December, 2009

Ms-92 : Management of Public Enterprises

SECTION –A

1. 'The changeover from public to private sector has taken a number of forms'. Critically comment on the statement taking into consideration the transformation of public to private sector.

2. What are the different types of audit ? Explain how public enterprises maintain a higher degree of accountability through audit process carried out by various government agencies ?

3. What do you understand by the concept of 'sickness' in case of public enterprises. What are the different causes of sickness ? Explain with suitable examples.

4. Write a note on the Public Enterprises Selection Board (P.E.S.B) , with respect to its functions, constitution and the selection procedure followed by them ? Discuss its relevance in today's context .

5. Write short notes on :

(a) Wage policy

(b) Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)

SECTION – B

6. Unions, with few exceptions, have opposed privatisation of PSEs in general. Even in cases where full protection of workers interest is assured, they have been reluctant. The prevalent aversion, it appears sterns more from a conservative ideology than a rational outlook but  there is more to this aversion.

(a) List out the factors which you think are responsible for aversion to privatisation.       

(b) Explain the causes, which result in such kind of aversion.

(c) What in your opinion is the impact on the work culture of an organization which goes

for privatisation ? Explain.