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. (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Revenue Budget?

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

Which government administration introduced 'Open federalism'?

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

What was a highlight of the 2007 Budget?

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

What was the focus of the 2008 Budget?

<p>Debt reduction and tax cuts (A)</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) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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