Introduction to Public Administration Final Quiz

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Which of the following policies is designed to influence the behavior of targets?

  • Regulatory policy
  • Behavioral policy (correct)
  • Material policy
  • Distributive policy

Which of the following is the odd one out in the policy process?

  • Agenda
  • Evaluation
  • Legitimation (correct)
  • Formulation

Which statement best explains why politicians are considered superior to administrators?

  • Politicians are more knowledgeable.
  • Politicians have better education.
  • Politicians take more risks.
  • None of the above. (correct)

How many local government units are there in Ghana?

<p>210 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a constitutional body mentioned in the text?

<p>The Brazil 2014 World Cup Commission of Inquiry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model of politics-administration dichotomy stresses interdependency, reciprocal influence, and extensive interaction between elected officials and administrators?

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

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between elected officials and administrators according to the complementarity model?

<p>Distinct roles are recognized, but political supremacy is also acknowledged. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a step in the policy process according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between elected officials and administrators?

<p>There is a need for distinct roles and political supremacy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Behavioral Policy

A policy designed to influence the actions of individuals or groups by providing incentives, setting regulations, or shaping public opinion.

Legitimation in the Policy Process

The process of gaining acceptance and formal approval for a policy by stakeholders, including the public, lawmakers, and relevant institutions.

Politics-Administration Dichotomy

The theoretical separation between the political sphere (setting policy goals) and the administrative sphere (implementing those goals).

Complementarity Model

A model of politics-administration that recognizes the interconnectedness of political and administrative roles, with both influencing and supporting each other.

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Policy Process Steps

The stages involved in developing and implementing public policy, including agenda setting, policy formulation, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation.

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Elected Officials vs. Administrators

Elected officials shape policy direction, while administrators carry out those policies within legal and ethical bounds.

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