pyq/2015/public-administration-optional-i/1

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (10x5=50)

(a) Waldo’s ‘The Administrative State’ provides a fundamental challenge to some of the orthodox premises. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Discuss how the Public Choice Theory promotes the concept of ‘Steering’ and undermines the concept of ‘Rowing’ in visualising efficient and effective administration. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) “Delegated Legislation is a necessary evil.” Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Do you agree with the view that the charismatic approach of the mid-1970s is a “new version” of the Classical Trait Theory of Leadership? Give reasons. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) “The term policy implementation is in some respects preferable to the label public administration.” Argue. (10 marks, 150 words)