense of social phenomena. Elucidate.
c) Taylor failed to understand the anatomy of work. Comment.
d) Weber’s ideal type model of bureaucracy has been criticized for being internally inconsistent. Comment.
Q.2. a) Hawthorne studies were interpreted as validating the idea that unquantifiable relationships (or Human Relations) between workers & managers and workers themselves were significant determinants of workers productivity. Discuss 30
b) Vroom’s expectancy theory is one of the most widely accepted explanations of motivation. Discuss. 30
Q.3. a) Theory X assumptions tend to make an unnatural distinction between work and play. Elucidate. 30
b) Idealism inherent in M.P. Follet’s thought is most manifest in her ideas on Conflict and leadership. Discuss. 30
Q.4. In the context of leadership studies answer the following: 20x3
a) Reasons for invalidation of trait approaches.
b) Fiedler’s contingency theory. Short note.
c) Leaders today are perceived as vision creators. Comment.
SECTION-B
Q.5. Attempt all. (Word limit -200 words) 20x3
a) Values and facts are integral to decision making process in both public and private organisation. Comment.
b) Barnard regards organization as a system that is subordinate to a larger system – Society. Comment.
c) A study of linking processes (Communication, Balance & Decision Making) is an integral part of systems theory of organization. Elucidate.
Q.6. a) Communication process in contemporary organization is simmering with issues and conflicts. Discuss. 30
b) Motivational constructs propounded by Herzberg & Maslow have been described as ‘major wrong theories’. Examine. 30
Q.7. a) Emergence of comprehensive and largely valid conceptual construct in public administration encounters dilemmas of both theory and practice. Discuss 30
b) Successful management leaders are found in Likert’s system – 4 approach to organizational leadership. Examine. 30
Q.8. a) The ‘Post Modern Organisation’ is a combination of pre-modern and modern organisation yet it has certain distinctive features of its own. Discuss. 30
b) Explain Peter Principle in respect of promotional policy in hierarchical organizations. 30
Questions paper-II
PURIS TEST 2
SYLL- ORGANISATIONS AND PSU INDIA
1a.'corporation'form of public sector organization has come to be regarded as the most imp constitutional innovation of 20 century.comment
b)maharatnas.short note
c)matrix org.short note.
d)it is foolhardy to compare company form with corp form of public sector org in terms of efficiency ,as there are other and perhaps more imp determinants of efficiency of PSE.Explain
2)in the context of working of PSE in India,answer
a)problems of government control of psu
b)factors contributing to increasing erosion of profitability of PSU upto middle of 1990s.
3)a discuss the problems in securing sound relationship between HQ and Field org.Illustrate your ans by drawing upon secretariat-Directorates relationship in india.
b) boards and commisions have their obvious advantages,yet due caution must be exercised in setting bodies headed by plural cheif executives.Comment
4) a. what are the key issue areas in operationalising ppp.Illustrate with examples.
b. IRC of USA have often been described as "irresponsible commisions" or "areas of unaccountabiliyi".evaluate
5a. audit of PSU in India.short note.
b. the impact of 2nd generation economic reforms on management of cpsu has been seminal.Explain.
c. lack of coherence and direction have characterized gov of india approach towards disinvestment of PSU.Do u agree?
d. Company form of org has been described as a fraud on the constitution and company act. Explain
6) a. attendant problems in managing the merged Indian airlines-Air India entity in many ways document the mismangement of PSU in India.Explain
b. Explain the benefits,in theory and practice of viewing org as systems.
7)a . explain the characteristics and functions of an informal org in formal setting .Highlight its significance in public org.
b) 4P of gullick are not and infact cannot be mutually exclusive as bases of departmentation in any org.Examine
8)a Discuss the nature and role of advisory bodies in governance.illustrate your answer by citing examples from indian administration.
b. Parliamentary control of PSU must evolve and mature in the sense that parliamentarians must view themselves as shareholders and not merely trustees on behalf of citizens.Comment
SYLL- ORGANISATIONS AND PSU INDIA
1a.'corporation'form of public sector organization has come to be regarded as the most imp constitutional innovation of 20 century.comment
b)maharatnas.short note
c)matrix org.short note.
d)it is foolhardy to compare company form with corp form of public sector org in terms of efficiency ,as there are other and perhaps more imp determinants of efficiency of PSE.Explain
2)in the context of working of PSE in India,answer
a)problems of government control of psu
b)factors contributing to increasing erosion of profitability of PSU upto middle of 1990s.
3)a discuss the problems in securing sound relationship between HQ and Field org.Illustrate your ans by drawing upon secretariat-Directorates relationship in india.
b) boards and commisions have their obvious advantages,yet due caution must be exercised in setting bodies headed by plural cheif executives.Comment
4) a. what are the key issue areas in operationalising ppp.Illustrate with examples.
b. IRC of USA have often been described as "irresponsible commisions" or "areas of unaccountabiliyi".evaluate
5a. audit of PSU in India.short note.
b. the impact of 2nd generation economic reforms on management of cpsu has been seminal.Explain.
c. lack of coherence and direction have characterized gov of india approach towards disinvestment of PSU.Do u agree?
d. Company form of org has been described as a fraud on the constitution and company act. Explain
6) a. attendant problems in managing the merged Indian airlines-Air India entity in many ways document the mismangement of PSU in India.Explain
b. Explain the benefits,in theory and practice of viewing org as systems.
7)a . explain the characteristics and functions of an informal org in formal setting .Highlight its significance in public org.
b) 4P of gullick are not and infact cannot be mutually exclusive as bases of departmentation in any org.Examine
8)a Discuss the nature and role of advisory bodies in governance.illustrate your answer by citing examples from indian administration.
b. Parliamentary control of PSU must evolve and mature in the sense that parliamentarians must view themselves as shareholders and not merely trustees on behalf of citizens.Comment
Questions-paper-I
1a. there is a state of malintegration in prismatic societies according to riggs. discuss.
1b. development administration is characterized by its purpose , loyalties and its attitudes.comment.
1c.Public policy in all its stages show how impossible it is to divorce politics from administration. comment.
1d. Foremost exponent of ecological approach in public administration is F.W.Riggs. comment.
2. Identify the major constraints in policy making.suggest the various measures to improve policy making.
3.a. Development administration approach to CPA tends to validate a Machinean view of administration system. Critically analyze.
3b. state backlash is an evident proof that roll back of state is not an all encomposing solution to state's legitimacy crisis. discuss.
