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)