Jammu and Kashmir SET Unit 9: Public Administration - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Jammu and Kashmir SET Unit 9: Public Administration

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1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (J & K SET JUNE 2022)

A

B

C

D

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2. As an independent discipline of study, the roots of Public Administration is traced with Woodrow Wilson's essay on the study of Administration, which appeared in the Journal: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Journal of Political Science

(B) Political Science Quarterly

(C) Political Science Review

(D) Journal of Politics and Society

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3. Who among the following is associated with 'Prismatic Sala Model'? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Chester Barnard

(B) Paul Appleby

(C) A.V. Dicey

(D) F. W. Riggs

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4. The Comparative approach in Public Administration involves: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Analyzing similarities and differences in administrative structures and processes across countries.

(B) Studying the administrative practices of multinational corporations.

(C) Comparing public and private secto management practices.

(D) Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery.

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5. According to Chester Barnard's list of qualities of leadership, which one among the following is not in the list? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Manipulative

(B) Vitality

(C) Decisiveness

(D) Persuasiveness

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6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): Bureaucracy refers to tasks and procedures of administration.

Reason (r): Bureaucracy refers to a body of administrative officials.

(A) Both (a) and (r) are true and (r) is correct explanation of (a)

(B) Both (a) and (r) are true but (r) is not correct explanation of (a)

(C) (a) is true, but (r) is false

(D) (a) is false, but (r) is true

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7. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Assertion (A): Chester Barnard developed the theory of organisation and functions of executive in the organisation.

Reason (R): He laid out the principle of zone of indifference in authority.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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8. In the two lists given below, List-I provides the list of thinkers, while List-II indicate the prominent theories/approaches given by them in Public Administration. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

A

B

C

D

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9. Which of the following principles are propounded by Scientific Management Approach in Public Administration? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. Rule of Thumb

2. Cooperation

3. Individualism

4. Harmony

Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

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10. The concept of 'Mental Revolution' is given by which of the following thinker? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Henry Fayol

(B) Frederick Herzberg

(C) F.W. Riggs

(D) F.W. Taylor

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11. Who propounded the need hierarchy theory of human motivation? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Abraham Maslow

(B) Robert K. Merton

(C) F.M. Marx

(D) Mary Parker Follet

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12. Given below are two statements: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Statement I: Public Choice Approach Theory supports the bureaucratic model of administration.

Statement II: Vincent Ostrom is a supporter of Public Choice Approach Theory.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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13. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): New Public Management is anti-positivist, anti-technical and anti-hierarchical.

Reason (R): It lays emphasis on relevance, values and equity to provide better services to citizens in public interest.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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14. The concept of 'Bounded Rationality' is associated with which one of the following? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Herbert Simon

(B) F.W. Riggs

(C) Abraham Maslow

(D) Max Weber

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15. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Principle of unity of command cannot always be strictly followed in an organisation.

Reason (R): Employees are quite often subject to dual control in organisations.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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16. Which of the following are important characteristics features of prismatic society given by F.W. Riggs? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. Homogeneity

2. Heterogeneity

3. Formalism

4. Overlapping

Codes:

(A) 1, 3 and 4

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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17. Consider the following statements regarding Elton Mayo and choose the correct statements from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. Elton Mayo conducted Hawthorn experiments to support his studies.

2. He stated that employees are motivated far more by monetary and environmental factors than relational factors.

3. He recognised the importance of Human beings in organisations than machines.

4. He wrote the book, “The Human Problems of an Industrial Civilisation”.

Codes:

(A) 1, 2, and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 3 and 4

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18. Which of the following is associated with the 'Circular Response' principle in leadership aspect of organisation? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Chester Barnard

(B) Mary Parker Follet

(C) Peter Drucker

(D) Max Weber

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19. Which one of the following statements is correct about POSDCORB? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Choose from the codes given below.

1. It focuses on humanistic elements in an organisation.

2. Luther Gulick coined this acronym.

3. It incorporated the principles of administration.

4. In the POSDCORB, 'C' stands for 'control'.

Codes:

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 2, 3 and 4

(D) 2 and 3

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20. Arrange the following stages in the evolution of Public Administration in Chronological order. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

a. Principles of Public Administration

b. Era of Challenge

c. Crisis of Identity

d. Politics-Administration Dichotomy

Codes:

(A) a, b, c, d

(B) b, c, d, a

(C) d, a, b, c

(D) a, d, c, b

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21. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

A

B

C

D

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22. Who among the following coined the term "Development Administration"? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) U. L. Goswami

(B) George Gant

(C) Paul H. Appleby

(D) Leonard White

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23. Consider the following statements regarding Elton Mayo and choose the correct statements from the codes given below.(J & K SET JUNE 2022)

1. Elton Mayo conducted Hawthorn experiments to support his studies.

2. He stated that employees are motivated far more by monetary and environmental factors than relational factors.

3. He recognised the importance of Human beings in organisations than machines.

4. He wrote the book, “The Human Problems of an Industrial Civilisation”.

Codes:

(A) 1, 2, and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 3 and 4

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24. In the two lists given below, List-I provides the list of thinkers, while List-II indicates the prominent theories/approaches given by them in public Administration. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the codes given below. (J & K SET JUNE 2022)

A

B

C

D

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25. The concept of 'Bounded Rationality' is associated with which one of the following? (J & K SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Herbert Simon

(B) F.W. Riggs

(C) Abraham Maslow

(D) Max Weber

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26. According to Mary Parker Follett, the best approach to conflict is: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Ignoring it and hoping it will resolve itself.

(B) Forcing a resolution through authority.

(C) Finding a compromise that satisfies both parties.

(D) Integrating and harmonizing diverse perspectives

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27. According to Chester Barnard, communication should be: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) Centralized, with top management controlling all communication channels.

(B) Limited to formal written reports and documents.

(C) Encouraged at all levels of the organization, promoting open dialogue.

(D) Restricted to official memos and directives.

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28. In the two lists given below, List-I provides the list of thinkers, while List-II indicates the prominent theories/approaches given by them in Public Administration. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from codes given below: (J & K 2023)

A

B

C

D

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29. Which of the following principles are propounded by Scientific Management Approach in Public Administration? (J & K 2023)

1. Rule of Thumb

2. Cooperation

3. Individualism

4. Harmony

Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

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30. The concept of 'Mental Revolution' is given by which of the following thinker? (J & K 2023)

(A) Henry Fayol

(B) Frederick Herzberg

(C) F.W. Riggs

(D) F.W. Taylor

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