Mains Answer Writing
Concept Mapping Mentorship- Covering Syllabus Through Themes
- GS & Optional
Category: Optional,
Test Date: 16 Feb 2024 07:00 AM
Instruction:
- There will be 2 questions carrying the First Question is-10 marks Write your answers in 150 words and the Second Question is-15 marks Write your answers in 250 words.
- Any page left blank in the answer-book must be crossed out clearly.
- Evaluated Copy will be re-uploaded on the same thread after 2 days of uploading the copy.
- Discussion of the question and one to one answer improvement session of evaluated copies will be conducted through Google Meet with concerned faculty. You will be informed via mail or SMS for the discussion.
Question #1. Edward W. Weidner views Pragmatism as unplanned directional growth with no system change in his analysis of Development Administration. Comment . 10 marks (150 words)
Question #2. How “Development Administration” differs from “Traditional Administration”? 15 marks (250 words)
(Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate's grasp of his/her material, its relevance to the subject chosen, and to his/ her ability to think constructively and to present his/her ideas concisely, logically and effectively).
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Model Answer
Question #1. Edward W. Weidner views Pragmatism as unplanned directional growth with no system change in his analysis of Development Administration. Comment . 10 marks (150 words)
Approach:
- Give brief about Weidner and basis on which he developed 8 models.
- Explain his Pragmatism model.
One of the necessary tasks for development administration is identification of the circumstances under which modernity or nation-building and socio-economic progress take place. Several sets of conditions are possible, using directional growth, system change, and planned or intended change as varying elements. Now, we will examine the each set of conditions, which Edward W. Weidner has formulated them into eight developmental models.
Pragmatism: Unplanned Directional Growth with No System Change
In this model, a little change in differentiation and coordination with the decentralised initiative, competition, adoption and emulation, growth in the direction of modernity or nation building and socio-economic progress could be brought about. The most common form of development to be found in mildly liberalising regimes, world around is unplanned growth in a development direction accompanied by no system change. According to this model, it is relatively painless; it produces some short run payoffs and does not require complicated planning mechanisms. In countries, where integrated attack on poverty, disease and social isolation have not been launched and there is at least a limited desire to adjust to the changing world, the most natural and attractive course to follow is unplanned growth in a development direction with no system change. It is natural and the most important supplement to extensive programme of planned change.
Question #2. How “Development Administration” differs from “Traditional Administration”? 15 marks (250 words)
Approach:
- Point out the contrasting features of DA and TA.
| Traditional | Developmental |
| i. Regulatory Administration (routine operations) | i. Unpredictable new takes or problems (rapidly changing environment) |
| ii. Oriented towards efficiency and (emphasis on individual effectiveness in achievement of goals) | ii. Oriented towards organizational economy |
| iii. Task orientation and conformity | iii. Relationship oriented |
| iv. Sharp and elaborate hierarchical goals structure (strict and authoritative, changing roles confidence) | iv. Structure shaped by requirements of (flexibility and continuously climate of mistrust) mutual trust |
| v. Centralised decision-making (Empirical (past experience as the main guide of to problem solving) | v. Wide sharing decision-making. approach to problem solving and use improved aids to decision-making) |
| vi. Emphasis on maintaining status quo (resistance to organization change) | vi. Continuing organisational development in response to environmental demands |
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