pyq/2021/public-administration-optional-i/1

Answer the following in about 150 words each:

(a) “Governance is about managing self-organizing networks.” Elaborate. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) “Two-dimensional taxonomy was used by Herbert Simon to describe the degree to which decisions are programmed or non-programmed.” Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Examine the approach of public service motivation as an inducement to bring the desired level of efficiency in public service delivery. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) In theory, the ‘civil society organizations’ promote cooperation between people and public service organizations, but in practice, their activities restrict the promotion of government programmes. Analyze. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Fayol and Taylor had different management perspectives, while having similar goal of organizational efficiency. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)