4. Current status of CPA is more pragmatic in its approach taking into global and local concerns. what are the likely future prospects for such study and the challenges it face.
5a. for the rural poor to loose less and gain more require reversals of development administration approach.
5b. In the world of planning there is a kind of unholy alliance between schemes and departments. Thus development has become departmentalized. comment.
5c. Development is a complex and dynamic concept. discuss.
5d. The roots of CPA lie in the behavioural approach. comment.
6. Counter development thesis is alternative to exogenous process and state led model of development. Analyse the causes which led to its development . also elucidate with examples.
7a. Emergence of CPA was based on certain motivating concerns as an intellectual enterprise. discuss.
7b. applicability of the models of CPA in specific countries situation has its problems. what are the major cpa models.
8. Public policy is a course of actions adopted and pursued by government. what are the various public policy paradigms and their drawbacks.
1b. development administration is characterized by its purpose , loyalties and its attitudes.comment.
1c.Public policy in all its stages show how impossible it is to divorce politics from administration. comment.
1d. Foremost exponent of ecological approach in public administration is F.W.Riggs. comment.
2. Identify the major constraints in policy making.suggest the various measures to improve policy making.
3.a. Development administration approach to CPA tends to validate a Machinean view of administration system. Critically analyze.
3b. state backlash is an evident proof that roll back of state is not an all encomposing solution to state's legitimacy crisis. discuss.
4. Current status of CPA is more pragmatic in its approach taking into global and local concerns. what are the likely future prospects for such study and the challenges it face.
5a. for the rural poor to loose less and gain more require reversals of development administration approach.
5b. In the world of planning there is a kind of unholy alliance between schemes and departments. Thus development has become departmentalized. comment.
5c. Development is a complex and dynamic concept. discuss.
5d. The roots of CPA lie in the behavioural approach. comment.
6. Counter development thesis is alternative to exogenous process and state led model of development. Analyse the causes which led to its development . also elucidate with examples.
7a. Emergence of CPA was based on certain motivating concerns as an intellectual enterprise. discuss.
7b. applicability of the models of CPA in specific countries situation has its problems. what are the major cpa models.
8. Public policy is a course of actions adopted and pursued by government. what are the various public policy paradigms and their drawbacks.
Questions paper-II
1a. Mauryan administration was an enlightened anarchy while Mughal administration was autocratic. discuss.
1b. Bureaucracy plays a propeller as well as a resistor to developement in developing countries like India.
1c. Autonomy to psu's by surrendering governmental accountability and control is a fraud on public money. comment.
1d. The Indian constitution is a value laden document. analyze.
2. Constitutinalism is a broad and valuational concept with utomost utility but marred by anarcho-capitalism . discuss.
3. a. Civil services in India has vibrant remnants of the British rule. elaborate.
3b. The present surge for disinvestment in India is an aid for many ailments but should used with caution. comment.
4. No subject is more difficult to discuss than a nation's political culture, especially when the nation is India which has a very ancient civilization and a relatively young identity as a sovereign democratic republic . Discuss in the light of the variant political culture in India.
5a. Despite dealing with administration, kautilya's Arthashastra and weber's ideal bureaucratic model differed in their orientation. comment.
5b. there is constant decline in the stature of parliament. do you agree?
5c. The downsizing and rightsizing of govt. agencies has given rise to upward delegation.
5d. Despite liberalization public sector enterprises has its own relevance in development process.
6. The president of India is less than a dictator but much more than a rubber stamp. discuss.
7. The centre state relation in all its aspects keep a perfect balance between state discretion and union control. comment.
8. For a country as large and diverse as India, many forms of PSEs are used to achieve the governmental goals. elaborate.
1b. Bureaucracy plays a propeller as well as a resistor to developement in developing countries like India.
1c. Autonomy to psu's by surrendering governmental accountability and control is a fraud on public money. comment.
1d. The Indian constitution is a value laden document. analyze.
2. Constitutinalism is a broad and valuational concept with utomost utility but marred by anarcho-capitalism . discuss.
3. a. Civil services in India has vibrant remnants of the British rule. elaborate.
3b. The present surge for disinvestment in India is an aid for many ailments but should used with caution. comment.
4. No subject is more difficult to discuss than a nation's political culture, especially when the nation is India which has a very ancient civilization and a relatively young identity as a sovereign democratic republic . Discuss in the light of the variant political culture in India.
5a. Despite dealing with administration, kautilya's Arthashastra and weber's ideal bureaucratic model differed in their orientation. comment.
5b. there is constant decline in the stature of parliament. do you agree?
5c. The downsizing and rightsizing of govt. agencies has given rise to upward delegation.
5d. Despite liberalization public sector enterprises has its own relevance in development process.
6. The president of India is less than a dictator but much more than a rubber stamp. discuss.
7. The centre state relation in all its aspects keep a perfect balance between state discretion and union control. comment.
8. For a country as large and diverse as India, many forms of PSEs are used to achieve the governmental goals. elaborate.
Questions-paper-I
PAPER- I- 2011
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) “Decision making is the ‘Optimum Rational Choice’ between alternative courses of action”. Discuss.
(b) “Effective management is a function of effective communication”. Comment.
(c) Simon’s concept of ‘Satisficing’ or ‘Good Enough’ is more pragmatic than Taylor’s ‘One Best Way ‘Approach. Comment
2. (a) “Herzberg’s Two- Factor Theory went beyond Maslow’s Theory of Motivation”. Are they universally applicable? 30 marks.
(b) “The Executive control over the administration is real, continuous and corrective as compared to legislative control which is general, periodical and informational”. Explain. 30 marks.
3. (a) “Leadership Theories concentrates on traits, behavior or situation”. With regard to the given statement discuss the traditional and modern theories of leadership. 30 marks.
(b) “Content and Process Theories of Motivation differ from each other”. Discuss with examples. 30 mark
4. With regard to accountability and control over administration, discuss the role of the following: 20*3= 60 marks.
(a) Media, Civil Society and Voluntary organization.
(b) Right to Information.
(c) Social Audit
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) Discuss the vital differences between Weberian Bureaucracy and Riggsian ‘Sala’ model.
(b) “As long as the study of public administration is not comparative, ‘claims for a science of public administration’ sounds rather hollow”. Comment
(c) The ‘Development of Administration’ and the ‘Administration of Development’ are interrelated. Discuss.
6. Explain the following. 20*3= 60 marks
(a) Anti- development thesis.
(b) Women and development.
(c) Ecological approach to Public Administration.
