15 Questions
What is the etymological origin of the English word 'administration'?
From two Latin words meaning 'to serve' and 'to manage'
How is administration defined based on the text?
A group effort with a common objective
When does administration exist?
When people cooperate to achieve the goals of their groups
What elements are mentioned as necessary for achieving goals in public administration?
Planning, organization, command, cooperation
What was the traditional purpose of public administration according to the text?
To maintain a state in a stable and predictable manner
What does public administration involve according to Waldo?
Management as applied to the affairs of the states
Which statement best describes public administration according to White's definition?
Fulfillment of public policy as declared by authority
According to Willough, how can public administration be defined in its broadest sense?
Work involved in the actual operations and administrative branch
Who emphasized that public administration involves the management of public programs, study of government decision making, and analysis of government policies?
Sinon
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
Which characteristic is NOT associated with public administration according to the text?
Harmonization of personal and group goals
How does the broader view of public administration expand its scope?
To encompass the three organs of government: executive, legislative, judiciary
How is public administration viewed in a narrow sense?
As limited to executive arm activities only
'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
What aspect does Willough's definition emphasize about public administration?
Focused work involving administrative branch operations
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
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.
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