Public Administration Shifts Quiz

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What is the primary focus of public policy analysis according to the text?

Monitoring the effectiveness of government policies

Attracting foreign investors

Ensuring economic progress through government intervention (correct)

Administering government programs

Which of the following is not mentioned as a key function of the federal government in the text?

Ministrant

Regulatory (correct)

Constituent

Parens Patriae

What is the primary focus of public administration?

Attracting foreign investors

Delivering public goods and services

Managing human resources and employee privileges (correct)

Implementing and evaluating government policies

What is the definition of a public enterprise according to the text?

A form of human activity operated and managed by the state government or any public authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of policy monitoring according to the text?

To ensure that policies are fully implemented Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a key component of the policy process in the text?

Policy decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Scientific Management?

Frederick Taylor Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of good governance associated with?

Effective and accountable administration Signup and view all the answers

Which administration principle involves the establishment of reporting systems and departmentalization?

Reporting systems Signup and view all the answers

According to Mary Parker Follet, what is the basis of Public Administration?

Management Signup and view all the answers

Which text is considered the first text in the Public Administration field, according to the given text?

Leonard White's publication Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key aspects of Fayol's general theory of management?

Planning and controlling functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between New Public Management (NPM) and New Public Administration (NPA)?

NPM emphasizes control of output and results, while NPA focuses on detailed inputs and procedures. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of modern governance, what was the shift that occurred in the Philippines after the People Power Revolution in the 1990s?

From authoritarian to democratic governance. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges mentioned in the text regarding modern governance?

Balance in distribution of power. Signup and view all the answers

How does New Public Management (NPM) differ from traditional administration in terms of resource use?

NPM checks resources and aims to do more with less, while traditional administration focuses on due process and political entitlement. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key transformation seen in modern governance with the Reinventing Government (RG) approach?

Shift from being business-oriented to client-oriented. Signup and view all the answers

How does New Public Administration (NPA) differ from New Public Management (NPM) in controlling public organizations?

NPA includes control from headquarters to local government, whereas NPM involves hands-on professional management. Signup and view all the answers