Day: August 20, 2016

Syllabus – Classical theory. “Classical theory assumes automatons in the place of people and “rule of thumb” in the place of science”. Substantiate. (200 words)

Syllabus – Taylor “Taylor’s Scientific management theory belongs to the 20th century. It fails when applied in modern industrial society”. Critically Comment. (200 words)

Syllabus – Wilson’s vision of Public Administration “While professionalisation was advocated in the management of government, Wilson was well aware of the wider agenda of public administration.” Mohit Bhattacharya.In the light of above statement evaluate the relevance of Wilson’s ideas in developing countries of 21st century. (200 Words)

Syllabus –Weber’s Bureaucratic model and its critique . “Weberian model of bureaucracy lacks emotional validity when applied to modern democratic administration.” Comment. (200 words)

Syllabus –From the so called Hidden syllabus Waldo’s The Administrative State’ provides a fundamental challenge to some of the orthodox premises. Explain (250 words)

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; 9) It is often argued that being an idealist or fully honest while working as a public servant is impractical and unnecessary. In fact it is said that by being honest one invites more trouble than rewards.  Do you agree? Comment. (150 Words) General

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it 8) Should efforts to promote financial inclusion through SHGs continue? Discuss why. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Basics of cybersecurity; Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges 7) There has been steady and accelerating increase in the recorded cases of breach of cyber security in India. To address this issue, what’s the most important step that India has taken? Discuss. (200 Words) IDSA

Topic:  Economic growth and development 6) Is GDP a true and accurate measurement of growth? Discuss the arguments made for and against GDP. (200 Words) Down to Earth

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  5) Does Southeast Asia and its contested littorals such as South China Sea dispute matter to Indian interests? Analyse. (200 Words) IDSA

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 4) Critically evaluate the Rural Electrification Policy of government of India. (200 Words) Down to Earth

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, 3) Do you think inequality against developing and under-developed countries is increasing in global climate negotiations? What are the implications for India of the ‘climate apartheid’? Critically examine. (200 Words) Down to Earth