7. (a) Riggsian approach and model may provide sophisticated tools to diagnose and describe administrative problems in transitional societies but it has also come under scathing attack. Discuss. 40 marks
(b) Discuss the current status of Comparative Public Administration. 20 marks
8. (a) Throw light on the concept of Civil Society and bring out its relationship with the State and market. 30 marks
(b) Chart the course of changing profile of the Development Administration from 1950s till date. 30 marks
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) “Decision making is the ‘Optimum Rational Choice’ between alternative courses of action”. Discuss.
(b) “Effective management is a function of effective communication”. Comment.
(c) Simon’s concept of ‘Satisficing’ or ‘Good Enough’ is more pragmatic than Taylor’s ‘One Best Way ‘Approach. Comment
2. (a) “Herzberg’s Two- Factor Theory went beyond Maslow’s Theory of Motivation”. Are they universally applicable? 30 marks.
(b) “The Executive control over the administration is real, continuous and corrective as compared to legislative control which is general, periodical and informational”. Explain. 30 marks.
3. (a) “Leadership Theories concentrates on traits, behavior or situation”. With regard to the given statement discuss the traditional and modern theories of leadership. 30 marks.
(b) “Content and Process Theories of Motivation differ from each other”. Discuss with examples. 30 mark
4. With regard to accountability and control over administration, discuss the role of the following: 20*3= 60 marks.
(a) Media, Civil Society and Voluntary organization.
(b) Right to Information.
(c) Social Audit
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) Discuss the vital differences between Weberian Bureaucracy and Riggsian ‘Sala’ model.
(b) “As long as the study of public administration is not comparative, ‘claims for a science of public administration’ sounds rather hollow”. Comment
(c) The ‘Development of Administration’ and the ‘Administration of Development’ are interrelated. Discuss.
6. Explain the following. 20*3= 60 marks
(a) Anti- development thesis.
(b) Women and development.
(c) Ecological approach to Public Administration.
7. (a) Riggsian approach and model may provide sophisticated tools to diagnose and describe administrative problems in transitional societies but it has also come under scathing attack. Discuss. 40 marks
(b) Discuss the current status of Comparative Public Administration. 20 marks
8. (a) Throw light on the concept of Civil Society and bring out its relationship with the State and market. 30 marks
(b) Chart the course of changing profile of the Development Administration from 1950s till date. 30 marks
Questions paper-II
Paper two
1a. The trend of kitchen cabinet is like core centralisation in the era of decentralisation.
1b. The various boards and commissions in the governmental setup are often marred by unity of command. discuss in light of their various merits and demerits.
1c. advisory bodies provide some kind of linkage between the ministry and the citizens.
1d. tenure system and the central staffing scheme are weakening and breaking.
2. Mushroom growth of regional parties and rise of coalition politics in India has both miserabel and miraculous effects on indian politics. discuss.
3. Relationship between dm and sp is critical and crucial but is marred by the struggle of superiority. discuss.
4a. there are various facets of administration interaction between central and state govts. discuss the tumbling blocks for healthy federalism.
4b. constitution of finance commissions is a balancing wheel however its role in cooperative federalism is undermined by some non constitutional developments. discuss.
5a. the relations between secretary and executive org. at the control level are based on different patterns.
5b. how far are the technocrat headed directorate at the state level viable?
5c. state emergency has become unethical administrative tool to control state administration.
5d. political contract has still not developed at par with the growth of social contract at the district level. discuss.
6. district is the grass root level of administration bearing fruits and thorns for real government. discuss the various challenges and required reforms .
7. the roles and powers of president and governors are similar. compare these two costitutional offices with the changing trend in Indian polity.
8a. Cabinet secretary is the senior most civil servant in India but certainly not most powerful.
8b. the office of chief secretary is extended, expanded, overburdened replica of the office of cabinet secretary at the union level. elaborate.
1a. The trend of kitchen cabinet is like core centralisation in the era of decentralisation.
1b. The various boards and commissions in the governmental setup are often marred by unity of command. discuss in light of their various merits and demerits.
1c. advisory bodies provide some kind of linkage between the ministry and the citizens.
1d. tenure system and the central staffing scheme are weakening and breaking.
2. Mushroom growth of regional parties and rise of coalition politics in India has both miserabel and miraculous effects on indian politics. discuss.
3. Relationship between dm and sp is critical and crucial but is marred by the struggle of superiority. discuss.
4a. there are various facets of administration interaction between central and state govts. discuss the tumbling blocks for healthy federalism.
4b. constitution of finance commissions is a balancing wheel however its role in cooperative federalism is undermined by some non constitutional developments. discuss.
5a. the relations between secretary and executive org. at the control level are based on different patterns.
5b. how far are the technocrat headed directorate at the state level viable?
5c. state emergency has become unethical administrative tool to control state administration.
5d. political contract has still not developed at par with the growth of social contract at the district level. discuss.
6. district is the grass root level of administration bearing fruits and thorns for real government. discuss the various challenges and required reforms .
7. the roles and powers of president and governors are similar. compare these two costitutional offices with the changing trend in Indian polity.
8a. Cabinet secretary is the senior most civil servant in India but certainly not most powerful.
8b. the office of chief secretary is extended, expanded, overburdened replica of the office of cabinet secretary at the union level. elaborate.
Answer Writing
Prepare a broad framework & structure of your answer before attempting any question.Give just few seconds to this. This will be very helpful.
First find the keywords of the question,then know "what type of question" they are asking,then know "about what" they are asking,then collect all the points you have in your mind about that topic,then reframe those points mentally as per the need of the question. Then,start writing. This entire thinking process must not last for more than a minute or so.
.Read limited,remember a lot !!
India Year Book is extremely useful for mains. DON'T TRY TO COMPLETE THE BOOK. Only a fool will do it. Go to 2nd ARC 10th report. There are various issues of importance given by the commission in relation to CSE reforms. Focus only on those areas in India yr. book. Apart from this facts can be gathered for optional subjects from this book. In sociology I extracted notes about tribals only from india year book. It was classy and highly authentic material.
ANSWER WRTIING - Pavan Sir
Trying to give a gist of the main points mentioned by Pavan Sir that would make an ideal answer.
1. Clarity - Answers should as clear as they can be.
2. Understanding the question - Critically important. Spend a minute or two but get the question right before you start.
3. Very short paragraphs, very short sentences.
4. Always try to answer the "Why" aspect of every question. Most students answer the "What" part but It is those who answer the Why that make it to the 350s.
5. Never REPEAT any point. Your answer should be Multi-Dimensional. Hence, don't give out all you have to say in the Intro itself.
