Pub Ad Q & A
“Critically examine the concept of ‘Good Governance’. How has it evolved as the guiding paradigm for contemporary public administration?”
As a reaction to inefficiency, corruption, and waning confidence in...
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“The New Public Service (NPS) approach emphasises that the role of government is to serve rather than steer. Discuss.”
The New Public Service concept was created by Janet V....
Read More“Herbert A. Simon introduced scientific rigor to decision-making in Public Administration. Explain his decision-making model and its practical relevance in contemporary governance.”
The strict formalism of classical theories was replaced with a...
Read More“Evaluate the contribution of Mary Parker Follett to the field of Public Administration. How do her ideas resonate with contemporary theories of leadership and conflict management?”
Mary Parker Follett (1868-1933) was among the first philosophers to...
Read More“Max Weber’s model of bureaucracy remains relevant, yet it requires adaptation to meet the challenges of modern governance. Critically examine.”
Max Weber’s idea of bureaucracy is still one of the...
Read More“In what ways does Herbert Simon’s concept of ‘bounded rationality’ challenge the classical model of administrative decision-making? Explain its continuing relevance in contemporary governance.”
By challenging the traditional model of rational decision-making put forth...
Read More“Discuss the role of ethics and emotional intelligence in enhancing administrative efficiency in public service.”
Human connection is just as important to public administration as...
Read More“Civil service neutrality and commitment are often seen as contradictory but are actually complementary. Discuss.”
While commitment denotes a dedication to constitutional ideals and developmental...
Read More“Civil servants are expected to act as the conscience keepers of society. Discuss in the light of ethical governance.”
The moral integrity of government is upheld in large part...
Read More“Administrative reforms in India have been repeatedly suggested by committees but implementation has lagged. Discuss.”
Since independence, a number of committees have suggested changes to...
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