pyq/2014/public-administration-optional-i/7

(a) "The technical and multidisciplinary nature of e-government has created an interdependent relationship within government between policymakers, programme administrators and technical specialists." Analyze in the context of generalist-specialist relationship. (20 marks)

(b) "Self-Help Groups have not only empowered women, but have also brought about attitudinal change among all stakeholders towards women development." Discuss. (15 marks)

(c) "Many Asian and African countries have inherited the colonial idea of civil service as a privileged elite. Hence, the social status of the civil service is an important aspect of the bureaucracy's unsuitability for change." Comment. (15 marks)