Federal Public Service Commission
Re-Examination of Competitive Examination
For Recruitment to Posts in BS-17 Under
The Federal Government, 2013
Public Administration
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES ..............MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE:
(iii) Attempt Only FOUR question from Part II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Part- II
Q.2. Define public administration though ‘subject matter’ and ‘managerial’ perspectives.
(20)
Q.3. Do you agree that scientific management is still used in several public sector organizations? Substantiate your answer with practical examples.
(20)
Q.4. How do perception, stereotyping and ethnocentrism affect communicationg with employees across culture?
(20)
Q.5. What are the three critical situational variables identified by the Fielder? If these are very favorable, what is the most effective style to use?
(20)
Q.6. What are the major symptoms of groupthink? Can you give example from your own experience where groupthink may have occurred?
(20)
Q.7. What are the “Big Five” Personality Traits? Which one seems to have the biggest impact on personality? How would knowledge of “Big Five” help you in your job as a manager?
(20)
Q.8. Write notes on any TWO of the following:-
(10 each)(20) a) Types of organizational structure
b) Ombudsman and administrative accountability
c) Constitutional provisions regarding budgeting in Pakistan