Public Administration and Management Basics

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What was the role of government seen as in the economy?

Regulatory body

Distributive force

Prime mover (correct)

Passive observer

What was one of the reasons for the emergence of public administration as a subject?

The need for increased efficiency in organizations (correct)

The reduction in government's welfare role

The decline of the private sector

Decreased efficiency in organizations

According to one definition, what is public administration concerned with?

Enforcing laws

Implementing political values (correct)

Making laws

Interpreting laws

What is the process of public administration involved in?

Effecting the intent or desire of a government Signup and view all the answers

What is public administration, according to another definition?

A cooperative group effort in a public setting Signup and view all the answers

What do the different definitions of public administration suggest?

That public administration means different things to different observers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common thread that emerges from the definitions of public administration?

Two things that emerge from the definitions are not specified Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the emergence of public administration as a subject?

That governments are increasing their welfare role Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Executive branch of government?

To implement laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Police Department in the Government of Pakistan?

To maintain peace and order Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of power for the Government of Pakistan?

The Constitution (1973) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Legislature in the Government of Pakistan?

To make laws for the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of citizens in the Government of Pakistan?

Both users and providers of services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Public Administration?

To fulfill the goals of government (welfare of public) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Government and Institutions of State?

The Institutions of State are part of the Government Signup and view all the answers

What is the Government of Pakistan based on?

The Constitution (1973) and the Rules of Business 1973 Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym POSDCORB in management stand for?

Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordination, Reporting, Budgeting Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the construction of Egyptian pyramids in 1491 BC?

It is an example of the practice of administration Signup and view all the answers

When did public administration as a discipline start to be taught in formal educational institutions?

After World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the emergence of public administration as a discipline in USA and Europe?

The changing role of government Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Great Depression in USA and Europe?

High unemployment and low wages Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Mohenjodaro and Harrapa civilizations in the context of administration?

They are examples of planned cities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between public administration as a practice and public administration as a discipline?

One is a practice and the other is a discipline to be taught in formal educational institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of government according to the text?

To provide jobs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Management and Public Administration

Management is defined as POSDCORB, which stands for Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordination, Reporting, and Budgeting.
Administration and management are used interchangeably in general administration.
Public administration as a practice is as old as human civilization, with examples including the construction of Egyptian pyramids and the planning of Mohenjodaro and Harrapa civilizations.

Emergence of Public Administration as a Discipline

Public administration as a discipline emerged after World War I in the USA and Europe due to the changing role of government.
The Great Depression brought large-scale unemployment and low wages, leading to the government's role as a prime mover in the economy.

Reasons for the Emergence of Public Administration

Expanding welfare role of the government
Emergence of the private sector and regulatory role of the government
Need for increased efficiency in organizations
Development of science and technology
Better management of public matters through training in the USA

Definitions of Public Administration

Public administration is the action part of government, realizing the purposes and goals of government.
It is the process of implementing political values through the actions involved in effecting the intent or desire of a government.
Public administration is a cooperative group effort in a public setting, covering all three branches of government and their interrelationships.

Key Points about Public Administration

The study of public administration overlaps with other disciplines, including political science, sociology, economics, psychology, and business administration.
Public administration is the use of managerial, political, and legal theories and processes to fulfill the goals of government (welfare of public).

Understanding State and Government

Citizens are both users and providers of services.
Institutions of state include the legislature, judiciary, and executive.
The government is the process of governing, using power derived from the law to implement laws and maintain order.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of public administration and management, including the POSDCORB framework and the history of administration in society.