BPAC-101 EM 2DEC 2024 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (BAPAH)

Term-End Examination December, 2024

BPAC-101 : PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Section—I

1. Examine the points of distinction as well as similarities between public and private administration.
2. Analyse the post-Weberian bureaucratic narratives.
3. Write a note on Dror’s optional model of decision-making.
4. Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Relevance of administrative management approach

(b) Nature of public policy approach

Section—II

5. “The evolution of public administration as a specialised field of study falls into a number of critical stages.” Elaborate.
6. Write a note on the meaning and basic features of public choice theory.
7. Examine the parameters of understanding gender in administration.
8. Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Pursuit of public interest

(b) Issues and challenges of good governance