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What is a characteristic of the third sector's financial management practices?
What is a characteristic of the third sector's financial management practices?
Which of the following represents a misconception about the federal bureaucracy in Canada?
Which of the following represents a misconception about the federal bureaucracy in Canada?
Which model of public administration is described as being influenced by both British and American sources in Canada?
Which model of public administration is described as being influenced by both British and American sources in Canada?
What is a notable feature of the governmental structure beyond the federal bureaucracy?
What is a notable feature of the governmental structure beyond the federal bureaucracy?
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How many Canadians worked in various public organizations according to Statistics Canada?
How many Canadians worked in various public organizations according to Statistics Canada?
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What term did Andrew Graham use to describe employees working for the private sector under government grants?
What term did Andrew Graham use to describe employees working for the private sector under government grants?
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What does the term 'patronage' refer to in relation to the Canadian public bureaucracy?
What does the term 'patronage' refer to in relation to the Canadian public bureaucracy?
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Which of the following best defines the function of regulations within government practices?
Which of the following best defines the function of regulations within government practices?
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What is one main challenge in understanding the Canadian public service?
What is one main challenge in understanding the Canadian public service?
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Which of the following is NOT identified as a sector of Canadian society influencing the bureaucracy?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a sector of Canadian society influencing the bureaucracy?
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What does the 'rule of threes' concept in the public service suggest?
What does the 'rule of threes' concept in the public service suggest?
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Which role do Officers of Parliament primarily serve?
Which role do Officers of Parliament primarily serve?
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What is a characteristic feature of the bureaucratic structure discussed?
What is a characteristic feature of the bureaucratic structure discussed?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the public service and Parliament?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the public service and Parliament?
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What type of administration is emphasized as essential in the changing expectations of government?
What type of administration is emphasized as essential in the changing expectations of government?
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In the context of Canadian bureaucracy, what does the concept of horizontal management refer to?
In the context of Canadian bureaucracy, what does the concept of horizontal management refer to?
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What principle differentiates New Public Management (NPM) from traditional bureaucratic government regarding service delivery?
What principle differentiates New Public Management (NPM) from traditional bureaucratic government regarding service delivery?
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Which principle is emphasized within traditional bureaucratic government?
Which principle is emphasized within traditional bureaucratic government?
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What was a significant change in Canadian public bureaucracy after 1967?
What was a significant change in Canadian public bureaucracy after 1967?
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How did the New Public Management (NPM) approach to governance define 'steering'?
How did the New Public Management (NPM) approach to governance define 'steering'?
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Which of the following reflects a common characteristic of New Public Management compared to traditional bureaucratic governance?
Which of the following reflects a common characteristic of New Public Management compared to traditional bureaucratic governance?
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What was a key factor in the evolution of Canadian public bureaucracy until 1917?
What was a key factor in the evolution of Canadian public bureaucracy until 1917?
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Which aspect is least associated with the principles of New Public Management (NPM)?
Which aspect is least associated with the principles of New Public Management (NPM)?
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What does the principle of 'monopoly' refer to in the context of traditional bureaucratic government?
What does the principle of 'monopoly' refer to in the context of traditional bureaucratic government?
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Study Notes
GOVN 390 - Public Policy & Admin Govn
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Unit 1: Introduction to Public Policy and Administrative Governance
- J.J. Guy's chapter explores the structures, roles, and complexities of government administration in Canada.
- The implementation of government policies and management of public programs and services are central to public administration.
- The role of civil servants and administrative bodies is crucial in translating political policies into actions.
- Government is characterized by its hierarchical structure, comprised of departments and agencies.
- Ministerial responsibility is a fundamental principle in Canadian public administration, where ministers are accountable for their departments' actions.
- Relationships between elected officials and civil servants can be complex and strained.
- Mechanisms including parliamentary committees, the Auditor General, and access to information laws are crucial for accountability and transparency.
- The administration of government is dynamic and evolving.
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Unit 1 Reading Assignments
- The administration of government by J.J. Guy (2010)
- Organizational design and management decision making by D. Johnson (2017)
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Unit 2: Public Bureaucracy in Theory and Practice
- Organizational design and management decision-making in public and private sectors is important.
- Johnson (2017) describes the work of Henri Fayol and Luther Gulick on management functions.
- The Hawthorne Studies examined worker behavior and motivation.
- Important managerial theories include those of Weber, Taylor, and Gulick.
- Concepts such as incrementalism, rationalism, bounded rationality, and mixed scanning are explained.
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Unit 3: Parliament, Bureaucracy, and Accountability in Canada
- Westminster conventions and public service values are crucial to understanding the Canadian public service.
- The organization and management of the public service are influenced by distinct laws,
- roles, and responsibilities.
- Accountability, ministerial responsibility, and public service anonymity are key themes.
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Reading Assignments
- The handbook of Canadian public administration by Dunn (2010)
- The legislative map of the federal public service (Thomas, 201x)
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Additional units
- Other units and reading assignments cover additional topics; the text does not include titles for other units apart from a Unit 1 overview, 2 Public Bureaucracy chapter overviews and specific reading assignments. For more detailed information, please provide specific unit numbers or topic areas.
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