Government Revenue Budget and Harper Administration Overview
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What is a key difference between public and private administration highlighted in the text?

  • Public administration is not influenced by elections unlike private administration.
  • Private administration has more accountability compared to public administration.
  • Private administration is less efficient due to political considerations, unlike public administration.
  • Public administration is more focused on profit while private administration is focused on public goods/interest. (correct)

    • Why do politicians pay attention to the next 4 years according to the text?

  • To secure power and aim for re-election. (correct)
  • To avoid media scrutiny.
  • To ensure their decisions are neutral.
  • To maintain consistency in program delivery.

    • What makes accountability more complex in the public sector as compared to the private sector?

  • The need to protect ministers from criticism. (correct)
  • The lack of media scrutiny in the public sector.
  • The provision of unprofitable services in the private sector.
  • The control over the HR constraints in the public sector.

    • How does media scrutiny differ between government and private sector according to the text?

    <p>In government, every mistake is highlighted by the media; whereas in the private sector, there is less scrutiny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emphasis of Edwards Deming's approach to quality management?

    <p>Get it right the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is specifically associated with Total Quality Management (TQM) in the manufacturing sector?

    <p>Continuous quality improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are some key theorists associated with Neoclassical Organization Theory?

    <p>Chester Barnard, Robert Merton, Herbert Simon, Philip Selznick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Service Quality management, which tool is commonly used to measure customer satisfaction and expectations?

    <p>Customer surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chester Barnard emphasize in organizations, contrasting with the classical theorists?

    <p>Importance of cooperation and group needs over individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of public administration theories, what did the Civil Service Commission replace in 1918?

    <p>Civil Service Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main critique Neoclassical Organization Theorists had towards classical theorists?

    <p>Emphasis on structure without considering motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Protector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government entity is associated with functions related to Employment and Social Development?

    <p>Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor contributing to the growth of government as explained by Keynesian theory?

    <p>Population growth and urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is NOT mentioned as an example of a regulator and supervisor in the text?

    <p>LCBO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept explains the contraction of the size of the state, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rise of neo-liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Champion of other objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Revenue Budget?

    <p>Announce new taxes and modify existing ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government administration introduced 'Open federalism'?

    <p>Harper Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a highlight of the 2007 Budget?

    <p>Rebates for fuel-efficient automobiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the 2008 Budget?

    <p>Debt reduction and tax cuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program was introduced in Budget 2008 to promote saving for retirement?

    <p>TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the creation of PPP Canada Inc. aim to accomplish?

    <p>Fund various infrastructure needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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