MGT111 Assignment no 01 Spring 2013

Semester Spring 2013
Introduction to Public Administration (MGT111)
Assignment No. 1
Due Date: MAY 03, 2013 Marks: 20

Instructions:

Please read the following instructions carefully before preparing the assignment

solution:

• This assignment is based on a scenario. Read it carefully and answer the questions given at the end.
• Be very specific and focused on the issue while answering a question
• You should answer with the help of diagrams (system and flow of information),
mention sub system and external environment
• No marks will be given for details
As this case is meant to apply your knowledge, so do not give any definition nor do explain theoretical concepts in answers

Learning Objective:

• To make the students aware of the practical implications of Systems Theory
• To create understanding about sub-system and how systems interact with its
environment

Case:

A few days back a mishap of burning a community’s homes happened in a big city. The
issue was highlighted by the media and hype was created as the affected people
showed their grievances on TV. The affected community also called for a strike on the
next day. The Chief Minister ordered the police department to take the notice of strike as well as made a committee to inquire the whole issue. Police officials reported that strike would not disturb the law and order situation of the city.


The committee inquired the issue and sent final report to the Chief Minister. The Chief
Minister regretted the incident and ordered to help the affected community in rebuilding their houses. International media and agencies also showed their concerns on the issue and asked to assure the rights and safety of all communities.

Questions:

1. Keeping in mind the above scenario draw the System of the whole incident, mention
major Sub-systems, and the External Environment
2. Show the flow of information among different sub-systems

Note:

Only in the case of Assignment, 24 hours extra / grace period after the due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the students on last date.
This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.


Important Instructions:

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.

Deadline:

• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be
accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting Guidelines:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman”/ “Arial” or any ‘readable’ style; and font size
“12 – 14”.
• You are supposed to compose your document in MS-Word.
• Use black and blue font colors only

Solution Guidelines:

• Every student will work individually.
• Give the answer according to question.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video
lectures and use other reference books also.

Rules for Marking

Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if
• It has been submitted after due date
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
• It is in any format other than (MS. Word)
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc.

Best of Luck!

 

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