*always make sure that your first answer is best and last answer is second best
*use diagrams and flowcharts as much as you can
*Read the questions 4-5 times..the only reason for scoring less marks is not understanding the demand of nature
*In paper one always use names of Scholars si that your answers does not end up being too general
6. Inter-Linkages - Link everything - will give you more dimenstions and substance. Paper 1 in Paper 2 can and should be linked and vice versa.
7. RELATE everything with Facts and Current Happenings. Whatever you say, Substantiate with Facts.
8. Always Have a Constructive, Optimistic and Futuristic Conclusion, even if the question is negative or critical.
He suggested reading the "Economic Survey" to understand and grasp the language one should write. (since it is largely written by Bureuacrats).
Public Administration
Given the time constraint, a well-thought out strategy makes the difference between success and failure. Intensive and focused approach built on analysis needs to be scrupulously adhered to. Some ingredients of a 'smart strategy' are:
Building a general overview
Perusal of question papers of previous years
Identification of 'thrust areas' for concentrated pursuit
Examination-bias
Adequate writing practice for time management and evolving right content
Continuous review of performance and appropriate corrections
At least two weeks before the examination, writing exercises should be stopped and the entire attention should be on revision.
Every candidate appearing for the mains examination should be conversant with the fundamentals of the structure, process, behaviour and environment of the administrative system. It's equally important that the student should be conversant with the contemporary and the current developments of socio-political and economic nature that have a close bearing on the functioning of the administration. For example, changing governors; direct grants to panchayats; economic reforms with a human face; globalisation and administration; second generation reforms and the social infrastructure; right to information and participative development.
Amassing information is a big 'don't'. Candidates should be able to identify 'core areas' which cannot be avoided in the context of the mains examination and consolidate. Most importantly, study and writing practice should reinforce each other. Writing practice holds the key to success. It ensures legibility, time management and adherence to word limit. Effective introduction, logical build up and balanced conclusion send the right signals to the evaluator. Every question needs to be studied carefully to understand the exact requirements. For instance, some years ago, in the mains examination, the office of the Prime Minister was given and some took it for Prime Minister's Office. Several times, the questions are general in nature and not direct. For example, criminalisation of politics and politicisation of crime; public sector enterprises are neither public nor enterprises; recruitment of recruiters needs to be streamlined and planning in India needs to be depoliticised.
For short questions, answers should be direct and precise. In a long essay, introduction should be appealing and effective. Elaboration of the theme should be properly prioritised. Sequencing should be done in such a manner that one paragraph logically follows from another. Depending upon the paper I or II, apt illustrations add value. While answering a question on welfare administration, the concept of welfare needs to be supplemented with the initiatives undertaken by the government highlighting the different types of programmes, the coverage and the resource profile. Unlike general studies, public administration requires interpretative skills, ability to correlate theory and practice; and synchronise conventional with the current. For example, presidential activism in India; budget as an instrument of socio-economic transformation; citizen-administration interface and e-governance; regulation and development; development and delivery models.
Paper I
Administrative theory : Section - A
Theories of Administration: Scientific Management, Human Relations' School, Bureaucratic Theory and Systems Approach - These are all essential theories and students need to focus on critical aspects, which is not there in General Studies (GS). Students need to be exhaustive with their preparation, which should be based on 3Cs - comprehensive, clarity and critical approach.
Structure of Public Organisations: In GS, a general approach to public sector is required whereas in Public Administration, the approach to this is actually amplification of government policy. Few years ago, a question in the main stage in the Public Administration paper was, `Welfare obligation of public sector has been abandoned in the era of liberalisation''.This question will never come in GS.The nature of this question is provocative and you need to respond with a positive attitude. Your reply could begin with:''Public sector still fulfil nation's goal of welfare....'' Or, there might be a question which says, ''Since 1967, position of governor has been politicised''.
Administrative Behaviour: This topic is a real challenge and students need to be thorough with a concept like motivation. They need to be thorough with atleast three thinkers which include Maslow, Herzberg and Macgregor. They need to make a comparative account of all three of them. The year preceding, a quotation from Macgregor's original book of quotation was given.
Accountability and Control: We are in a parliamentary system and students need to be clear about Parliament and its functions. They should read books on governance by Arun Shourie and Bimal Jalan. They also must be conversant on how Parliament functions in all aspects.
Section B
Administrative Reforms: This is a dynamic area as the emphasis is on technology. Students need to be thorough with legislations like Right to Information, rendering administration through people-centric institutions like panchayats and nagar palikas. Concepts like social auditing and participatory governance need to be studied in detail.
Comparative Public Administration: You need to read thinkers like Riggs. Earlier, public administration was centred around Western concepts whereas the focus is now on third world countries like India. Students are expected to be familiar with issues like governance, rural development, privatisation and human rights in Brazil, China and South Africa.
Development Administration: Students need to approach this topic with an open mind and with some amount of reading. They need to follow international trends on how technology is impacting administration across third world and elsewhere. This is relevant for India as there is a political dimension to the whole concept as it deals in issues like federalism and decentralisation. It has a dimension of administration where you deal with various aspects like poverty alleviation, empowerment, retraining and administration machinery.
Public Policy: It's a challenging topic and students need to be aware about Dror who spoke maximum on issues related to public policy. Students need to be aware of how the country is developing particularly on issues related to disinvestments. Students need to be aware of anti-poverty programmes and how employment-generation schemes have evolved all these years.
Financial Administration: This topic is routed in Indian practices. You have issues like Parliament and Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and how do they function but students have to be absolutely clear on these issues.There is premium on latest knowledge like the PM's and finance minister's recent speeches as well.
Paper II
Indian Administration : Section - A
Evolution of Indian Administration: Areas which are crucial include criminalisation of politics and politicisation of crime, President's rule, Federal system in context of coalition government, fiscal and monetary policy.
Constitutional framework: President, Parliament and judiciary: These are important but students should not follow the conventional mode while preparing for main paper. Questions are generally twisted and they need to muster facts while giving right interpretation. Like in GS, the questions will deal with discretionary power of Governor (Article 116) whereas for public Administration, they might ask, ''Governor is an agent of centre''. Similarly in GS, the question might be based on Panchayati Raj System based on 73rd amendment. In Public Administration, they might ask, ''Panchayats are not development delivery vehicle, they are an independent tier of governance in true Gandhian spirit''. Students need to read national dailies to prepare for these kind of topics.
