30 Questions
What is the main content covered in Unit 1 of the course?
The Principles of Public Administration
What is the nature and scope of Public Administration?
Covers both government and non-government organizations
Is Public Administration considered an Art or a Science based on the text?
A blend of Art and Science
Which statement best describes the Approaches to the Study of Public Administration?
Multiple approaches exist with differing perspectives
What is the focus of Basic Principles of Public Administration according to the text?
Core guiding principles for effective administration
In which unit of the course is the discussion on Ecology and Evolution of Public Administration?
Unit 4: Introduction to Public Administration
What does organizing in management involve?
Assigning tasks and resources to specific roles
Which principle of management highlighted by Henri Fayol focuses on employees following a single chain of command?
Unity of Command
What is a key aspect of the Bureaucratic Theory by Max Weber?
Hierarchy of command and control
What is the purpose of commanding in management?
Directing subordinates to perform their work
Which principle of management emphasizes employees putting the organization's interests above their own?
Subordination of individual interest to general interest
What is a characteristic emphasized in the Bureaucratic Theory by Max Weber?
Merit-based decision-making
Why is it important to avoid conflicting orders from different supervisors to a subordinate?
To prevent conflict and confusion within the organization
What does public responsibility entail for political representatives?
Being accountable to the people for their actions
Why is unity of direction crucial for organizational effectiveness?
To ensure members work together towards common objectives
What is the purpose of public relations in governance?
Informing people about government policies and intentions
Why is a chain of command necessary in an organization?
To establish clear lines of authority and communication
How does public responsibility contribute to good governance?
By ensuring accountability and transparency to the people
What is one major reason for the delays in procedure in government organizations?
Protection of public funds
Which term is often used to describe the slow process of administration in government organizations?
Red tapism
What do administration in public and private sectors share according to the text?
Mobilization of resources to achieve goals
What is an important similarity between public and private administrations?
The need for regular goal reviews
Why do public organizations often respond more slowly to the wishes of the people?
Need to adhere strictly to established rules
In what context are private organizations urged to consider factors beyond profit according to the text?
"Treat employees fairly and take account of community impact"
Who is responsible for corrective action in the organization when important but unexpected disturbances occur among workers and colleagues?
CEO
What role does the CEO play in terms of resource allocation within the organization?
Allocating resources of all kinds including materials, human, and financial resources
In addition to managing disturbances, what other role does the CEO play within the organization?
Negotiating with union officials and potential investors
What is one of the tasks of the CEO in relation to converting factors of production into productive use?
Searching the environment for improvement opportunities
Which individual holds the position of head of the management team in an organization?
CEO
Apart from being a motivator, what other significant role does the CEO play in an organization?
Entrepreneur who brings about changes
Test your knowledge on the principles of management including organising, commanding, and coordinating functions within an organization. Learn about the structure of authority, directing subordinates, and correlation of activities.
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