Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2005 M.A Principles of Public Administration - Question Paper

TAMILNADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.A.DEGREE exam. (MPS-4 JAN-05)
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
January, 2005.
Time: three hours Maximum marks: 75.

PART A – (3X5=15)
ans any 3 ques. in about 500 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. explain the POSDCORB view of the scope of Public Administration.
2. Write a short note on Public Corporation.
3. How does the executive exercise its control over administration?
4. elaborate the merits of direct recruitment?
5. describe public Relations.

PART B – (4X15=60)
ans any 4 ques. in about 1, 500 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.

6. elaborate the different approaches to the study of Public Administration?
7. explain the hierarchical principle of organization.
8. Examine the nature and functions of Independent Regulatory Commission.
9. “Administrative leadership is the 1st and foremost issue of management”. explain the
statement.
10.Explain the meaning, nature and scope of administrative legal regulations.
11.Critically examine the working of planning commission in India.
12.Explain the budget making procedure and its shortcomings.

Earning:   Approval pending.