PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC.-2023
CASE NO. 1C2024
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PAPER-I)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE:
i. All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
ii. Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
iii. No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
iv. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q. No.1 Theory of “Politics Administration Dichotomy” by Woodrow Wilson came up with the idea of separating politics from administration. Debate the logic, bases, and pros and cons of politics administration dichotomy. (20 Marks)
Q. No.2 What is network governance? Identify some of the factors that contribute to an increase in network governance. Also, report some of the advantages and disadvantages to working through networks. (20 Marks)
Q. No.3 Planning is the vital phenomenon for the economic, political and societal development of a country. Discuss the planning machinery and its working mechanism at federal, provincial and district level in Pakistan. (20 Marks)
Q. No.4 Describe some of the ways government obtains funds for operation and proper functioning. Identify the various types of direct and indirect taxes used by government in Pakistan. (20 Marks)
Q. No.5 Compare and contrast personnel management and human resources management. What are the similarities and differences between these two approaches to managing employees, and how do they impact organizational performance? (20 Marks)
Q. No.6 Discuss the key skills required for effective public management. How can public managers develop and improve these skills? (20 Marks)
Q. No.7 Discuss the historical context that led to the development of bureaucratic responsiveness as a concept. (20 Marks)
Q. No.8 What is the role of public-private partnerships in promoting sustainable development? (20 Marks)
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