Public Administration and Business — DU B.Com. (Hons.) Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) What do you mean by public administration? Discuss the similarities and dissimilarities between public administration and business administration. (b) "Civil society is an inclusive, umbrella-like concept referring to plethora of institutes outside the state." (b) "A welfare state is a state which provides for its citizens a wide range of social services." In light of the statement, discuss the meaning and functions of a welfare state. (9,9) 2. (a) What do understand by the term good society? Emphasise the need and importance of good society in the modern times. (b) Discuss the relationship between the concepts of equity and equality citing examples. (9,9) (a) What is the basic structure doctrine of Indian Constitution? Also explain the key features of Indian Constitution. (b) Explain the concepts of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution. How do they differ from Fundamental Rights? (9,9) (a) What are the key features of the Federal System of government of India as outlined in the Indian (b) What is NITI Aayog? Explain the primary functions and responsibilities of NITI Aayog in India's economic planning & development. (b) What do you understand by decentralization of governance. What is the need and significance of decentralization of governance? (9,9) (a) How do businesses impact human rights? What are the challenges that businesses face and the opportunities that businesses gain with respect to human rights? (b) Discuss the features and structure of the Indian Judicial System. (9,9) Write short notes on any three of the following: (a) Doctrine of public accountability (b) Ease of doing business (c) The power of Judicial Review (d) Panchayati Raj Systems (e) PIL versus writ