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What was the role of government seen as in the economy?
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?
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?
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?
What is the process of public administration involved in?
What is public administration, according to another definition?
What is public administration, according to another definition?
What do the different definitions of public administration suggest?
What do the different definitions of public administration suggest?
What is a common thread that emerges from the definitions of public administration?
What is a common thread that emerges from the definitions of public administration?
What is implied by the emergence of public administration as a subject?
What is implied by the emergence of public administration as a subject?
What is the primary function of the Executive branch of government?
What is the primary function of the Executive branch of government?
What is the role of the Police Department in the Government of Pakistan?
What is the role of the Police Department in the Government of Pakistan?
What is the source of power for the Government of Pakistan?
What is the source of power for the Government of Pakistan?
What is the primary function of the Legislature in the Government of Pakistan?
What is the primary function of the Legislature in the Government of Pakistan?
What is the role of citizens in the Government of Pakistan?
What is the role of citizens in the Government of Pakistan?
What is the purpose of Public Administration?
What is the purpose of Public Administration?
What is the relationship between the Government and Institutions of State?
What is the relationship between the Government and Institutions of State?
What is the Government of Pakistan based on?
What is the Government of Pakistan based on?
What does the acronym POSDCORB in management stand for?
What does the acronym POSDCORB in management stand for?
What is the significance of the construction of Egyptian pyramids in 1491 BC?
What is the significance of the construction of Egyptian pyramids in 1491 BC?
When did public administration as a discipline start to be taught in formal educational institutions?
When did public administration as a discipline start to be taught in formal educational institutions?
What was the main reason for the emergence of public administration as a discipline in USA and Europe?
What was the main reason for the emergence of public administration as a discipline in USA and Europe?
What was the main consequence of the Great Depression in USA and Europe?
What was the main consequence of the Great Depression in USA and Europe?
What is the significance of Mohenjodaro and Harrapa civilizations in the context of administration?
What is the significance of Mohenjodaro and Harrapa civilizations in the context of administration?
What is the main difference between public administration as a practice and public administration as a discipline?
What is the main difference between public administration as a practice and public administration as a discipline?
What is the main role of government according to the text?
What is the main role of government according to the text?
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.
