Public Administration Fundamentals

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Public Administration is primarily focused on creating new laws.

False (B)

Without public administrators, government functions would continue smoothly.

False (B)

Public Administration only covers the enforcement of laws.

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Governments can effectively function because of Public Administration.

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Public Administration involves both elected and non-elected officials.

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The definition of Public Administration is universally agreed upon.

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Public Administration does not address the issues related to public welfare.

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Public Administration is crucial for maintaining order in society.

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Public administration is primarily concerned with private business interests.

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One of the key aspects of public administration is the management of resources.

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Citizen engagement is irrelevant to the functions of public administration.

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The primary responsibility of government is to enforce laws and maintain public order.

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Public administration does not involve the implementation of social security measures.

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The integral view is one of the two perspectives explaining the nature and scope of public administration.

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Public administration's role includes providing essential services like education and healthcare.

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Public Administration only includes managerial activities within government.

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The Integral View considers only the Executive branch's activities in Public Administration.

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The administration of a country does not reflect the qualities and aspirations of its people.

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Coordinating in Public Administration involves eliminating overlapping activities.

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Staffing in the context of Public Administration refers to the management of financial resources.

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Directing involves making decisions and issuing orders to guide the staff in Public Administration.

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Reporting in Public Administration includes keeping both supervisors and subordinates informed.

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The Managerial View in Public Administration includes manual activities as a primary focus.

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Planning is considered the first step in the managerial work of administrative personnel.

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Public Administration primarily concerns the executive branch of government.

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According to Woodrow Wilson, Public Administration is an action taken after the law is executed.

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L.D. White defines Public Administration as operations aimed at fulfilling or enforcing public policy.

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Public Administration does not involve any planning or organizing.

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The study of Public Administration is a subject matter in colleges and universities.

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Public Administration includes managing private affairs rather than public affairs.

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The coordination of individual and group efforts is a critical aspect of Public Administration.

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Luther Guilck does not mention the Legislative and Judicial branches in his definition of Public Administration.

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Flashcards

Public Administration

The study of how governments function, how public services are delivered, and how policies are put into action.

Implementing Government Policies

The role of Public Administration is to translate laws and policies into real-world actions, ensuring they are carried out effectively and fairly.

Public Administrators

Public administrators are responsible for managing government resources, staffing agencies, and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Why is Public Administration Important?

Public Administration is important because it helps to ensure that government functions effectively, provides essential services to citizens, and addresses societal needs.

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Focus of Public Administration

Public Administration focuses on how government policies are structured, how they are implemented, and how they impact the people they are designed to serve.

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Government's Reliance on Public Administration

The government relies on public administrators to ensure laws are enforced, programs are delivered, and that citizens have access to essential services.

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Goals of Public Administration

Public Administration seeks to find efficient and effective ways of governing, addressing problems, and improving the quality of life for citizens.

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Impact of Public Administration

The actions and decisions of public administrators have a direct impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

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What is public administration according to Woodrow Wilson?

The execution of laws in a detailed and systematic manner.

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What is public administration according to L.D. White?

All activities aimed at enforcing and carrying out public policies.

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What is public administration according to Luther Gulick?

The aspect of administration that deals specifically with the executive branch of government.

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What is the focus of studying public administration?

The study of how to efficiently organize the executive branch, its institutions, and procedures.

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How does public administration function?

Public administration involves coordinating individual and group efforts to implement public policy.

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What is a concise definition of public administration?

Public administration can be defined as managing public affairs and executing government policy through organized public institutions.

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What are the practical aspects of public administration?

Public administration involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling government operations and services to improve public welfare.

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What are the two main aspects of public administration?

Public administration is both a practical activity and an academic subject.

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Integral View of Public Administration

Examines all aspects of government operations - from policy making to service delivery - across all branches (legislative, executive, judicial). It encompasses everything from managerial and technical to more mundane tasks like record keeping.

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Managerial View of Public Administration

Focuses on the management side of government - the planning, organizing, and leading that ensures efficient service delivery.

