For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service (PMS)
SUBJECT: Public Administration (Paper-1)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt FIVE questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q. No. 1
Contemporary public administration has been powerfully influenced by broader governance trends such as public ethics and reinventing government. Evaluate this statement as a permanent feature or only a temporary trend in the context of Pakistan. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
It is essential for public administrators to understand the nature of intergovernmental relationships in a federal setup, since it is impossible for any level of government to work in isolation. Discuss at least five key areas of vertical intergovernmental administrative issues in Pakistan that must be addressed to preserve federalism. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
In contemporary governance approaches, different stakeholders play an important role in the public policy process. Discuss how the Federal Government and the Punjab Government formulated and implemented public policy by engaging stakeholders for prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
Line-item budgeting is conventionally used for provincial and federal government budgets in Pakistan. Suggest an alternative public budgeting approach. Explain why the suggested approach would be more suitable and effective in achieving current political and economic objectives. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
How is Human Resource Management (HRM) different from the traditional concept of Personnel Administration? Discuss the key challenges faced by public sector organizations in Pakistan while implementing modern HRM practices. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
What do you understand by workforce diversity? Why is maintaining a diverse workforce in public sector organizations becoming increasingly important? How can effective diversity management enhance creativity in government decision-making? (20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Define decentralization and its main types. Briefly evaluate major governance reforms in Pakistan aimed at decentralization since 2001. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
Discuss the expanding role of citizen participation in open and inclusive governance. To what extent can citizens be engaged in public administration and development processes in Pakistan, considering the quality of citizenry and democratic ideals? (20 Marks)
SUBJECT: Public Administration (Paper-II)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt FIVE questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q. No. 1
“Regulatory agencies function outside direct executive supervision.” Discuss this statement in the context of political interference in regulatory agencies in Pakistan. Also discuss their functions and give prominent examples. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
Highlight the context, content, and causes of major Local Government reforms in Pakistan. Evaluate their effectiveness and suggest the way forward. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
What major changes in fiscal relations between the Federal and Provincial governments were introduced under the 18th Constitutional Amendment? Discuss progress, challenges, and suggest solutions. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
“For good governance, Pakistan needs civil service reforms.” Discuss recent civil service reform efforts in Pakistan and compare them with past reforms. Evaluate their success and suggest improvements. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
“The pro-poor growth agenda has important implications for donor support.” Discuss the role of donors and mechanisms of pro-poor policymaking in Pakistan. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
پاکستان has undertaken several reforms to improve its tax administration and Tax-to-GDP ratio. Compare Pakistan’s efforts with other developing countries and suggest key reforms needed for improvement. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Modern service delivery requires civil servants to understand ICT, private sector roles, and innovative governance models. Discuss the training framework of government employees in Pakistan and evaluate whether it meets current demands. (20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
International Financial Institutions play a major role in development. Discuss Pakistan’s experience with international lenders in addressing development challenges. (20 Marks)
