[BA 3rd Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2014, Political Science, Major, Public Administration]
1. Select the correct option: 1x8=8
- The ‘POSDCORB’ was coined by Smithburg/Thompson/Luther Gullick/L. D. White.
- The institution of Ombudsman was first conceived and put into operation in England/USA/China/Sweden.
- The need for a sound recruitment policy was first realised by America/India/China/Great Britain.
- Indian School of Public Administration was established in 1956/1957/1958/1959.
- The years 1917-27/1927-37/1937-47/1947-57 were the golden years of principles and techniques in the life of the public administration.
- Article 315/325/335/345 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Public Service Commission for each State.
- The Railway Budget in India was separated from General Budget in the year 1947/1950/1937/1921.
- The principle of span of control is associated with Gladden/Hamilton/J. D. Mooney/ L. D. White.
2. Write on the following (within 150 words each): 4x4=16
- Public administration as a discipline.
- Four differences between line agency and staff agency.
- Four characteristics of Government Corporation.
- Ombudsman.
Answer the following questions (within 500 words each):
3. What is public administration? Is public administration an art or a science? Explain with arguments. 4+8=12
Or
How does public administration differ from private administration? Do you agree with the view that the difference between the two has been narrowed down today? 8+4=12
4. What is scalar process? Discuss the merits and demerits of the scalar process. 3+4+4=11
Or
Discuss the features of Independent Regulatory Commission. Why is it called the Fourth Organ of the Government? 7+4=11
5. What is promotion? What are the essentials of a sound promotion system? 4+7=11
Or
What do you mean by morale in public administration? Discuss the various elements responsible for the development of the morale in public service. 4+7=11
6. What is budget? Discuss the basic principles of budget. 4+7=11
Or
Discuss the composition and functions of Public Accounts Committee. 4+7=11
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7. What do you mean by people’s participation in administration? Discuss the various problems faced by the people participating in administration. 4+7=11
Or
Discuss the main features of the Lokpal Bill, 2011.
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