pyq/2022/public-administration-optional-i/5

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

(a) Development Administration 'embraces the array of new functions assumed by the developing countries'. Explain.

(b) Policy evaluation contributes fundamentally to sound public governance. Discuss.

(c) Weber's construct of bureaucracy has served a great heuristic purpose in furthering research in the field of Comparative Public Administration. Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons.

(d) Standards are the foundation which do not replace regulations but complement them. Comment.

(e) 'Outcome budgeting addresses the weaknesses of performance budgeting.' Elaborate.