Union Government and Administration: The focus is on Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Cabinet Secretariat. The PMO has acquired enormous importance during the last three to four decade. Students should focus on how the relationship between PMO and Cabinet Secretariat has evolved under these c i rc u m s t a n ce s. Newspapers and journals should be good source of information on this issue.
State Government and Administration: Students need to be thorough with the Sarkaria Commission's report on Centre-State relations and National Commission to Review the Working of Constitution report which was submitted in 2002
District Administration and Local Government: The changing role of collector vis-a-vis technology, District Rural Development Authority, District Development Authority, structure of panchayats and nagar palikas. There should focus on on issues like Right to Information, Cyber Governance.
Section B
Public Services: There should be focus on UPSC, State Public Service Commissions and how ''recruiters should be properly recruited''. The constitutional aspect and functions of these institutions need to be studied.
Control of Public Expenditure: Sections like Parliament and CAG have already been dealt in paper I. They need to further focus on Public Interest Litigation, judicial activism which includes extra ordinary intervention by Supreme Court and High Courts in order to restore dwindling public faith in system because of declining public morality at highest level.
Administrative Reforms: Queries on Right to Information, social audit, panchayati raj, Voluntary R e t i re m e n t Schemes are part of the administrative reforms.
Machinery for Planning: Student need to focus on Planning Commission and how the role has changed during all these years. They need to find out that whether Planning Commission should be merged with Finance Commission in the context of liberalisation. Students can gather information from national newspapers, periodical and journals.
Administration of Law and Order: The role of central and state agencies in the maintenance of law and order and articles published on these issues should be given top priority
Welfare Administration: This is an evolving area and there is no specific reading material available on this issue. Students need to go through annual report of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Writing: Application is the key while writing this paper. Avoid jargon and abbreviation, be precise. Premium is on accuracy, insightfulness and application.
First find the keywords of the question,then know "what type of question" they are asking,then know "about what" they are asking,then collect all the points you have in your mind about that topic,then reframe those points mentally as per the need of the question. Then,start writing. This entire thinking process must not last for more than a minute or so.
.Read limited,remember a lot !!
India Year Book is extremely useful for mains. DON'T TRY TO COMPLETE THE BOOK. Only a fool will do it. Go to 2nd ARC 10th report. There are various issues of importance given by the commission in relation to CSE reforms. Focus only on those areas in India yr. book. Apart from this facts can be gathered for optional subjects from this book. In sociology I extracted notes about tribals only from india year book. It was classy and highly authentic material.
ANSWER WRTIING - Pavan Sir
Trying to give a gist of the main points mentioned by Pavan Sir that would make an ideal answer.
1. Clarity - Answers should as clear as they can be.
2. Understanding the question - Critically important. Spend a minute or two but get the question right before you start.
3. Very short paragraphs, very short sentences.
4. Always try to answer the "Why" aspect of every question. Most students answer the "What" part but It is those who answer the Why that make it to the 350s.
5. Never REPEAT any point. Your answer should be Multi-Dimensional. Hence, don't give out all you have to say in the Intro itself.
*always make sure that your first answer is best and last answer is second best
*use diagrams and flowcharts as much as you can
*Read the questions 4-5 times..the only reason for scoring less marks is not understanding the demand of nature
*In paper one always use names of Scholars si that your answers does not end up being too general
6. Inter-Linkages - Link everything - will give you more dimenstions and substance. Paper 1 in Paper 2 can and should be linked and vice versa.
7. RELATE everything with Facts and Current Happenings. Whatever you say, Substantiate with Facts.
8. Always Have a Constructive, Optimistic and Futuristic Conclusion, even if the question is negative or critical.
He suggested reading the "Economic Survey" to understand and grasp the language one should write. (since it is largely written by Bureuacrats).
Public Administration
Given the time constraint, a well-thought out strategy makes the difference between success and failure. Intensive and focused approach built on analysis needs to be scrupulously adhered to. Some ingredients of a 'smart strategy' are:
Building a general overview
Perusal of question papers of previous years
Identification of 'thrust areas' for concentrated pursuit
Examination-bias
Adequate writing practice for time management and evolving right content
Continuous review of performance and appropriate corrections
At least two weeks before the examination, writing exercises should be stopped and the entire attention should be on revision.
Every candidate appearing for the mains examination should be conversant with the fundamentals of the structure, process, behaviour and environment of the administrative system. It's equally important that the student should be conversant with the contemporary and the current developments of socio-political and economic nature that have a close bearing on the functioning of the administration. For example, changing governors; direct grants to panchayats; economic reforms with a human face; globalisation and administration; second generation reforms and the social infrastructure; right to information and participative development.
Amassing information is a big 'don't'. Candidates should be able to identify 'core areas' which cannot be avoided in the context of the mains examination and consolidate. Most importantly, study and writing practice should reinforce each other. Writing practice holds the key to success. It ensures legibility, time management and adherence to word limit. Effective introduction, logical build up and balanced conclusion send the right signals to the evaluator. Every question needs to be studied carefully to understand the exact requirements. For instance, some years ago, in the mains examination, the office of the Prime Minister was given and some took it for Prime Minister's Office. Several times, the questions are general in nature and not direct. For example, criminalisation of politics and politicisation of crime; public sector enterprises are neither public nor enterprises; recruitment of recruiters needs to be streamlined and planning in India needs to be depoliticised.
For short questions, answers should be direct and precise. In a long essay, introduction should be appealing and effective. Elaboration of the theme should be properly prioritised. Sequencing should be done in such a manner that one paragraph logically follows from another. Depending upon the paper I or II, apt illustrations add value. While answering a question on welfare administration, the concept of welfare needs to be supplemented with the initiatives undertaken by the government highlighting the different types of programmes, the coverage and the resource profile. Unlike general studies, public administration requires interpretative skills, ability to correlate theory and practice; and synchronise conventional with the current. For example, presidential activism in India; budget as an instrument of socio-economic transformation; citizen-administration interface and e-governance; regulation and development; development and delivery models.
Paper I
Administrative theory : Section - A
Theories of Administration: Scientific Management, Human Relations' School, Bureaucratic Theory and Systems Approach - These are all essential theories and students need to focus on critical aspects, which is not there in General Studies (GS). Students need to be exhaustive with their preparation, which should be based on 3Cs - comprehensive, clarity and critical approach.
