Public Administration Quiz and Flashcards

What does public administration refer to?

How are activities related to public administration denoted in writing?

What is the primary purpose of goods and services provided by the government in public administration?

What are some outcomes of public administration?

Which term is used when referring to the process of public administration?

What is the relationship between the beginning of society and public administration as discussed in the text?

What was the initial social structure in the theories of social contract?

What led to the formation of larger societies according to the text?

How does the text define 'society' in the context of government providing services?

What played a crucial role in the political organization of society into a state according to the text?

How does the text suggest government's role in providing services to society?

Definition of Public Administration

Public administration refers to the process of government delivering services to society and all related activities and institutions.

Goods and Services Provided by Government

Goods and services provided by the government aim to improve the general welfare of society.

Scope of Public Administration

Public administration includes all government-related activities, institutions, and statutes.

Notation

When referring to the phenomenon of public administration, small letters "p a" are used.
Similarly, small letters are used when referring to other everyday activities like walking, writing, and sleeping.

Outcomes of Public Administration

Public administration leads to the formulation of public policies, enactment of the constitution, and the provision of essential services like roads, police, clinics, and schools.

Origin of Public Administration

The beginning of society marked the beginning of public administration as we know it today.

The social contract theories suggest that society existed before the existence of public administration processes.
According to these theories, individuals initially lived in small family units, then formed larger groups, and eventually larger societies, leading to the formation of a centralized authoritative body (the state).

Composition of Society

Society is made up of individuals, implying that when we refer to government providing services to society, we are actually referring to individuals.

Formation of the State

The need for harmonious coexistence among individuals led to the formation of a centralized authoritative body, marking the beginning of the political organization of society into a state.

Learn about the process through which government delivers services to society, with a focus on improving general welfare. Explore government-related activities, institutions, and statutes, as well as the significance of public administration in society.