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What is the primary purpose of the PBB Systems method used by agencies?
What is the primary purpose of the PBB Systems method used by agencies?
What concept focuses on equity within specific communities in public administration?
What concept focuses on equity within specific communities in public administration?
Which of the following best describes the Internal Distribution concept?
Which of the following best describes the Internal Distribution concept?
What innovative approach was introduced to adapt public administration to modern societal needs?
What innovative approach was introduced to adapt public administration to modern societal needs?
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What is the role of the Projector Matrix System in public administration?
What is the role of the Projector Matrix System in public administration?
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According to Herbert Kaufman, what is 'Neutral Competence'?
According to Herbert Kaufman, what is 'Neutral Competence'?
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What challenge is associated with the Integrative Process in public administration?
What challenge is associated with the Integrative Process in public administration?
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What does the Boundary-Exchange Process refer to in public administration?
What does the Boundary-Exchange Process refer to in public administration?
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What is the primary focus of Classic Public Administration (PA)?
What is the primary focus of Classic Public Administration (PA)?
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Which approach prioritizes social equity as a core value?
Which approach prioritizes social equity as a core value?
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What is a significant challenge faced by employees in work culture as mentioned?
What is a significant challenge faced by employees in work culture as mentioned?
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What does the Zero-Sum Dilemma primarily address?
What does the Zero-Sum Dilemma primarily address?
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Which concept involves giving more decision-making power to local leaders?
Which concept involves giving more decision-making power to local leaders?
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What is a goal of Client Involvement in government agencies?
What is a goal of Client Involvement in government agencies?
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Which process focuses on changing interactions within government organizations?
Which process focuses on changing interactions within government organizations?
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The primary aim of New Public Administration (NPA) is to promote what?
The primary aim of New Public Administration (NPA) is to promote what?
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What does the term 'compensatory opportunity' refer to in the context of policy analysis?
What does the term 'compensatory opportunity' refer to in the context of policy analysis?
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What is necessary for effective governance according to the principles outlined?
What is necessary for effective governance according to the principles outlined?
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Which of the following best describes 'systematic thinking for social action' as advocated by Alice M. Rivlin?
Which of the following best describes 'systematic thinking for social action' as advocated by Alice M. Rivlin?
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What does the concept of 'issue salience' refer to?
What does the concept of 'issue salience' refer to?
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According to the framework discussed, what role do 'power resources' play in policy implementation?
According to the framework discussed, what role do 'power resources' play in policy implementation?
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What is a significant challenge in separating public and private management?
What is a significant challenge in separating public and private management?
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What was a focus of the implementation process described as a system of game theory?
What was a focus of the implementation process described as a system of game theory?
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Which aspect is crucial for democratic governance according to representative bureaucracy?
Which aspect is crucial for democratic governance according to representative bureaucracy?
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What reform occurred during the 1960s and 1970s in public management?
What reform occurred during the 1960s and 1970s in public management?
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What is a common influence on public management practices?
What is a common influence on public management practices?
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What is a key component of accountability and transparency in management?
What is a key component of accountability and transparency in management?
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What does the federal government offer to encourage local governments to take action?
What does the federal government offer to encourage local governments to take action?
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Which of the following is not part of the suggested implementation practices in public management?
Which of the following is not part of the suggested implementation practices in public management?
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What does passive representation in representative bureaucracy primarily focus on?
What does passive representation in representative bureaucracy primarily focus on?
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Which of the following best defines 'active representation'?
Which of the following best defines 'active representation'?
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What is a key aspect of systematic thinking in problem-solving?
What is a key aspect of systematic thinking in problem-solving?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the challenges of systematic thinking?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the challenges of systematic thinking?
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In representative bureaucracy, what is the primary purpose of public servants?
In representative bureaucracy, what is the primary purpose of public servants?
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Which of the following is NOT an implication of community control in representative bureaucracy?
