Classical Public Administration History

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According to Leonard D. White in his book, what did he mention about administration?

  • It should remain unchanged and not evolve into a science
  • It is already a science and does not require transformation
  • It is an art that has the potential to be transformed into a science (correct)
  • It is solely an art that cannot be transformed into a science

Which of the following variables was NOT presented by Max Weber in relation to bureaucracy?

  • Client-centeredness (correct)
  • Hierarchy
  • Neutrality
  • Impersonality

When did the concept of Development Administration originate?

  • 1950s to 1960s (correct)
  • 1800s to 1950s
  • 1926
  • 1946

What did Woodrow Wilson emphasize the need for in public administration based on his essay?

<p>To differentiate politics from administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common sense does the text point out starting in ancient and classical public administration?

<p>The importance of client-oriented public administration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of public administration during the Traditional/Classical Public Administration stage focus on?

<p>Institutionalizing administrative capacity for collective purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Caiden (1982), what is a common action in all societies in relation to public administration?

<p>Organizing people to advance public welfare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What idea is presented by the works of history like the Code of Hammurabi and Confucianism regarding public administration?

<p>Public administration serving the interests of the public (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the household officials in monarchical Europe as mentioned in the text?

<p>Administration of justice, finance, and training of armies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'administration for the public' and 'administration of the public' as highlighted in the text?

<p>'Administration for the public' focuses on collective welfare, while 'administration of the public' centers around personal interests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concept of Development Administration originated in the 18th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Development Administration primarily focuses on the development of first world countries.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concept of public administration during the Traditional/Classical Public Administration stage was complex and involved advanced applications.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Woodrow Wilson's essay 'The Study of Public Administration' emphasized the amalgamation of politics and administration.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The institutionalization of administrative capacity for collective purposes was a key aspect in the evolution of public administration according to historical texts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Max Weber's variables in bureaucracy include hierarchy, division of labor, informality, and partiality.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Leonard D. White mentioned in his book that public administration has already transformed into a science.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confucianism and the Code of Hammurabi both highlighted the importance of 'administration of the public' rather than 'administration for the public'.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Caiden (1982), all societies share the common action of organizing people for advancing specific personal interests.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Public administration in monarchical Europe focused solely on personal services and neglected public affairs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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