Alagappa University 2008 B.A Public Administration PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION - Question Paper

PART A — (5 X eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
every ques. carries eight marks.

1.Examine the scope of public personnel administration.
2.Explain the principles of compensation.
3.Describe the characteristics of Weber’s Bureaucracy.
4.Do you think that right to strike is important for workers in organisation?
5.What is the significance of training of civil servants?
6.Write a short note on Civil service commission.
7.Discuss the concept of morale in public personnel administration.
8.What are the retirement benefits available for state government employees of India?

PART B — (4 X 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
every ques. carries 15 marks.

9.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of position classification.
10.Critically examine the principles and methods of recruitment to higher civil services in India.
11.Describe as how different methods of promotion are useful in increasing the efficiency of public personnel.
12.Write an essay on the rights of civil servants.
13.Examine critically the methods of redressal of public grievances.
14.Examine the methods adopted to ensure discipline in the public services.
15.Bring out the various kinds of training provided to All India Services.

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