JNU Unit 9: Public Administration - Political Science Coaching Centre

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JNU Unit 9: Public Administration

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1. The Mechanistic Theory of Organisation is also referred to as the (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Classical theory

(B) Bureaucratic theory

(C) Scientific management theory

(D) Group behaviour theory

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2. Which of the following is not a feature of New Public Administration? (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Relevance

(B) Values

(C) Social Equity

(D) Measurement

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3. The theory of 'Prismatic Society' in Public Administration is based on: (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Study of public services in developed and developing countries

(B) Institutional comparison of public administration in developed countries

(C) Structural-functional analysis of public administration in developing countries

(D) Historical studies of public administration in different countries

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4. In Max Weber's classification, modern governments are increasingly dependent on one of the following: (JNU MA 2019)

(A) The divine right of rulers

(B) Skillful manipulation of the ruled

(C) The recognized authority of certain offices of the state

(D) The personal charisma of rulers

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5. Max Weber has referred to the ‘ideal types’ of authority. Consider the following. (JNU MA 2020)

A. Traditional Authority

B. Modern Authority

C. Charismatic Authority

D. Legal-Rational Authority

Which of the above types are mentioned by Max Weber in his writings?

(A) A and C only

(B) A, C and D only

(C) A, B and D only

(D) A, B, C and D

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6. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Prismatic Society propounded by Fred W. Riggs? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Heterogeneity

2. Formalism

3. Overlapping

4. Rationalism

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7. The Hawthorne Experiment in Public Administration is associated with: (JNU MA 2021)

1. Human Relations Theory

2. Rational Choice Theory

3. Decision Making Theory

4. Psychological Theory

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8. Who among the following is considered to be the chief proponent of the post‐bureaucratic theory? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Max Weber

2. Warren Bennis

3. Elton Mayo

4. William G. Scott

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9. Given below are two statements (JNU MA 2021)

Statement I: Public Choice Approach is associated with Vincent Ostrom.

Statement II: Structural Approach is not associated with Herbert Simon.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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10. Match List I with List II (JNU MA 2021)

1. A‐I, B‐II, C‐III, D‐IV

2. A‐II, B‐III, C‐I, D‐IV

3. A‐II, B‐I, C‐IV, D‐III

4. A‐I, B‐III, C‐IV, D‐II

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11. Which one of the following does not constitute the fourteen principles of Management of Henri Fayol? (JNU MA 2021)

A. Division of work

B. Scalar chain

C. Unity of command

D. Promotion

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A only

2. B only

3. C only

4. D only

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12. What is the significance of the Minnowbrook Conference of 1968 in the discipline of Public Administration? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Beginning of New Public Administration

2. Beginning of environmental governance

3. Emergence of Instrumentalist approach

4. Emergence of Functionalist approach

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13. Which one of the following does not constitute the seven principles of POSDCORB advocated by Luther Gulick? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Planning

2. Disciplining

3. Reporting

4. Budgeting

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14. Which of the following statements explain rational choice understanding of international relations? (JNU MA 2021)

A. Individuals are emotional actors in international relations

B. States decide their actions in international politics rationally

C. State behavior in international politics is based on cost‐benefit analysis

D. States are the only actors in international relations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only

2. C and D only

3. B and C only

4. A and D only

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15. What are the prominent types of authority mentioned by Max Weber? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Charismatic authority

2. Traditional authority

3. Legal‐Rational authority

4. All of the above

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16. Which one of the following is not a statutory commission? (JNU MA 2021)

1. National Commission for Women

2. National Human Rights Commission

3. The Election Commission of India

4. The Law Commission of India

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