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Which of the following services are included under the definition of goods as per the content?
Which of the following services are included under the definition of goods as per the content?
What is one of the key principles of government procurement mentioned in the content?
What is one of the key principles of government procurement mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT considered a consulting service?
Which of the following is NOT considered a consulting service?
Which type of projects does the content identify as an infrastructure project?
Which type of projects does the content identify as an infrastructure project?
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What does the term 'mix-procurement' refer to in the content?
What does the term 'mix-procurement' refer to in the content?
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What is the primary purpose of staffing in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of staffing in an organization?
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Which of the following is NOT a phase of budgeting?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of budgeting?
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What is meant by 'echoing' in the context of staff development?
What is meant by 'echoing' in the context of staff development?
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Which activity is primarily associated with the directing function in management?
Which activity is primarily associated with the directing function in management?
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What does the term 'budget accountability report' signify?
What does the term 'budget accountability report' signify?
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Which government branches are affected by Procurement RA 9184?
Which government branches are affected by Procurement RA 9184?
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What is the significance of the 'Commission on Audit' in the context of reporting?
What is the significance of the 'Commission on Audit' in the context of reporting?
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In conducting budgeting, which phase involves the direct implementation of the budget?
In conducting budgeting, which phase involves the direct implementation of the budget?
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Which characteristic of public administration emphasizes its function within the executive branch of government?
Which characteristic of public administration emphasizes its function within the executive branch of government?
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Which of the following is considered the first step in the POSDCORB perspective of public administration?
Which of the following is considered the first step in the POSDCORB perspective of public administration?
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What is the significance of the Annual Procurement Plan in public administration?
What is the significance of the Annual Procurement Plan in public administration?
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In public administration, what does the term PAPS refer to?
In public administration, what does the term PAPS refer to?
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What role does market research play in public administration?
What role does market research play in public administration?
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Which of the following statements about public administration is correct?
Which of the following statements about public administration is correct?
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The term POSDCORB in public administration primarily refers to what?
The term POSDCORB in public administration primarily refers to what?
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Why is planning emphasized as the starting point in the Philippine government bureaucracy?
Why is planning emphasized as the starting point in the Philippine government bureaucracy?
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Study Notes
Important Characteristics of Public Administration
- Integral part of the executive branch of government.
- Engages in activities crucial to the state.
- Implements public policies to serve community needs.
- Aligns with citizens' aspirations as expressed in legal frameworks.
- Critique from Waldo and others about its often mechanical and impersonal nature.
- Maintains political neutrality in its functions.
Scope of Public Administration: The POSDCORB Perspective
- Planning is the foundational step in public administration, outlining tasks to be achieved.
- Philippine bureaucracy emphasizes planning, requiring institutional and budget planning annually.
- Agencies develop project activity programs as a starting point for institutional and budget planning.
- Project Activity Programs (PAPS) include detailed budgeting, such as for IT Digitalization initiatives.
- Market research supports justifying equipment needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and competitive pricing.
- The Annual Procurement Plan consolidates agency priorities for the entire fiscal year.
Organizational Structure and Processes
- Organization ensures activities are properly refined and aligned with timelines.
- Staffing involves recruitment, selection, and training of candidates, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Directing includes creating clear instructions for task execution.
- Coordination eliminates overlap between organizational segments, ensuring efficient performance.
- Reporting includes auditing by the Philippine Bureau of Audits, focusing on expenditure scrutiny and budget accountability.
Budgeting Phases
- Budget preparation: Initial drafting of budgetary needs.
- Budget legislation: Legal endorsement of prepared budgets.
- Budget execution: Implementation of the approved budget.
- Budget accountability: Assessing compliance and effectiveness of budget use.
Important Parts of Procurement: RA 9184
- Procurement regulations apply broadly across government branches and instrumentalities, including:
- National Government Agencies (NGA)
- State Universities and Colleges (SUC)
- Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC)
- Government Financial Institutions (GFI)
- Local Government Units (LGU)
Procurement Categories
- Goods: Involves services like maintenance of equipment and various outsourced services (e.g., janitorial).
- Infrastructure Projects: Includes construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of key public works.
- Consulting Services: Engages external expertise for specialized governmental tasks, covering advisory, feasibility studies, and project supervision.
Principles of Government Procurement
- Transparency: Commitment to publicize bidding opportunities.
- Competitiveness: Ensures equal chances for all bidders to participate.
- Streamlined Process: Uniform, straightforward procedures adaptable to technological advancements.
- Accountability System: Monitoring mechanisms to ensure proper project awarding and execution.
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