Administrative law week 7

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What is the primary focus of the new public management (NPM) concept?

Maximizing profits for service providers

Meeting the needs and expectations of service recipients (correct)

Reducing the scope of public sector tasks

Centralizing power within government agencies

Which of the following represents a limitation of the NPM paradigm?

It assumes market solutions can address varied social needs (correct)

It utilizes traditional management practices

It enhances regulatory control over public agencies

It encourages uniformity in service provision

Opponents of NPM argue that it does not differentiate between which types of clients?

Clients who subsidize services and clients who demand services (correct)

Clients with managerial expertise and those without

Short-term customers and long-term clients

Government agencies and private entities

What is one of the criticisms regarding the market environments established by NPM in the public sector?

They do not represent true competitive markets Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a goal of administration under the NPM approach?

Increasing community involvement and control Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of New Public Management (NPM) in comparison to traditional public administration?

Greater emphasis on personal responsibility of managers Signup and view all the answers

How does NPM evaluate the success of public programs?

Using the 3Es principle: economy, efficiency, effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which organizational structure is characteristic of NPM?

Divided among units organized around specific services Signup and view all the answers

What does NPM advocate regarding the roles of public authorities?

Reduction of the functions performed through privatization Signup and view all the answers

How are relationships within administrative units structured under NPM?

Based on contracts and result-oriented agreements Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable departure NPM makes from classic bureaucratic practices?

Creation of more flexible employment and working conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the approach to goal-setting in NPM?

Goals are clearly delineated with evaluative indicators Signup and view all the answers

In what way does NPM propose to handle public sector tasks?

By subjecting certain tasks to market evaluation through contracts Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable consequence of the monotony of work within traditional organizational models?

Decline in productivity Signup and view all the answers

How does the traditional model of public management primarily characterize organizational operations?

Through hierarchical coordination and strict rules Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect may lead to a decrease in motivation among employees in traditional models?

Emphasis on objectivity and rationality Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary aim of New Public Management (NPM) in reforming public organizations?

To increase emphasis on economic efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What critique do opponents of New Public Management raise regarding its applicability?

It fails to distinguish between public and private sector differences Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic aligns with the traditional model of public service as identified by Guy Peters?

Equality both inside and outside the organization Signup and view all the answers

What does the New Public Management model suggest in terms of organizational objectives?

Orientation towards achieving measurable outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the traditional model of public administration?

Focus on dynamic and adaptive strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of governance compared to NPM?

The relationship between government and society Signup and view all the answers

Which concept advocates for the government to 'steer rather than row'?

New Public Management (NPM) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect do governance and NPM share?

An emphasis on accountability to citizens Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes NPM from governance in terms of ideology?

NPM promotes corporate values in public service Signup and view all the answers

In terms of focus, governance primarily emphasizes which of the following?

Processes and relationships Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be argued that the government should not be solely held responsible for social policy?

The law of supply and demand dictates public service delivery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best captures the essence of NPM's view of public management?

It aims for corporate-style efficiency in the public sector Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable difference in goals between NPM and traditional public administration?

Concern for citizen satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes new public governance (NPG) from traditional public administration?

NPG involves multiple actors in a network, including citizens. Signup and view all the answers

Which term is considered a hallmark of public governance?

Stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern that arises from the shift of power to networks in both NPG and NPM?

Public accountability Signup and view all the answers

How does NPG relate to the principles of democracy?

It supports participatory and deliberative democracy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of new public governance?

Centralized decision-making by government officials Signup and view all the answers

What role do citizens play in the context of new public governance?

They are viewed as stakeholders with interests in public decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the principle of subsidiarity in new public governance?

It allows public tasks to be delegated to civil society organizations. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is commonly associated with both new public management (NPM) and new public governance (NPG)?

Increased participation of private actors in public governance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of New Public Management (NPM) compared to governance?

Efficiency and citizen satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

How does NPM utilize public choice theory in its framework?

