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MASTER OF ARTS (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) Term-End Examination December, 2011 00 O MPA-012 : ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 hours Note : Answer any five questions out of the following given in sections 1 and II, in 500 words each, selecting at least two questions out of each section. All questions carry equal marks. SECTION - I

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'Just as POSDCORB describes the scope of public administration, the integral and managerial views describe its nature'. Discuss

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Examine the basic principles of Taylor's Scientific Management.

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Discuss the concept, characteristics and types of organisation.

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Examine the assumptions underlying Theory 'X' and Theory 'Y' as identified by Douglas McGregor.

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views of David Easton on Systems Approach. 7.

Discuss the concept and characteristics of a

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Learning Organisation. 8.

Elucidate the developments that led to the

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emergence of the New Public Management Perspective. 9.

Bring out the importance of Critical Theory in

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Public Administration. 10.

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Types of organisational culture

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Anti-goals of New Public Administration

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