16 Questions
What is the main objective of the science of administration, according to Woodrow Wilson?
To strengthen and purify government organizations and make their business less unbusinesslike
Where did the science of administration develop, according to Woodrow Wilson?
In Europe, particularly in France and Germany
What was the primary goal of the Comparative Administration Group (CAG)?
To develop a grand theory applicable to all countries
How did the approach of the Comparative Administration Group (CAG) evolve over time?
From grand theory development to empirical research
What characterized the second phase of the Comparative Administration Group (CAG)?
Exploration of case studies and abandonment of grand theory aspirations
What was the primary focus of the first phase of the Comparative Administration Group (CAG)?
Development of a grand theory applicable to all countries
What was the main difference between the science of administration developed in Europe and the needs of the United States, according to Woodrow Wilson?
The European science was adapted to compact states, while the US needed a science adapted to a complex and multiform state
What was the role of the Ford Foundation in the development of the Comparative Administration Group (CAG)?
It provided funding for the group's research
What is the primary objective of Comparative Public Administration (APC)?
To study similarities and differences in administrative practices between countries
What is the term for comparing administrative practices across different levels of government?
Multilevel governance
What is the benefit of Comparative Public Administration in terms of decision-making?
It increases the range of available policy instruments
What is the term for the study of administrative practices across different countries?
Comparative Public Administration
Who is credited with inspiring administrative reform in the USA through comparative analysis?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the focus of Comparative Public Administration in terms of analysis?
Both synchronic and diachronic analysis
What is the significance of Woodrow Wilson's work in Comparative Public Administration?
It highlighted the role of comparative analysis in administrative reform
What is the advantage of Comparative Public Administration in understanding administrative practices?
It allows for exploring explanatory variables
Study Notes
The Science of Administration
- Woodrow Wilson (1887) argued that there should be a science of administration to improve government performance.
- This science aims to streamline government operations, making them more efficient and effective.
The Origins of Public Administration
- The science of administration has its roots in Europe, particularly in France and Germany.
- It was developed by European professors and is adapted to centralized forms of government.
- Woodrow Wilson noted that this science is not native to the United States and needs to be adapted to fit the country's decentralized forms of government.
Comparative Public Administration
- Comparative public administration (CPA) involves comparing administrative systems across different countries.
- The field aims to identify best practices and develop theories that can be applied to various countries.
Phases of Comparative Public Administration
- Phase I: The Functional Paradigm (1940s-1960s) focused on finding a grand theory to develop administrative systems.
- Phase II: Empirical Approach (1970s-1980s) abandoned the grand theory approach and focused on empirical case studies.
Comparative Public Administration (APC) in Detail
- APC involves comparing different units of analysis (e.g., organizations, programs, legislation) across different administrative systems.
- It can be applied synchronically (same time period) or diachronically (over time) to analyze various systems.
- APC can also be used to compare units of analysis across different levels of government.
Objectives and Advantages of APC
- The objective of APC is to study similarities and differences between administrative systems to create a systematic knowledge base.
- The advantages of APC include gaining a broader understanding of administrative practices, increasing the range of management tools, and sharing knowledge across different systems.
History of Comparative Public Administration
- The concept of comparative public administration dates back to Woodrow Wilson's "The Study of Administration" (1887), which drew inspiration from European practices.
- Wilson emphasized the need to adapt administrative practices to fit the needs of the United States.
This quiz is about the concept of public administration, its importance, and the development of this field as a science. It discusses the role of government and its organization.
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