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SECTION I

1. Define 'State' and discuss the Liberal, Marxist and Neo-liberal perspectives to the study of the state .

2- "Gandhian perspective on the theory of the State can be best reasoned on the basis of his model of polity called
'Swaraj'." Discuss.

3- Discuss the characteristics of Weberian bureaucracy and bring out the role of bureaucracy in the contemporary
context.

4. Discuss the concept of social participation and examine the applied aspects of social justice .

5. Write short notes in around 300, words on each of the following

(a) Fred Riggs' contribution to society ʹ administration relationshiP

(b) Conflict Management at the Macro-level .

SECTION II

6. "The process of globalisation has impacted on public administration by changing the role of the State, Market and
Civil Society." Discuss.

7 . "The present bureaucratic paradigm is defined by New Public Administration, New Public Management,
Organisational Humanism and New Public Service."Discuss.

8. Explain the meaning of 'Ethics' and bring out its context and significance for public administration.

9. What do you understand by Good Governance ? Throw light on Good Governance initiatives in the Indian context.

10. Write short notes in around 300 words on each of the

following :

(a) Reforming Political Executive

(b) Challenges before Civil Society

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SECTION I

1 - Analyse the importance of Public Administration as a specialised subject of study and as an activity.

2. Define organisation and discuss its principles.

3. Discuss the principles of scientific management and highlight its relevance to modern administration.

4. Examine the findings of Hawthorne studies and its relevance to contemporary scenario.
5. Write short notes 300 wrds:

(a) Model of decision making behavior of Herbert Simon.

(b) Significance of interpersonal competence in an organization.

SECTION II

6- Write short notes of around 300 words

(a) Victor Vroom's Expectancy theory

(b) synthesis of closed and open system

7- Explain Chester Barnard's application of system approach to understand administrative processes of an organisation.

8. Define Organisation and differentiate between traditional and learning organisations .

9 - Examine the major thrust areas of First and Second Minnowbrook Conferences.

10- Describe the-state of administrative theory in a dynamic environment.

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SECTION I

1.Explain the concept of public systems management. Examine its theoretical foundations.

2 - Discuss the constitutional environment of public systems in India.

3. Analyse the key social factors that determine the functioning of public systems in India.

4. "Political and Permanent Executive play an important role in policy-process. " Discuss the important models of
relationship between the two in the light of the above statement.

5. Write short notes of around 300 words

(a) Digital Governance (b) National and State Human Rights Commission

SECTION II

6. Critically examine the meaning, nature and effectiveness of judicial activism.

7 .Elucidate the key features of performance budgeting and zero-based budgeting.

8. Discuss the important principles and techniques of total quality management.

9. Bring out the main features of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Suggest measures for its effective
implementation.

10. Write short notes of around 300 words

(a) Concept and objectives of work measurement (b) Strategies for women's empowerment

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SECTION A

1- Discuss various approaches to Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and analyse its different models.

2. Define Job Analysis. Highlight the methods to obtain data for job analysis.

3. Performance appraisal has been of significance since times immemorial. Compare the traditional and modern
methods of performance appraisal.

4. "Material incentives motivate employees." Discuss the statement and analyse the relevance of different types of
incentives.

5. Discuss the meaning and significance of Employee Benefits. Highlight different types of benefits provided to
employees in lndia.

SECTION B

6 - Define Redeployment and discuss its guiding principles and key issues.

7 .Discuss the concept, objectives and significance of capacity building of employees. According to you, what steps are
required for capacity building ?

8- Define Quality Circle and highlight its objectives, structure and process.

9 - Discuss the nature and scope of Human Resource Audit and bring out the issues for designing an effective
information system for Human Resource Audit.

10-Write short note(a) Approaches to Management Development (b) Methods of Conflict Resolution