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Dwight Waldo argued that a single, authoritative definition of public administration is possible.
Dwight Waldo argued that a single, authoritative definition of public administration is possible.
False
The word 'public' is used to mean something that is open, communal, unrestricted and easy to have access.
The word 'public' is used to mean something that is open, communal, unrestricted and easy to have access.
True
According to Pfifner and Prethus, administration is defined as the organization and direction of human and material resources to achieve desire ends.
According to Pfifner and Prethus, administration is defined as the organization and direction of human and material resources to achieve desire ends.
True
Berkley and Rouse (2008) view the word 'public' as referring to the government of a given area.
Berkley and Rouse (2008) view the word 'public' as referring to the government of a given area.
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The word 'administration' emerged from the Latin word 'ministare' which means to serve or manage.
The word 'administration' emerged from the Latin word 'ministare' which means to serve or manage.
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According to Simon et al, administration appears when two men cooperate to move a stone that neither could have moved alone.
According to Simon et al, administration appears when two men cooperate to move a stone that neither could have moved alone.
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Public administration involves only the detailed and systematic execution of public law, according to Woodrow Wilson.
Public administration involves only the detailed and systematic execution of public law, according to Woodrow Wilson.
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Ghana's public administration system is primarily concerned with managing abundant resources for the benefit of the community.
Ghana's public administration system is primarily concerned with managing abundant resources for the benefit of the community.
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Public administration is closely associated with numerous private groups and individuals in providing services.
Public administration is closely associated with numerous private groups and individuals in providing services.
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In times of rapid changes and social crisis, public administration does not need innovative and timely policy formulation.
In times of rapid changes and social crisis, public administration does not need innovative and timely policy formulation.
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