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Planning in Public Administration

The process of setting goals, figuring out strategies, and making a roadmap for how the government will achieve its objectives.

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Staffing in Public Administration

Recruiting, hiring, and managing the people needed to operate government organizations effectively.

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Organizing in Public Administration

Creating a clear structure of authority and responsibility that makes sure everyone knows their role and how to work together.

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Directing in Public Administration

Making decisions, giving instructions, and motivating employees to execute the plan and achieve goals.

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Coordinating in Public Administration

Bringing different parts of a government project together, ensuring they work harmoniously and avoid duplication of efforts.

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Reporting in Public Administration

Collecting information about the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs and reporting it to superiors.

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What are regulatory functions of public administration?

Ensuring laws and rules are followed and put into practice to protect the public and their interests. This can involve things like environmental regulations, food safety standards, or traffic laws.

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What is the management of resources in public administration?

This means using resources like people, money, and buildings to help the government achieve its goals.

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What is public services delivery?

Public administration makes sure the government provides essential services to the public. This includes things like education, healthcare, and transportation.

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What is the role of public administration?

Public administration ensures that the government works effectively and efficiently to serve the community, meeting their needs and responding to their issues.

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What is public administration in a nutshell?

The government takes actions, like implementing policies and delivering services, to care for its people and manage its affairs.

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What is the managerial view of public administration?

This view emphasizes how public administration should work efficiently and effectively, using managerial techniques to achieve its goals.

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What is the integral view of public administration?

This view sees public administration as a vital and integral part of society. Its role is to address complex issues and promote social change.

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How does public administration contribute to development?

Public administration plays a key role in helping a country develop and improve. It can help to address issues like poverty, inequality, and lack of infrastructure.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Public Administration

  • Public administration is crucial for a functioning country
  • Without public administrators, there would be chaos
  • Reports in newspapers, parliamentary debates, and government policies demonstrate public administration's importance
  • Public administrators manage various government functions, from law enforcement to welfare programs
  • Lack of public administration leads to increased crime, poor infrastructure, and an uncontrolled economy

Importance of Public Administration

  • Studying public administration helps create better governance
  • The study equips future leaders and administrators to handle challenges in their roles

Relationship Between Public Administration and the Government

  • Effective government function relies on public administration
  • Public administration focuses on implementing government policies and ensuring law execution fairly
  • Public administration’s responsibilities extend from tax collection to military recruitment and mail delivery

Definition of Public Administration

  • Public administration is central to government policy and program organization, encompassing official (often non-elected) behavior

  • Public administration is diverse, with different definitions emerging from various influential figures, including

    • Woodrow Wilson: Public administration is detailed and systematic law execution; the visible, operative side of governance.
    • L.D. White: Public administration involves all operations aimed at public policy implementation.
    • Luther Gulick: Public administration is the science concerning government and the executive branch's primary functions.

Basic Functions of Public Administration

  • Public administration encompasses various functions:
    • Executing policies
    • Promoting economic growth
    • Providing essential public services (e.g., education, healthcare, transportation)
    • Implementing social security measures
    • Offering essential facilities (e.g., medical facilities)
    • Providing necessary infrastructure
    • Managing resources (human, financial, physical)

Key Aspects of Public Administration

  • Policy implementation: effectively executing laws and policies
  • Resource management: overseeing resources to achieve government goals
  • Public services delivery: providing essential services
  • Regulatory Functions: enforcing laws and protecting public interest
  • Citizen engagement: involving citizens in decision making, promoting transparency and accountability

Functions of Public Administration

  • Maintaining peace and order: ensuring the security and stability of citizens' lives and property (law & order)
  • Setting and upholding contracts: fulfilling contractual responsibilities and resolving citizen disputes.
  • Driving development and change: being instrumental in a nation’s progress and growth.

Nature and Scope of Public Administration

  • Two main perspectives define public administration's nature and scope:
    • Managerial view: focusing exclusively on managerial aspects within government, emphasizing activities like planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting performed by those in managerial capacities.
    • Integral view: embracing all aspects of government, involving activities performed by all branches (executive, legislative, judicial).

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