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Which principle emphasizes the importance of openness in governance?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of openness in governance?
What is a key difference between governance and traditional public administration?
What is a key difference between governance and traditional public administration?
Which concept represents a significant shift from the hierarchical model in public administration?
Which concept represents a significant shift from the hierarchical model in public administration?
How does public management differ from traditional public administration?
How does public management differ from traditional public administration?
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What aspect does the New Public Management (NPM) approach promote?
What aspect does the New Public Management (NPM) approach promote?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of public management?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of public management?
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What role do public managers need to embrace in the context of governance?
What role do public managers need to embrace in the context of governance?
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Which principle is commonly associated with improving citizen welfare in governance?
Which principle is commonly associated with improving citizen welfare in governance?
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What key factor distinguishes public organizations from private ones?
What key factor distinguishes public organizations from private ones?
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Which dimension of publicness relates to an organization's financial sources?
Which dimension of publicness relates to an organization's financial sources?
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What is an example of the 'publicness' dimension that assesses whether services are available to all citizens?
What is an example of the 'publicness' dimension that assesses whether services are available to all citizens?
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In terms of accountability, public organizations are more reliable when they report to which of the following?
In terms of accountability, public organizations are more reliable when they report to which of the following?
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Which dimension of publicness involves pursuing broader societal goals?
Which dimension of publicness involves pursuing broader societal goals?
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What aspect of publicness reflects the coercive power of an organization over the public?
What aspect of publicness reflects the coercive power of an organization over the public?
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Which statement is true regarding the concept of public services in today's context?
Which statement is true regarding the concept of public services in today's context?
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What primary differentiator characterizes the 'continuum of publicness' in organizations?
What primary differentiator characterizes the 'continuum of publicness' in organizations?
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What is the main purpose of using vouchers as a policy instrument?
What is the main purpose of using vouchers as a policy instrument?
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Which policy instrument involves setting standards that providers must meet?
Which policy instrument involves setting standards that providers must meet?
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What best describes the concept of decentralization?
What best describes the concept of decentralization?
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What is a potential benefit of centralization in public service delivery?
What is a potential benefit of centralization in public service delivery?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a policy instrument?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a policy instrument?
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Which policy instrument would be most appropriate for encouraging environmental protection?
Which policy instrument would be most appropriate for encouraging environmental protection?
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Information campaigns primarily aim to achieve what?
Information campaigns primarily aim to achieve what?
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What is a likely drawback of decentralization in public service delivery?
What is a likely drawback of decentralization in public service delivery?
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What is a potential benefit of centralization in government?
What is a potential benefit of centralization in government?
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Which of the following is a challenge associated with decentralization?
Which of the following is a challenge associated with decentralization?
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What shift has occurred regarding the provision of social services and welfare?
What shift has occurred regarding the provision of social services and welfare?
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What is one feature of the public provision model of social services?
What is one feature of the public provision model of social services?
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What does centralized funding allow the government to do?
What does centralized funding allow the government to do?
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What is a consequence of poorly designed performance indicators in decentralized systems?
What is a consequence of poorly designed performance indicators in decentralized systems?
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Which of the following best represents a drawback of increased decentralization?
Which of the following best represents a drawback of increased decentralization?
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What is meant by 'joining-up government' in relation to centralization?
What is meant by 'joining-up government' in relation to centralization?
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What is the primary role of citizens in relation to government social services?
What is the primary role of citizens in relation to government social services?
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What does outsourcing and contracting involve in social service delivery?
What does outsourcing and contracting involve in social service delivery?
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Which policy instrument allows citizens to purchase services from private providers?
Which policy instrument allows citizens to purchase services from private providers?
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What is a potential benefit of private and non-profit providers in social service delivery?
What is a potential benefit of private and non-profit providers in social service delivery?
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Which factor does NOT impact the optimal balance between public and private roles in social service provision?
Which factor does NOT impact the optimal balance between public and private roles in social service provision?
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What does co-production in public service delivery entail?
What does co-production in public service delivery entail?
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What challenge do governments face in navigating the roles of public and private sectors in social policy?
What challenge do governments face in navigating the roles of public and private sectors in social policy?
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What is one potential downside to deregulation and privatization in social services?
What is one potential downside to deregulation and privatization in social services?
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What is one of the primary benefits of benchmarking with the SGI?
What is one of the primary benefits of benchmarking with the SGI?
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How can public agencies utilize the SGI for self-assessment?
How can public agencies utilize the SGI for self-assessment?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the SGI framework?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the SGI framework?
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Why is tracking progress and changes over time important for governance?
Why is tracking progress and changes over time important for governance?
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What aspect of governance does the SGI primarily assess?
What aspect of governance does the SGI primarily assess?
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What can be learned from analyzing top-performing countries within the SGI?
What can be learned from analyzing top-performing countries within the SGI?
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Which of the following is a method to apply the SGI in practice?
Which of the following is a method to apply the SGI in practice?
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What does the SGI enable countries to compare with their peers?
What does the SGI enable countries to compare with their peers?
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Study Notes
Closed-Book Examination Information
- Examination date: December 19, 2024
- Examination time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Examination type: Closed-book
- Examination content: 50% of P1A2307 course
- Parts: Part A (50%) short questions (select 2 out of 4, 25% each), Part B (50%) long essay question (select 1 out of 3)
- Coverage: Professor Walker's LT1 & 2, Dr. Hui's four lectures, and the assigned readings.
- Important note: Refer to the readings in your answers (with citations).
Citation Information
- Book title: Public Management and Governance
- Authors: Bovaird, T. and Loeffler, E.
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication location: Abingdon, Oxon
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Test your knowledge on the key principles of public administration and governance. This quiz covers topics such as New Public Management, the distinction between public and private organizations, and the role of public managers. Explore the fundamental concepts that shape modern public management practices.
