JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT
2ND YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
KISII LEARNING CENTER-REGULAR 
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COURSE CODE:  DPS 2103

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 

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Instructions
1.	Answer question 1 (COMPULSORY) and any other 2 questions
2.	Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper
3.	Candidates must hand in their answer booklet to the invigilator while     
          the examination Room

1(a) Explain the contextual meanings of the term administration.	(8marks)
(b) The terms administration, organization and management are often used interchangeably and synonymously in public administration. Explain the differences between the terms.
(c) Explain four features that distinguish public administration from private administration (8marks) 
(d)Highlight four similarities that are between private and public administration (8marks)

2. What are the benefits of the study of public administration?	(20marks)
3. Discuss the four principles of scientific management as proposed by F.W. Taylor. (20marks)
4. Explain the differences between:
(i)	Policy-making and Decision-making	(10marks)
(ii)	Policies and Goals
5. Discuss the major areas of study forming the scope of public  administration  (20marks)