PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2022
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
The differences between Public Administration and Business Management are profound. Explain how the two fields are alike and how they differ. Why are these two terms not interchangeable?
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
Discuss the major elements of the public policy-making cycle. Highlight the interactions within these elements in the context of public policymaking in Pakistan.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
How do public administrators in Pakistan need to tackle “wicked problems” differently? Discuss by explaining the nature of wicked problems.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
Comparatively evaluate Taylor’s Scientific Management and Weber’s Ideal Bureaucracy, and discuss their relevance to contemporary public organizations.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
Planning is one aspect of the policy process. Discuss the various types of planning and their objectives. What should be the primary concern of the planning group in the planning process?
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
What is devolution? Discuss whether the movement toward devolution is a threat or an opportunity for provincial/national governments in a federal system. How does this apply to Pakistan?
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
“Is corruption in government any worse than in the private sector, or is it just more visible?”
Discuss with reference to Pakistan.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
The essence of Public Value is the revival of government as a value-creating institution. Discuss the role of public administrators during the COVID-19 pandemic in creating value for citizens.
(20 Marks)
PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2020
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
The 18th Constitutional Amendment in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is considered a major event in constitutional history, transferring many powers to provincial governments. How has this change affected the relationship and coordination between federal and provincial governments, particularly in health, education, and agriculture?
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 2
Some public sector issues are considered “wicked problems”, and Pakistan’s public sector lacks institutional and human resource capacity to deal with them. Discuss with examples.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 3
Since the creation of Pakistan, several attempts have been made to reform the civil service. Analyze these reforms and discuss major challenges identified by various commissions, committees, and task forces.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 4
Describe the system of auditing in Pakistan and explain how it can help in controlling corruption and financial mismanagement in the public sector.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 5
How important is the evaluation of public policy after implementation? What techniques can administrators use to ensure proper policy evaluation?
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 6
What is the role of politics in the budgetary process? Explain issues such as representation, consensus, coalition building, and locus of power in allocation of funds.
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 7
Corruption has been a persistent problem throughout history. What corrective measures can foster public ethics to prevent corruption? How can traditional public sector values be reinforced?
(20 Marks)
Q. No. 8
“Devolution, decentralization, autonomy, and local governments are the ultimate solution to governance and service delivery issues.”
Discuss with arguments for or against this statement.
(20 Marks)
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