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Politics vs Administration: Key Differences

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What is the primary reason for protecting administrators against political pressures?

To strictly separate administration from politics

To ensure they wield more power than politicians

Based on their technical competence (correct)

To allow them to participate in policy making

According to Woodrow Wilson, where does the field of administration lie?

In the realm of policy making

Outside the sphere of politics (correct)

At the intersection of politics and business

Within the sphere of politics

What is the main challenge in the politics-administration dichotomy, according to John Pfiffer?

Separating the roles of politicians and administrators

Allowing administrators to participate in policy making

Ensuring administrative neutrality

Drawing a clear line between policy making and administration (correct)

What is the orthodox view on the role of local government officials in policy making?

They should have no hand in policy making Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of strictly separating administration from politics?

To prevent politicians from manipulating administrators Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument against administrative officers having absolutely no hand in policy making?

It is unrealistic in practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of administrative neutrality?

It ensures that administrators make decisions based on technical competence Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of administrators in the policy process, according to John Pfiffer?

They should exercise as much discretion as will be allowed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in implementing public policy, according to the text?

Drawing a clear line between policy making and administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the orthodox school of politics and administration?

It advocates for a strict separation of politics and administration Signup and view all the answers