📘 Public Administration – Paper I
Riggs vs Weber Comparative Analysis (20 Marks)
Question (250 Words)
“Weber’s model explains bureaucratic rationality in developed societies, whereas Riggs’ prismatic theory explains administrative dysfunction in developing societies.” Compare and critically analyse.
Exam Hall Instructions
- Word Limit: 250 Words
- Time Limit: 8 Minutes
- Introduce both thinkers briefly
- Explain Weber’s ideal-type bureaucracy
- Explain Riggs’ prismatic-sala model
- Compare developed vs developing contexts
- Conclude with contemporary Indian relevance
Analytical Points to Cover
- Rational-Legal Authority (Weber)
- Hierarchy & Rule-Bound Structure
- Formalism (Riggs)
- Heterogeneity
- Overlapping & Nepotism
- Administrative Ecology
- Indian Administrative Culture
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Comparative Clarity + Contextual Application = 140+ Score
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