Punjab University 2010 B.A blic Administration - : A, : Part - II - Question Paper

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - PAPER : A
(Personnel Administration)
B.A. 2nd Year

Time Allowed:Three Hours Maximum Marks: 90

Note: (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all.
(ii) Question No. one is compulsory. Attempt rest of the four, selecting atleast
one from every Unit.
(iii) All ques. carry equal marks.

(Compulsory Question)
1. Answer any 9 of the subsequent in brief manner:

(i) Give 2 demerits of recruitment from within.
(ii) Who coined the term 'bureaucracy'?
(iii) Name any 4 important areas of Personnel Administration.
(iv) Give 3 advantages of Tribunals.
(V) Give 2 demerits of position classification.
(vi) In which institute training is imparted to IAS recruits and where is it
situated ?
(vii) Give 2 disadvantages of promotion on seniority basis.
(viii) Give 4 features of Civil Services.
(ix) Name any 4 Central Services in India.
(x) Give 2 functions of Whitley Councils.
(xi) Name any 4 methods of training.
(xii) Define 'Ethics'[Marks 18]

UNIT-I

2. What is position classification and elaborate its merits ? explain the
system of classification of Civil Services in India.[Marks 18]

3. Define 'Bureaucracy'. explain its features and issues.[Marks 18]

UNIT-II

4. Define recruitment. Evaluate the system of recruitment to higher Civil
Services in India. provide your suggestions.[Marks 18]

5. Critically evaluate the structure, functions and working of State Public
Service Commissions in India.[Marks 18]

UNIT-III

6. Discuss the significance of employer-employee relation in Government.
Also explain the role of staff associations in this regard.[Marks 18]

7. Discuss the significance of training in Government. Critically evaluate
the system of training for higher Civil Services in India.[Marks 18]

UNIT-IV

8. Define morale.Discuss the issue of morale in Civil Services in India.
How it can be strengthened ?[Marks 18]

9. Discuss the issue of corruption in India. How far the institution of
Central Vigilance Commission has played effective role to check corruption?
Discuss.[Marks 18]

Earning:   Approval pending.