Day: August 23, 2016

Syllabus – Scientific management and its Critique; Hidden Syllabus. What light does Antonio Gramsci ‘s critique of Taylorism throw on its socio-psychological underpinnings ? (200 words)

Syllabus – Scientific management, Classical theory In what respects the Taylor’s “Scientific management” theory different from the classical organizational theory expounded by Gulick,Urwick etc ? (200 words)

Syllabus – Participative management, Mcgregor; According to Macgregor, “true professional help is not in playing God with the client, but in placing professional knowledge and skills at the client’s disposal.” In the light of above statement, justify how theory-Y is indicative and not prescriptive. (200 words)

Syllabus -Dynamic Administration, Mary Follet Follett’s work was not directed towards the resolution of the conflict of ideas, but towards the resolution of structural conflicts between workers and capitalists.” In the light of the statement critically evaluate Follett’s idea of dynamic administration. (250 words)

Syllabus -Functions of Executive – Barnard. “Globalisation has transformed the nature and character of State from traditional administrative Welfare State to a Corporate State.” Analyse the changes in the nature of public administration in this context. (200 words)

Topic: Moral philosophers and thinkers; 8) “Morality is not properly the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.” Discuss. (150 Words) General

Topic:  Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism 7) Can India be accused of brutally crushing civilian protests in the Kashmir Valley? Critically comment on the role played by security forces in managing internal and border security challenges  in the Kashmir Valley. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 6) Discuss the merits and demerits of introducing making mandatory the directly elected mayoral system in Indian cities. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, 5) Do you think the present turbulence within the NGO sector in India is due to failure of governance? Critically analyse government’s recent NGO policy. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) “Although geography gives India many advantages in both Nepal and Burma, Delhi has been unable to reinforce it with other instruments such as economic diplomacy. ” Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) In the light of recent events, critically discuss how India’s diaspora policy has evolved during past four decades. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 2) Critically evaluate the role being played by RBI in regulating India’s financial sector. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint