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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A.(PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2014.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
What is meant by business communication?
2.
Bring out the basis of English grammar.
3.
What are the major contents of a sales letter?
4.
Write a short note on ‘Status Enquiry’.
5.
How to prepare the drafting for short speeches?
6.
Explain the basic rules for establishing a bank.
7.
What is the necessity for planning for state?
8.
Define Affidavits.
PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Describe the meaning and structure of business letter.
10.
Explain the different types of business letters with
examples.
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Explain the important elements of a good order.
12.
Write an essay on ‘Industries’.
13.
Distinguish between indemnity bond and affidavit simple
sale agreement.
14.
Analyze the
development.
15.
Write an essay on planning in India.
role
of
banking
in
promoting
rural
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DE–089
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (P.A) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Explain the scope of management.
2.
What are the strategical and tactical decisions.
3.
What is planning? State the types of planning.
4.
What
are
the
disadvantages
of
line
and
staff
organization.
5.
Define
delegation?
What
are
the
features
of
delegation?
6.
Explain the Nature of Motivation.
7.
What is leadership? What are the characteristics of
leadership?
8.
What are the advantages of co-ordination?
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PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Discuss the Nature and Scope and importance of
management.
10.
Planning is the essence of management – Explain.
11.
Write a essay on principles of management.
12.
Explain the techniques and importance of good direction.
13.
What are the span of management? What are the factors
affecting the span of control.
14.
How communication can be made effective?
15.
Explain the essentials of performance budgeting system.
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DE–090
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANISATION
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Explain the evolution of public administration.
2.
Bring out the importance of informal organisation.
3.
Explain the concept of line agency.
4.
Analyse the system theory of organisation.
5.
Describe the classical theory of organization.
6.
Explain the executive control over administration.
7.
Define the basic principles of organisation.
8.
Bringout the importance of systems theory.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Explain the meaning, nature and importance of public
administration.
10.
Bringout the relation between politics and public
administration.
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11.
Explain the importance of human relation theory in the
administrative organisation.
12.
Distinguish between delegation and decentralization.
13.
Bringout the significance and importance of unity of
command.
14.
Explain the salient features of internal organisation of a
department.
15.
Describe the composition and functions of organisation
and methods.
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DE–091
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
ADMINISTRATIVE THINKERS
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Explain the important principles of Management by
Henry Fayol.
2.
Estimate the contribution of Woodrow Wilson to Public
Administration.
3.
Point
out
the
contribution
of
Peter
Drucker
to
Administrative theory.
4.
Explain the views of Barnard on organization.
5.
Explain the contribution of Mary Parker Follett to
Administrative Thought.
6.
Write a short note on “Hygiene theory”.
7.
Bring out Follett’s views on leadership.
8.
Discuss the Dro’s Model in Public Policy analysis.
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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Critically analyze the ideas of F.W. Taylor on Scientific
Management theory.
10.
Critically examine Max Weber views on Bureaucracy.
11.
Bring out the importance of Elton Mayo’s Empirical
Study of social groups.
12.
Explain Mary Parker Follett ideas on Conflict.
13.
Analyze the
C.I. Barnard.
14.
Discuss the contribution of F.W. Riggs to Administrative
theory.
15.
Explain the characteristics of basic human needs
identified by Abraham Maslow.
Executive
Functions
mentioned
by
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DE–092
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Define the nature of public Personnel Administration.
2.
Discuss the importance of Position Classification.
3.
Explain the basic features of civil service.
4.
Describe the objectives of Training.
5.
Examine the process of Recruitment.
6.
Write a note on ‘Redressal of Public Grievances’.
7.
Bring out the advantages of merit system.
8.
Write a short note on Neutral Bureaucracy.
PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Explain the meaning and scope of Public Personnel
Administration.
10.
Describe the recent
Administration.
development
of
Personnel
wk 3
11.
Discuss the methods followed in Position Classification.
12.
Define Morale. What are the factors necessary for
maintaining high morale?
13.
Give an account of the functions of employee unions.
14.
Enumerate the main characteristics of Bureaucracy.
15.
Discuss the various methods of recruitment to civil
services in India.
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DE–093
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEM
(U.K., U.S.A., FRANCE AND SWISS)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Explain the different types of Constitution.
2.
Describe the important features of the Presidential Form
of Government.
3.
Describe the law-making process in UK.
4.
What is Administrative Law?
5.
What are the procedures adopted in amending the
Constitution of USA?
6.
Write a short on ‘Referendum’.
7.
Point out the Judiciary Powers of the House of Lords.
8.
What is meant by Direct Democracy?
PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Examine the position and powers of the Prime Minister of
England.
10.
“The American Senate is the most powerful second
chamber” – Discuss.
wk ser
11.
Write an essay on the important features of the French
Judiciary.
12.
Describe the nature of Referendum Recall and Initiative
as devices of Swiss Direct Democracy.
13.
Critically examine the powers and functions of the
French Parliament.
14.
Analyze the role of political parties in U.S.A. political
System.
15.
Explain the functions of the Plural Executive in
Switzerland.
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DE–094
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2014.
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
What is Development Administration?
2.
Explain the meaning of Sustainable Development.
3.
Bring out the important elements of Educational policy of
India.
4.
Discuss the Nutrition Programmes of Tamil Nadu.
5.
What are the causes for migration from rural to urban?
6.
Analyze the importance of District Planning.
7.
Examine the role of National Development Council in
planning.