To provide tools for reforming public service delivery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the philosophical foundation of governance?

An emphasis on the relationship between government and society Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of governance as explained in the content?

Authoritative allocation of values Signup and view all the answers

How does governance view the Weberian model in relation to its practices?

It sees the Weberian model as appropriate in certain situations Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is mainly overlooked by New Public Management?

The processes of social policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about NPM is correct?

NPM emphasizes the efficiency of public goods provision. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of governance, what is emphasized about public goods?

Their unique cultural and political roles must be recognized. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traditional Administration

Weber's ideal bureaucratic organization prioritizes employee competence and performance for career advancement
A clear hierarchy and chain of command define individual responsibilities
Legal authority ensures organizational continuity and replacement of employees without disruption
All activities and processes are documented for control and improvement
Positions are assigned for a specific time and not appropriated by employees
Employees are exclusively employed by the organization, avoiding conflicts of interest
Employment decisions prioritize competence over other factors
Employees are organized within a defined hierarchy and chart
Compensation is tied to position and responsibility
Employee career paths are based on efficiency and performance

Problems in Ideal Bureaucracy

An avalanche of regulations: Each new situation requires a new procedure, leading to an excessive number of rules over time
Monotony of work: Codified and described procedures can lead to boredom and reduced productivity
Distancing from organization: Emphasizing objectivity alienates employees from organizational activities, impacting motivation and commitment
Restricted creativity: Regulating and documenting all aspects hinders creativity and development outside established patterns

New Public Management

Public management models evolve in response to challenges in public spending, service quality improvement and efficiency.
Public management reform emphasizes economic aspects of funding and better service quality and efficiency
Public organizations are expected to adopt managerial concepts used in the private sector for improved efficiency
It involves implementing market mechanisms
Aims for economic, efficient, and effective public organizations

NPM Features

Focus on results rather than processes
Emphasis on manager responsibility
Flexible employment, working, and organization conditions
Well-defined goals and evaluation measures (3Es principle: economy, efficiency and effectiveness)
Market evaluation of tasks (e.g., contracts)
Reduced public sector responsibilities via privatization

NPM in Relation to Traditional Forms of Management

Organizational Structure: Traditional management is centralized, while new management divides among specific services and is based on contracts
Relationships: Traditional relationships are indefinite, whereas new relationships have clear and defined goals and evaluations
Operation Modes: Traditional management is based on governance ethics, lacking organizational change, while new management adopts modes from the private sector

NPM Funding, Management Style, Results-Orientation, and Control Method

Funding: Fixed or growing budget with potential cuts
Management Style: Important role for political skills, knowledge of regulations, and transparent practices
Results: Implicit and explicit standards, need for clearly defined goals
Control: Controlling results and outcomes, while also controlling procedures and spending

NPM Strategy

Political Control: Strategic management involving political and administrative leadership and clear mandates
Streamlined Processes: Decentralized organization, greater independence, focus on results, and producing reports
Professional Development: Increased responsibilities for management employees, increased management training, career planning, and employee development
Relations with Citizens: Improved relations through marketing and quality of governance

NPM Concept

NPM is a result of dismemberment of organizational structures and decentralization of power
It involves: recipient focus, promotion of competition among service providers, transfer of control to the community, decentralization, and participatory management
Results-driven approach
Combines efforts of public, private, and non-governmental sectors.
NPM has limitations in applying efficient public sector reform due to variations in social needs, consumer difference, and market structures

New Public Governance

Public governance is not a structure, but a process involving public and private actors in complex interactions
Key features: interested in processes, stakeholder engagement, and democratic participation
Similarities with NPM: both concepts shift power from bureaucratic structures toward networks, encourage accountability, and seek greater efficiency
Differences from NPM: governance is less ideological and more focused on relationships with society and maintaining government control over key services
Governance also emphasizes the importance of processes to understand why government does what it does, and how to improve effectiveness.

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