Structure of Public Organisations: In GS, a general approach to public sector is required whereas in Public Administration, the approach to this is actually amplification of government policy. Few years ago, a question in the main stage in the Public Administration paper was, `Welfare obligation of public sector has been abandoned in the era of liberalisation''.This question will never come in GS.The nature of this question is provocative and you need to respond with a positive attitude. Your reply could begin with:''Public sector still fulfil nation's goal of welfare....'' Or, there might be a question which says, ''Since 1967, position of governor has been politicised''.
Administrative Behaviour: This topic is a real challenge and students need to be thorough with a concept like motivation. They need to be thorough with atleast three thinkers which include Maslow, Herzberg and Macgregor. They need to make a comparative account of all three of them. The year preceding, a quotation from Macgregor's original book of quotation was given.
Accountability and Control: We are in a parliamentary system and students need to be clear about Parliament and its functions. They should read books on governance by Arun Shourie and Bimal Jalan. They also must be conversant on how Parliament functions in all aspects.
Section B
Administrative Reforms: This is a dynamic area as the emphasis is on technology. Students need to be thorough with legislations like Right to Information, rendering administration through people-centric institutions like panchayats and nagar palikas. Concepts like social auditing and participatory governance need to be studied in detail.
Comparative Public Administration: You need to read thinkers like Riggs. Earlier, public administration was centred around Western concepts whereas the focus is now on third world countries like India. Students are expected to be familiar with issues like governance, rural development, privatisation and human rights in Brazil, China and South Africa.
Development Administration: Students need to approach this topic with an open mind and with some amount of reading. They need to follow international trends on how technology is impacting administration across third world and elsewhere. This is relevant for India as there is a political dimension to the whole concept as it deals in issues like federalism and decentralisation. It has a dimension of administration where you deal with various aspects like poverty alleviation, empowerment, retraining and administration machinery.
Public Policy: It's a challenging topic and students need to be aware about Dror who spoke maximum on issues related to public policy. Students need to be aware of how the country is developing particularly on issues related to disinvestments. Students need to be aware of anti-poverty programmes and how employment-generation schemes have evolved all these years.
Financial Administration: This topic is routed in Indian practices. You have issues like Parliament and Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and how do they function but students have to be absolutely clear on these issues.There is premium on latest knowledge like the PM's and finance minister's recent speeches as well.
Paper II
Indian Administration : Section - A
Evolution of Indian Administration: Areas which are crucial include criminalisation of politics and politicisation of crime, President's rule, Federal system in context of coalition government, fiscal and monetary policy.
Constitutional framework: President, Parliament and judiciary: These are important but students should not follow the conventional mode while preparing for main paper. Questions are generally twisted and they need to muster facts while giving right interpretation. Like in GS, the questions will deal with discretionary power of Governor (Article 116) whereas for public Administration, they might ask, ''Governor is an agent of centre''. Similarly in GS, the question might be based on Panchayati Raj System based on 73rd amendment. In Public Administration, they might ask, ''Panchayats are not development delivery vehicle, they are an independent tier of governance in true Gandhian spirit''. Students need to read national dailies to prepare for these kind of topics.
Union Government and Administration: The focus is on Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Cabinet Secretariat. The PMO has acquired enormous importance during the last three to four decade. Students should focus on how the relationship between PMO and Cabinet Secretariat has evolved under these c i rc u m s t a n ce s. Newspapers and journals should be good source of information on this issue.
State Government and Administration: Students need to be thorough with the Sarkaria Commission's report on Centre-State relations and National Commission to Review the Working of Constitution report which was submitted in 2002
District Administration and Local Government: The changing role of collector vis-a-vis technology, District Rural Development Authority, District Development Authority, structure of panchayats and nagar palikas. There should focus on on issues like Right to Information, Cyber Governance.
Section B
Public Services: There should be focus on UPSC, State Public Service Commissions and how ''recruiters should be properly recruited''. The constitutional aspect and functions of these institutions need to be studied.
Control of Public Expenditure: Sections like Parliament and CAG have already been dealt in paper I. They need to further focus on Public Interest Litigation, judicial activism which includes extra ordinary intervention by Supreme Court and High Courts in order to restore dwindling public faith in system because of declining public morality at highest level.
Administrative Reforms: Queries on Right to Information, social audit, panchayati raj, Voluntary R e t i re m e n t Schemes are part of the administrative reforms.
Machinery for Planning: Student need to focus on Planning Commission and how the role has changed during all these years. They need to find out that whether Planning Commission should be merged with Finance Commission in the context of liberalisation. Students can gather information from national newspapers, periodical and journals.
Administration of Law and Order: The role of central and state agencies in the maintenance of law and order and articles published on these issues should be given top priority
Welfare Administration: This is an evolving area and there is no specific reading material available on this issue. Students need to go through annual report of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Writing: Application is the key while writing this paper. Avoid jargon and abbreviation, be precise. Premium is on accuracy, insightfulness and application.
Questions
Questions by Pavan Sir
Although it wasn't a test series, he did give 2 questions to practice, apart from discussing a few in the class.
1. "Follett's contribution to administrative theory is seminal and indeed prophetic". Comment.
2. Barnard considers purpose as central to co-operative effort but has failed to give full descriptive or prescriptive attention to the process of its formulation.
5a. Methodological individualism and rational choice are the basic premises of public choice approach. comment.
5b. Budgeting is an activity of utmost importance governed by certain principles. comment.
5c. The fruit of organisational efficiency requires the timely dose of the manure of morale. comment.
5d. Barnard theory of authority in organisation differs radically from the weberian concept of formal position authority.comment.
6. Leadership is interpersonal influence exerted in a situation and directed through the communication towards the attainment of specific goals. how has the situational conflict emerged and waht are its various variables and styles. (60)
7a. The problem before the developing country is to choose between the two evils ie to adopt deficit financing for capital formation and face inflation or go without development programmes due to paucity of funds. in this context , bring out the advantages and measures to control deficit financing.
7b. work management and work study aims at the elimination of inefficiency in the functioning of management and administration through ensuring optimum utilisation of resources -personnel,money and material. elucidate.
8. Define zero based budgeting. how zero based budgeting is different from traditional budgeting ? what are the major benefits and problems faced while implementing zero based budgeting. (60)
Although it wasn't a test series, he did give 2 questions to practice, apart from discussing a few in the class.
1. "Follett's contribution to administrative theory is seminal and indeed prophetic". Comment.
2. Barnard considers purpose as central to co-operative effort but has failed to give full descriptive or prescriptive attention to the process of its formulation.
5a. Methodological individualism and rational choice are the basic premises of public choice approach. comment.
5b. Budgeting is an activity of utmost importance governed by certain principles. comment.
