CSS Public Administration Past Paper 2008
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. It is said that “PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION is nothing less than the whole government in action”. What is your view about the nature of public administration?
Q.3. “The Hawthorne studies played a significant role in changing the dominant view at the time that employees were no different from any other machines that the organization used.” Discuss the human relations movement with particular emphasis on the Hawthorne studies.
Q.4. “Bureaucratic power is not the same as administrative effectiveness. A powerful bureaucracy is administratively weak.” What are your reasons for agreement or disagreement with the statement?
Q.5. The CSP officers were accused of harboring a colonial mentality, of being little more than “Brown Englishmen” in the conduct of duties. Do you agree with this observation? Comment.
Q.6. Discuss various styles of leadership. What style of leader do you prefer? Justify your preference.
Q.7. Explain the new administrative setup under the Local Government Ordinance 2001. How far did it affect the efficiency of bureaucracy?
Q.8. Analyze the recruitment and training process of Central and Provincial Services.