Wednesday, 11 February 2026

 

📘 Public Administration – Paper I
Ultra Tough Thinker Comparison (20 Marks)


 Question (250 Words)

“While Weber conceptualized bureaucracy as a rational-legal structure, Simon exposed the limits of administrative rationality.” Compare and critically analyse.

 Exam Hall Instructions

  • Word Limit: 250 Words
  • Time Limit: 8 Minutes
  • Introduce both thinkers briefly
  • Explain Weber’s rational-legal model
  • Explain Simon’s bounded rationality
  • Compare their views on decision-making
  • Conclude with contemporary relevance

 Analytical Points to Cover

  • Hierarchy and Rules (Weber)
  • Impersonality and Efficiency
  • Bounded Rationality (Simon)
  • Decision-Making Model
  • Satisficing vs Maximizing
  • Critique of Classical Theory
  • Application in Indian Administration

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