,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
PUB1501
NATURE, CONTENT AND SCOPE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
100 Marks
4 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Mr ND BALOYI
SECOND: PROF EJ NEALER
This examination question paper consists of four (4) pages.
,ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain the meaning of the following concepts in detail and illustrate with the use of
examples:
a) Social contract (5)
b) Milieu (5)
c) Demography (5)
d) Community (5)
e) State (5)
1.2 Explain what is meant by “public administration” and use concepts such as needs, society
and services. Use appropriate examples. (10)
1.3 In a short essay, define the concept “government” in your own words, describe various
forms of government and explain the different spheres of government in South Africa.
(15)
[50]
QUESTION 2
2.1 Explain how Jean-Jacques Rosseau viewed the social contract and illustrate with
the use of examples. (10)
2.2 In the context of public administration, describe how the “good life” can be viewed
as an individual issue or as a group matter. (10)
, 2.2 Write a detailed essay, in which you identify and explain the distinguishing criteria on whether
the government should be involved in the provision of individual services. Use appropriate
examples to support your essay. (30)
[50]
TOTAL: [100]
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