Public Administration Basics

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What is the etymological origin of the English word 'administration'?

From two Greek words meaning 'to lead' and 'to organize'

From two Arabic words meaning 'to serve' and 'to manage'

From two Latin words meaning 'to serve' and 'to manage' (correct)

From two French words meaning 'to govern' and 'to direct'

How is administration defined based on the text?

A group effort with a common objective (correct)

An individual effort towards a personal goal

A competitive effort to outperform others

A haphazard effort with no specific target

When does administration exist?

When there is a lack of planning and organization

Only when individuals work independently towards their own goals

When people cooperate to achieve the goals of their groups (correct)

When there is no coordination among team members

What elements are mentioned as necessary for achieving goals in public administration?

Planning, organization, command, cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What was the traditional purpose of public administration according to the text?

To maintain a state in a stable and predictable manner Signup and view all the answers

What does public administration involve according to Waldo?

Management as applied to the affairs of the states Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes public administration according to White's definition?

Fulfillment of public policy as declared by authority Signup and view all the answers

According to Willough, how can public administration be defined in its broadest sense?

Work involved in the actual operations and administrative branch Signup and view all the answers

Who emphasized that public administration involves the management of public programs, study of government decision making, and analysis of government policies?

Sinon Signup and view all the answers

In what sense does public administration represent both a field of action and a field of study?

It is known as governmental administration due to its objective Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with public administration according to the text?

Harmonization of personal and group goals Signup and view all the answers

How does the broader view of public administration expand its scope?

To encompass the three organs of government: executive, legislative, judiciary Signup and view all the answers

How is public administration viewed in a narrow sense?

As limited to executive arm activities only Signup and view all the answers

'Public administration may be viewed in a narrow or abroad field'. What is meant by 'narrow' in this context?

'Narrow' describes it as being limited to executive arm activities only Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Willough's definition emphasize about public administration?

Focused work involving administrative branch operations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Public Administration

Derived from Latin words "ad" and "ministare", meaning "to serve" or "to manage"
Public administration is a cooperative effort of a group of people in pursuit of a common objective
Involves a collective effort and a common purpose

Elements of Public Administration

Administration exists whenever people cooperate to achieve the goals of their groups
Requires planning, organization, command, cooperation, and control
Involves the management of public programs, study of government decision making, and analysis of government policies

Characteristics of Public Administration

Organization and direction of material resources into an organized structure
Cooperation and unity of purpose
Collective caring process for the welfare of all
Harmonization of personal and group goals
Known as governmental administration because the objective of public administration is "government"
Considered both a field of action and a field of study

Historical Background of Public Administration

Public administration has a rich history, dating back to the very notion of government
Traditionally established to run a state in a stable and predictable manner
Not prepared enough to meet new challenges in the past, but has recently adjusted to rapidly changing environments

Concepts of Public Administration

Detailed and systematic application of law
All operations to fulfill public policy as declared by authority
Activities of the executive branches of the government
In broadest sense, denotes the work involved in the actual, and in narrowest sense, denotes the operations of administrative branch only
Art and science of management as applied to the affairs of the state

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This quiz covers the basics of public administration, including the origin of the English word 'administration' and the essential elements of administration. Learn about the cooperative effort and common purpose involved in public administration.