DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANISATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the scope of public administration.
2. Bring out the differences between public and private
administration.
3. Differentiate between formal and informal organisation.
4. Explain the hierarchy principle of organisation.
5. Analyse the factors determining span of control.
6. Write a note on unity of command.
7. Discuss the behavioural theory of organisation.
8. Explain about organisation and methods.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Elucidate the meaning, nature and evolution of the study
of public administration.
10. Politics-Administration dichotomy Discuss.
Sub. Code
15
DE-065
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Ws 5
11. Explain the importance of informal association in public
administration.
12. Write an essay on structure and bases of organisation.
13. Bring out the difference between classical and human
relations theory.
14. Write an essay on systems theory.
15. Explain various control over public administration.