Question Index · I. Public Administration: Concepts, Approaches and Context

Chapter: I. Public Administration: Concepts, Approaches and Context

Single home for Chapter I past papers, grouped by FPSC syllabus item. 17 answer pages and 15 MCQs (2024–2026). A question that tests two items is filed under its main item and cross-listed under the other. 2022 Q2 repeats 2020 Q7 — revise one answer.

1. Definitions → I.1

2. Role and Scope of PA in Society → I.2

• Also: 2015 Q2 (public vs private, item 1) · 2026 Q3 PPPs and the centrality of PA (Ch X) → 2026 · Q3 · Why public administration remains central in public–private partnerships (20 marks)

3. Issues: Democracy vs Bureaucracy · Politics vs Administration · Efficiency vs Equity → I.3

• Also: 2019 Q2 (item 1) · 2024 Q2 neutrality (Ch VIII) → 2024 · Q2 · Political neutrality, civil-service reform and policy choices (20 marks)

4. Core Values: Rule of Law, Efficiency, Equity and Fairness, Responsiveness → I.4

5. Traditional Public Administration → I.5

• Also: 2025 Q2(a) (item 4) · 2020 Q2 bureaucratic model (item 6)

6. New Public Management → I.6

• Also: 2025 Q2(b) (item 4)

7. New Public Service → I.7

• No standalone question yet (2015–2026). Used as the third column in items 5–6 answers. High 2027 probability.

8. Governance Approach (good governance, e-governance) → I.8

• Also: 2026 Q3 PPPs (item 2) · 2025 Q3(a) network governance (Ch II.6)

9. Islamic Concept of Public Administration → I.9

• No question yet (2015–2026). Keep the 20-mark outline on I.9 ready.

10. Historical Roots of PA in Pakistan → I.10

• No question yet (2015–2026). Keep the 20-mark outline on I.10 ready.

11. Extra — Evolution of PA (five paradigms)

12. All Chapter I MCQs (A–D with explanations)

13. Related questions stored in other chapters

• 2023 · Q6 · Globalisation and public administration at every level (20 marks)
• 2026 · Q8a · Causes of globalisation (10 marks)

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