8.
Describe the
Panchayat.
structure
and
functions
of
District
PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Explain the nature, scope and importance
Development Administration in Modern era.
of
10.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Land
Reform Policy in India.
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11.
Describe the various health programmes of Tamil Nadu
and its impact.
12.
Discuss the role of planning commission in Development
Administration in India.
13.
Explain the salient features of New Panchayat System.
14.
Define NGO and its role in the Civil Society.
15.
Examine the role of World Bank in the Development
Process.
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DE–095
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A.(PA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
COMPUTER AND DATA PROCESSING
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 10 = 50 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Explain the basic components of a computer.
2.
Explain any two
time/Time sharing).
3.
Discuss the data processing cycle.
4.
Write short notes on structured programming.
5.
Discuss briefly about batch processing system.
6.
Draw a flowchart for finding the biggest of two numbers.
7.
Explain in detail about inventory control.
8.
Write short notes on query package.
processing
methods
(Batch/Real
PART B — (20 × 1 = 20 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
9.
(a)
Fill in the blanks :
(i)
—————–– refers to the physical items
associated with the computer system.
(ii)
Raw data is processed by the computer into
—————––.
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(iii) One byte equals to —————–– number of
bits.
(b)
(c)
(iv)
Main memory is also known as —————––
memory.
(v)
—————–– is a software which is an
interface between user and a computer.
Match the following :
(i)
CPU
– Online processing
(ii)
Software
– Output device
(iii) Monitor
– World Wide Web
(iv)
Internet
– Central Processing
Unit
(v)
Air-line reservation
– Program
Say true or false :
(i)
Analog computer is a computing device that
works on continuous range of values.
(ii)
ALU is the brain of the computer system.
(iii) The OS is a system software.
(d)
(iv)
Sequential file is economical.
(v)
Flowchart is the graphical representation of
an algorithm.
Choose the correct answer :
(i)
MICR stands for
(1)
Magnetic Ink Character Reading
(2)
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
(3)
Magnetic Ink Code Reading
(4)
Magnetic Ink Character Rating.
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(ii)
The —————–– directs and controls the
activities of the computer system.
(1)
Central processing unit
(2)
Main memory
(3)
Control unit
(4)
Input unit.
(iii) Removing errors is known as
(iv)
(v)
(1)
Debugging
(2)
Destroying
(3)
Testing
(4)
Implementation.
Which of the following is file organization
technique?
(1)
Linear
(2)
Sequential
(3)
Batch
(4)
Time sharing
IP stands for
(1)
Internet protocol
(2)
Internal point
(3)
Insert protocol
(4)
Input.
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PART C — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
10.
Write short notes on auxillary storage.
11.
Explain the process of writing an algorithm.
12.
Write short notes on decision tables.
13.
Describe the various reporting techniques.
14.
Explain production planning and control.
15.
Explain any one online processing system.
16.
Discuss briefly about railway reservation.
17.
Draw a flowchart for finding the sum of first n odd
number.
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DE–096
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2014.
Public Administration
PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
Examine the significance of financial administration.
2.
Point out the budgetary principles.
3.
What is performance budgeting?
4.
Describe the importance of public expenditure.
5.
Explain the composition and functions of the estimate
committee.
6.
Explain the various stages of preparation of budget.
7.
Critically analyse the union-state financial relations in
India.
8.
Comment on the working of the public accounts
committee.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Explain the main features of audit in India.
10.
Describe the
parliament.
process
of
enactment
of
budget
in
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11.
Examine the organisation and functions of ministry of
finance in India.
12.
Explain the role of comptroller and auditor general of
India.
13.
Bring out the features of planning programme budgeting
system.
14.
Briefly explain the various kinds of budget.
15.
Discuss financial administration as a tool for national
development.
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DE–097
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2014.
INDIAN ADMINISTRATION
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1.
State governor.
2.
Central secretariat.
3.
District collector.
4.
State planning commission.
5.
Indian administrative service.
6.
Constitutional head.
7.
Union finance commission.
8.
Field administration.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
What do you understand by the state council of
ministers?
10.
Identify the importance of district administration.
11.
Explain the functions of the union finance commission.
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12.
Write an essay
administration.
on
the
13.
Enumerate the centre-state financial relations.
14.
Explain the role
Administration.
15.
Critically analyse the cases for specialist and generalist
of civil service in India.
of
prime
district
minister
development
in
Indian
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DE–098
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2014
LOCAL BODIES IN INDIA
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1.
Explain the nature of self-governing villages in the Vedic
period.
2.
Write a note on British land revenue policy.
3.
Discuss
the
features
of
community
development
programme.
4.
Write a salient features of 64th constitutional Amendment
Act.
5.
Describe the reports of the Balwantrai Mehta committee.
6.
What are the financial resources of the rural local
self-government?
7.
Write a note on the 11th schedule of the Indian
constitution.
8.
Bring out the means of state control over local
self-government.
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PART B — (4  15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9.
Discuss the historical development of the rural local-selfgovernment.
10.
Explain the need for decentralization of Panchayat Raj
institutions in the context of liberalization.
11.
Describe the reports of the Ashok Mehta committee
report.
12.
Enumerate the salient features of 73rd constitutional
Amendment Act.
13.
Discuss the features of national extension scheme.
14.
Comment on the
panchayat Act, 1994.
15.
Local government provides political leadership at grass
root levels – Discuss.
implementation
of
Tamilnadu
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