Which of the following is NOT an implication of community control in representative bureaucracy?
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What concept is likely to be prioritized in cost-benefit analysis within program evaluation?
What concept is likely to be prioritized in cost-benefit analysis within program evaluation?
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What does 'equal opportunity' imply in the context of representative bureaucracy?
What does 'equal opportunity' imply in the context of representative bureaucracy?
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What is a characteristic of 'wicked problems' in planning?
What is a characteristic of 'wicked problems' in planning?
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Which function of general management includes establishing objectives?
Which function of general management includes establishing objectives?
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What does the concept of 'bumping' refer to in personnel management?
What does the concept of 'bumping' refer to in personnel management?
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What does representative bureaucracy address?
What does representative bureaucracy address?
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What is a key difference between tame problems and wicked problems?
What is a key difference between tame problems and wicked problems?
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Which of the following is a function of general management related to handling people?
Which of the following is a function of general management related to handling people?
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What is the focus of Krislov’s theory regarding bureaucracies?
What is the focus of Krislov’s theory regarding bureaucracies?
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What is one of the purposes of House Bill No. 4479?
What is one of the purposes of House Bill No. 4479?
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Study Notes
Public Administration
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Toward a New Public Administration: George Frederickson, a generalist in public administration, is associated with advancing the field. He presented ideas at the Minnowbrook Conference, aiming to adapt public administration to modern societal needs.
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Core Values in Public Administration: Herbert Kaufman identified key threads, including representativeness, where government should serve everyone; neutral competence, emphasizing professional, politically unbiased public workers; and executive leadership, highlighting the importance of strong leadership in government.
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Public Administration Dilemmas: Issues like the Zero-Sum Dilemma arose as governments struggle to balance efficiency with responsive policy. Classic Public Administration focused on efficient management but New Public Administration incorporated social equity as a core value.
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Organization Processes:
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Distributive Process: Focuses on distributing goods/services to various groups, often evaluating programs or projects through cost-benefit analysis.
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Integrative Process: Emphasizes collaborative structures and project-based approaches, enabling flexible responses and efficient collaborations.
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Boundary Exchange Process: This examines how public organizations interact with various stakeholders, including citizens, interest groups, and lawmakers.
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Socio-Emotional Process: Explores the impact of emotions, conflict, and relationships within and among government organizations.
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Representative Bureaucracy (Krislov): This framework suggests that public bureaucracies should reflect and serve the diverse population's demographics (race, ethnicity, gender, and class). Passive (symbolic representation) and active (substantive representation) approaches are outlined. These aim to ensure public servants understand and respond to the needs of the diverse population served.
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Systematic Thinking (Rivlin): Alice Rivlin's work emphasizes utilizing data, logic, and testing methods to solve public problems systematically. This approach seeks to implement public policy practically, in a way that reflects the public good.
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Implementation as Administrative Control: Large, multi-actor implementation processes can differ substantially from the original policy goal. The number of actors can potentially diminish a government organization's ability to reflect stated goals.
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Public and Private Management: Allison's work highlights the complexities and similarities inherent in both public and private management. Issues like the confusion in defining or framing public management, the influence of business practices in public administration, and the different functions of general management create challenges for defining ideal functions and priorities.
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Implementation as Pressure Politics (Bardach): Bardach's framework highlights the importance of analyzing policy implementation through the lens of pressure politics – recognizing the multitude of competing interests that influence outcomes.
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Wicked Problems: Wicked problems, (Rittle and Webber), are ill-defined problems in policy-making that defy easy resolution or clear solutions. They are fundamentally different from “tame problems,” which have clearer solutions and goals. They stress the complexity and multifaceted nature of many social and public policy issues.
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This quiz delves into key concepts of public administration, including core values, modern dilemmas, and organizational processes. Explore the contributions of influential figures like George Frederickson and Herbert Kaufman as you test your understanding of the principles shaping effective governance.
