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Term-End Examination December, 2006

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ADMINISTRATION
Time : 3 hours
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Maximum Morks: 700

any fiue questions out of the following questions giuen in Secfions I and II, selecting at least two questions out of each section. Atl

questions cqrry equctl marks.

SECTION I 1. Define 'State' and discuss the Liberal, Marxist and Neo-liberalperspectives the study of the state. to 20 "Gandhian perspective the theory of the State can on be best reasonedon the basis of his model of polity called 'Swaraj'." Discuss. Z0 Discuss the characteristics Weberian bureaucracyand of bring out the role of bureaucracyin the contemporary context. 20

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Discuss the concept of social participation and examine the applied aspects of social justice. Write short notes in around 300, words on each of the following (a) Fred Riggs' contribution to society - administration ' relationshiP

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(b), Conflict Management at the Macro-level : ,

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SECTION II 6. "The process of globalisationhas impacted on public by administration changingthe role of the State, Market and Civil Society."Discuss.
7. "The present bureaucratic paradigm is defined by New Public Discuss. 8. Explain the meaning of 'Ethics' and bring out its context 20 Administration, New and Public New Management, 20 Organisational Humanism Public Service."

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and significance for public administration. g. What do you understand by Good Governance ? Throw light on Good Governance initiatives in the Indian context.

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lO. Write short notes in around 300 words on each of the following : (a) (b) Reforming Political Executive Challenges before Civil Society 10 70

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MASTER OF ARTS (PUBLTC ADMINISTRATION) Term-End,Examination December,2006

MPA-012 : ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Mqrks : 700

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Analyse the importance of Public Administration as a specialised subjectof study and as an activity. 20 Define organisation and discuss principles. its

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Discuss the principles of scientific management and highlightits relevance modern administration. to 20 Examine the findings of Hawthorne studies and its relevanceto contemporaryscenario. 20

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Write short notesof around300 wordson each of the

following (a) Model" of decision Simon. (b) Significance "'of organisation. inteipersonal competence in an 'making behaviour' of Herbert

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SECTION II 6Write short notes of around 300 words on each of the following . Z0 (a) (b) 7Victor Vroom's Expectancy theory synthesisof closedand open system

Explain ChesterBarnard'sapplicationof systemapproach to understand administrative processes an organisation. 20 of Define Organisation and differentiatebetween traditional and learningorganisations . 20 Examine the major thrust areas of First and Second MinnowbrookConferences. 20

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10- Describethe-state of administrative theory in a dynamic environment. 20

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MASTER OF ARTS (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) Term-End Examination December, 2006 MPA-013 : PUBLICSYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks ; 100

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SECTION I 1. public systems management. Examine its theoretical foundations. Discuss the constitutional environment of public systems in India. Analyse the kny social factors that functioning of public systems in India. determine the Explain the concept of 2-

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"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.

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Write short notes of around 300 words on each of the following : (a) (b) Digital Governance National and State Human Rights Commission

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SECTION II 6. Critically examine the meaniflg, nature and effectivenessof 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. g. Bring out the main features of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Suggest measures for its ef,f,ective implementation. I O. Write short notes of around 300 words on each of the following : (a) (b) Concept and objectives of work measurement Strategies for women's empowerment

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TrtD-End Examination December, 2006

MPA-014 : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Time : 3 hours Note : Maximum Marks: 700

Attempt five questionsselecting least two from st each sectton.

SECTION A 1Discussvarious approachesto StrategicHuman Resou rce Management (SHRM) and analyse differentmodels. its 20

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Define Job Analysis.Highlightthe methodsto obtain data for job analysis. 20

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Performanceappraisalhas been of significance since times immemorial.Comparethe traditional and modern methods of performanceappraisal. 20

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"Material

incentives motivate employees." Discuss the

statement and analyse the relevance of different types of incentives.

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yee Discuss the meaning and significance of Emplo Benefits. Highlight different types of benefitsprovided to in employees lndia.

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SECTION B 6Define Redeployment and discuss guidingprinciplesand its key issues. 7. Discuss concept,objectives the and significance capacity of building of employees. According to vou, what steps are requiredfor capacitybuilding? 8Z0 20

Define Quality Circle and highlightits objectives, structure and process. 20 Discussthe nature and scope of Human Resou Audit rce and bring out the issues for designing an effective informationsystemfor Human Resource Audit. 20

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10" Write short notes of around 300 words on each of the following : (a) (b) Approaches to Management Development Methods of Conflict Resolution

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