5c. The fruit of organisational efficiency requires the timely dose of the manure of morale. comment.
5d. Barnard theory of authority in organisation differs radically from the weberian concept of formal position authority.comment.
6. Leadership is interpersonal influence exerted in a situation and directed through the communication towards the attainment of specific goals. how has the situational conflict emerged and waht are its various variables and styles. (60)
7a. The problem before the developing country is to choose between the two evils ie to adopt deficit financing for capital formation and face inflation or go without development programmes due to paucity of funds. in this context , bring out the advantages and measures to control deficit financing.
7b. work management and work study aims at the elimination of inefficiency in the functioning of management and administration through ensuring optimum utilisation of resources -personnel,money and material. elucidate.
8. Define zero based budgeting. how zero based budgeting is different from traditional budgeting ? what are the major benefits and problems faced while implementing zero based budgeting. (60)
Questions
PAPER- I- 2011
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) “The new approaches of NPA, NPM & NPS (New Public Service) are rebuilding the bureaucratic paradigm”. Discuss
(b) “Administration is business and like business it does not involve itself in questions of
Politics”
(c) Taylor’s Scientific Management is “ a combination of subtle brutality of bourgeois exploitation and a number of its greatest scientific achievements”
2. (a) “Delegated legislation and Administrative tribunals have been identified as the manifestation of ‘New Despotism’, ‘Triumph of Bureaucracy’ and virtual renunciation of democracy”. Critically Examine. 30 marks
(b) ‘Constructive Conflict’, ‘De-personalizing Orders’, ‘Functional Relationship’ and ‘Cumulative Responsibility’ defines the idealism in Mary Parker Follett’s concept of ‘Dynamic Administration’. Critically Evaluate. 30 marks
3. (a) Define Public Administration. Analyze the role of Public Administration vis-à-vis liberalization, privatization and globalization. 40 marks
(b) Examine the models of Max Weber and Chester Barnard with reference to ‘bureaucratic authority’. 20 marks
4. (a) Among many other tools, Right to Information is just another way of enforcing accountability and transparency in the administration. Discuss. 40 marks
(b) Headquarter and Field relationships determine the tenor of implementation of programmes. Comment. 20 marks
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) “Good Governance has been characterized as form of ‘neo- imperialism’, non- ecological and ethnocentric in nature”. Discuss critically.
(b) “NPM emerged as a critique of bureaucratic model of Max Weber and its foundations lay deep in economic management and theories”
(c) “The Hawthorne researches demonstrate the need to analyze organizations as living social structures”
6 (a) Weber’s ideal type model of the ‘rational- legal’ bureaucratic organization produces certain dysfunctional consequences. Discuss. 40 marks
(b) Judicial Activism in India is not a case of ‘Judicial Overreach’ or ‘Judicial Adventurism’ but has helped in safeguarding citizen’s interests. Illustrate with examples. 20
7. (a) Socio-Psychological approach of Douglas McGregor as manifested in Theory X and Theory Y has important managerial implications. Discuss. 30 marks
(b) The ‘newness’ of NPA (New Public Administration) has rightly been questioned as it presented ‘old wine in a new bottle’. Discuss. 30 marks
8. (a) Discuss the evolution of Public Administration with special emphasis on post- 1970 developments. 40 marks
(b) Citizen Charter ensures simple and quick responses by administration along with its accountability directly to the people. 20 marks
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
The candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one from each Section
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question
Section- A
1. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3=60 marks
(a) “The new approaches of NPA, NPM & NPS (New Public Service) are rebuilding the bureaucratic paradigm”. Discuss
(b) “Administration is business and like business it does not involve itself in questions of
Politics”
(c) Taylor’s Scientific Management is “ a combination of subtle brutality of bourgeois exploitation and a number of its greatest scientific achievements”
2. (a) “Delegated legislation and Administrative tribunals have been identified as the manifestation of ‘New Despotism’, ‘Triumph of Bureaucracy’ and virtual renunciation of democracy”. Critically Examine. 30 marks
(b) ‘Constructive Conflict’, ‘De-personalizing Orders’, ‘Functional Relationship’ and ‘Cumulative Responsibility’ defines the idealism in Mary Parker Follett’s concept of ‘Dynamic Administration’. Critically Evaluate. 30 marks
3. (a) Define Public Administration. Analyze the role of Public Administration vis-à-vis liberalization, privatization and globalization. 40 marks
(b) Examine the models of Max Weber and Chester Barnard with reference to ‘bureaucratic authority’. 20 marks
4. (a) Among many other tools, Right to Information is just another way of enforcing accountability and transparency in the administration. Discuss. 40 marks
(b) Headquarter and Field relationships determine the tenor of implementation of programmes. Comment. 20 marks
Section- B
5. Answer all three questions in not more than 200 words each: 20*3= 60
(a) “Good Governance has been characterized as form of ‘neo- imperialism’, non- ecological and ethnocentric in nature”. Discuss critically.
(b) “NPM emerged as a critique of bureaucratic model of Max Weber and its foundations lay deep in economic management and theories”
(c) “The Hawthorne researches demonstrate the need to analyze organizations as living social structures”
6 (a) Weber’s ideal type model of the ‘rational- legal’ bureaucratic organization produces certain dysfunctional consequences. Discuss. 40 marks
(b) Judicial Activism in India is not a case of ‘Judicial Overreach’ or ‘Judicial Adventurism’ but has helped in safeguarding citizen’s interests. Illustrate with examples. 20
7. (a) Socio-Psychological approach of Douglas McGregor as manifested in Theory X and Theory Y has important managerial implications. Discuss. 30 marks
(b) The ‘newness’ of NPA (New Public Administration) has rightly been questioned as it presented ‘old wine in a new bottle’. Discuss. 30 marks
8. (a) Discuss the evolution of Public Administration with special emphasis on post- 1970 developments. 40 marks
(b) Citizen Charter ensures simple and quick responses by administration along with its accountability directly to the people. 20 marks
Questions
I have synchronous's model papers
topics : Organisations , accountability & control, admin law, personnel admin
1a. the distinction b/w line and staff is a distraction without a difference
1b. state philosophy forms the bedrock of admin law in a country, discuss.
1c. admin law is not an ethnocentric concept . discuss the various schools of thought of admin law.
1d. what is the rationale behind legislative investigation . how it is exercised in the indian context.
2a. deparmentalisation has important implication for org performance and effectiveness comment.
2b. admin adjudication and delegated legislation are against the principle of separation of powers per se. comment.
3. The efficiency of the govt. machinery and the quality of services rendered by it depends upon the soundness of its recruitment system. elaborate (60)
4. Define the term civil society. how does it influence the basic balance b/w state and market to ascertain good governance. (60)
5a. nothing is safe that does'nt show that it can bear discussion and publicity. explain in view of transparency of governmental policy.
5b. wilson's scientific admin and concept of false consciousness fails to propel media to shape a need addressed society.
5c. what is the need for performance appraisal. what are the various steps involved in achieving its effectiveness.
5d. position classification hinders horizontal and vertical mobility. comment.
6. Citizen's participation in admin is a must for good governance. how it is enmeshed in the Indian context. Elaborate in light of the growing trend of social audit.(60)
7a. What is PPP and what are its forms. how does it figure in the changing paradigm of development.
7b. Bring out the reasons for growth and dangers of delegated legislation
8. ''if ethics is lost , everything is lost in public admin.'' what are the major frameworks of ethical standards in public admin , discuss.
topics : Organisations , accountability & control, admin law, personnel admin
1a. the distinction b/w line and staff is a distraction without a difference
1b. state philosophy forms the bedrock of admin law in a country, discuss.
1c. admin law is not an ethnocentric concept . discuss the various schools of thought of admin law.
1d. what is the rationale behind legislative investigation . how it is exercised in the indian context.
2a. deparmentalisation has important implication for org performance and effectiveness comment.
2b. admin adjudication and delegated legislation are against the principle of separation of powers per se. comment.
3. The efficiency of the govt. machinery and the quality of services rendered by it depends upon the soundness of its recruitment system. elaborate (60)
4. Define the term civil society. how does it influence the basic balance b/w state and market to ascertain good governance. (60)
5a. nothing is safe that does'nt show that it can bear discussion and publicity. explain in view of transparency of governmental policy.
5b. wilson's scientific admin and concept of false consciousness fails to propel media to shape a need addressed society.
5c. what is the need for performance appraisal. what are the various steps involved in achieving its effectiveness.
5d. position classification hinders horizontal and vertical mobility. comment.
6. Citizen's participation in admin is a must for good governance. how it is enmeshed in the Indian context. Elaborate in light of the growing trend of social audit.(60)
7a. What is PPP and what are its forms. how does it figure in the changing paradigm of development.
7b. Bring out the reasons for growth and dangers of delegated legislation
8. ''if ethics is lost , everything is lost in public admin.'' what are the major frameworks of ethical standards in public admin , discuss.
Questions
syllabus : admin theory and admin behaviour..
1) a. Scientific mgmt is a primitive tool of industrial polyarchies.Comment
b. According to weber,in a social system the manner in which power is legitimized determines the nature of the administrative system.Elucidate
c. As a tool of conflict resolution,Follets "integration" presents several practical difficulties .Explain.
d. legitimate authority flows from coordination,not coodination from authority"(follet).Comment.
2)a. Major implication of following theories X and Y assumption can be seen in management process.Managerial beliefs tend to alter the nature of planning,Leading as well as Controlling in organizations.
b. highlight the practical assumptions of management process school and comment on their validity.
3) a. The ideal type of bureaucracy is held by its proponent to be most efficient.Do you agree?
b. what are the key characteristics of the post modern (post bureaucratic) organization? also highloght the factors that have induced changes in traditional bureaucratic paradigm of organizational mgmt.
4) a. Highlight the major conclusions of Hawthrone stidies.to what extent would it be appropriate to refer to human relations school as neo classical.
b. Authority is a character of communicatiob in a formal organizatio(Barnard).comment
Section b
5 a. Linking pin model.short note.
b. the assumptions of closed model and open models of organizations are based on extreme positions.Discuss
c.Fiedlers contigency theory.Short note
d. webers insistence on impersonality conflicts with efforts in contemporary org to generate espirit de corps team culture.explain
6. a one of the imp features of vroom valence theoary is that it recgnized individual differences in work motivation and suggests that motivation is a complex process to maslows and herzbergs simplistic models.elucidate
b. Herzbergs 2 factor theory is often regarded a an extension of maslows need hierarchy .in light of this statement, bring out the similarities and dissimilarities between their contribution.
7 in the context of communication in org ,answer the following
a.imp of communication in motivation.
b. Problems of upward commn in org and techniques to address the same.
c. contemporary issues in org communication.
8 a.Game theory and decision making.short note
b.techniques nas practices of incremental decision making are criticized as an "ideological reinforcement of pro-inertia and anti-motivation forces prevalent in all human organizations". Comment..
1) a. Scientific mgmt is a primitive tool of industrial polyarchies.Comment
b. According to weber,in a social system the manner in which power is legitimized determines the nature of the administrative system.Elucidate
c. As a tool of conflict resolution,Follets "integration" presents several practical difficulties .Explain.
d. legitimate authority flows from coordination,not coodination from authority"(follet).Comment.
2)a. Major implication of following theories X and Y assumption can be seen in management process.Managerial beliefs tend to alter the nature of planning,Leading as well as Controlling in organizations.
b. highlight the practical assumptions of management process school and comment on their validity.
3) a. The ideal type of bureaucracy is held by its proponent to be most efficient.Do you agree?
b. what are the key characteristics of the post modern (post bureaucratic) organization? also highloght the factors that have induced changes in traditional bureaucratic paradigm of organizational mgmt.
4) a. Highlight the major conclusions of Hawthrone stidies.to what extent would it be appropriate to refer to human relations school as neo classical.
b. Authority is a character of communicatiob in a formal organizatio(Barnard).comment
Section b
5 a. Linking pin model.short note.
b. the assumptions of closed model and open models of organizations are based on extreme positions.Discuss
c.Fiedlers contigency theory.Short note
d. webers insistence on impersonality conflicts with efforts in contemporary org to generate espirit de corps team culture.explain
6. a one of the imp features of vroom valence theoary is that it recgnized individual differences in work motivation and suggests that motivation is a complex process to maslows and herzbergs simplistic models.elucidate
b. Herzbergs 2 factor theory is often regarded a an extension of maslows need hierarchy .in light of this statement, bring out the similarities and dissimilarities between their contribution.
7 in the context of communication in org ,answer the following
a.imp of communication in motivation.
b. Problems of upward commn in org and techniques to address the same.
c. contemporary issues in org communication.
8 a.Game theory and decision making.short note
b.techniques nas practices of incremental decision making are criticized as an "ideological reinforcement of pro-inertia and anti-motivation forces prevalent in all human organizations". Comment..
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