Public Administration Theorists Overview
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What concept relates to the allocation of resources, goods, and services for the benefit of clients?

  • Politics-Administration Dichotomy
  • Public Policy
  • Socio-Economic Process
  • Boundary Exchange Process (correct)

What is the primary aim of development programs mentioned?

  • To support socio-economic transformation and build self-reliant communities (correct)
  • To enhance urban development only
  • To promote private enterprise and profit generation
  • To reduce government intervention in rural areas

Which figure is associated with the idea of a politically neutral and efficient bureaucracy?

  • Woodrow Wilson (correct)
  • Jeremy Bentham
  • John Stuart Mill
  • Max Weber

Which body is established to manage civil service operations in the Philippines?

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What aspect does personnel administration primarily emphasize?

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Who claimed that Public Administration is part of other disciplines and lacks a separate identity?

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What is included in the preparation and selection process within personnel management?

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What is the main focus of John Stuart Mill's seminal work?

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Which of the following is NOT typically covered under employee relations?

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Which key term refers to ensuring administrative behavior is sensitive to emotions and conflicts?

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Which figure introduced the concept of the 'fog of war' relating to the problems of information?

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What is a key component of fiscal administration?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Article 2, Section 23?

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What principle suggests that laws and policies should promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number?

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What does compensation and protection include in personnel management?

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Which term describes private, non-profit organizations concerned with public welfare goals?

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What is the primary goal of decentralization in government operations?

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What does the term 'devolution' refer to in the context of government?

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Which department is responsible for sound fiscal policy in the government?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of tax mentioned?

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What is the purpose of Republic Act 6713?

<p>To establish ethical standards for public officials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Justness and Sincerity' for public officials?

<p>Remaining true to the people at all times (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is a core power of the state?

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What role does the Bureau of Customs play in government operations?

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What is meant by public policy?

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Which statement best describes bureaucracy?

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The Principle of Utility focuses on achieving which outcome?

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What role does the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines play?

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The term 'Culture of Patronage' refers to what?

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What is characterized as a 'Culture of Bureaucratic Mediocrity'?

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External Programs include activities related to what?

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Which type of program primarily affects individuals and groups through direct administration by the government?

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Public Policy

Laws and policies designed to maximize happiness for the majority.

Boundary Exchange Process

Distributing resources, goods, and services to benefit clients.

Socio-Economic Process

Making administrative behavior more aware of feelings, problems, and dangers.

Max Weber

German sociologist, historian, jurist, and economist.

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Jeremy Bentham

British philosopher, jurist, and social reformer.

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Waldo

Argued that a clear definition of Public Administration is hard to find.

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Woodrow Wilson

Proposed separating politics from administration for efficiency.

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Public Administration

Widely debated field concerned with public resources and services.

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Bureaucracy

A complex organization with many layers and procedures for managing uniformity and control.

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Principle of Utility

The idea that actions should aim for the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

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Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP)

The largest trade union in the Philippines, taking a moderate approach.

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Culture of Patronage

Patron-client relationships in the Philippines, often tied to family and obligations.

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Bureaucratic Mediocrity

A culture in the Philippine bureaucracy where those in power are treated differently than lower ranks.

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Regulatory Programs

Government activities controlling businesses, banking, professions, and products.

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Service Programs

Government programs directly affecting individuals and groups (e.g., social services).

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Personnel Public Administration

Discusses how the government manages its employees, including the Civil Service Commission's role.

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Personnel Administration

Deals with all the people who work for an organization, like a business or the government. It aims to put skilled workers in the right positions.

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Preparation and Selection (Personnel)

The process of determining job needs, planning staff, finding candidates, and choosing the best one for a role

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Compensation and Protection (Personnel)

Manages worker pay, incentives, benefits, ensuring a safe work environment.

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Development Evaluation (Personnel)

Includes training, placing employees, releasing them from work, employee development, future career ideas, and appraising their work.

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Civil Service Commission

The government agency responsible for managing government employees in the Philippines.

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Fiscal Administration

Handling government money; managing the financial resources.

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Development Programs

Government initiatives designed to promote economic growth and community development in specific areas.

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Decentralization

The process of shifting decision-making power and responsibilities from the central government to local or regional levels.

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Devolution

The transfer of power and authority from a higher level of government to a lower level, often involving local governments.

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Department of Finance

The government agency responsible for managing the country's finances, including taxation, revenue collection, and spending.

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Department of Budget and Management

The government agency that manages the country's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources for national development.

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Taxation

The act of levying or imposing a tax by a taxing authority, like the government, on individuals or businesses.

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Code of Conduct (R.A. 6713)

A set of ethical standards and guidelines for public officials and employees, ensuring integrity and accountability.

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Three Inherent Powers of the State

The fundamental powers of any sovereign state: Police Power (regulating behavior), Power of Eminent Domain (taking private property for public use), and Taxation (levying taxes).

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Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

The government agency responsible for collecting internal revenue taxes, such as income tax, from individuals and corporations.

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Study Notes

Max Weber

  • German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist

Jeremy Bentham

  • British philosopher, jurist, and social reformer
  • Published Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation in 1870

Clausewitz

  • Introduced the concept of "fog of war" related to information problems

Waldo

  • Noted that public administration is a complex and elusive concept
  • Difficult to define concisely and exclusively

Caiden

  • Argued that public administration is interdisciplinary, not a standalone field
  • Doesn't have a unique intellectual identity

Woodrow Wilson

  • Proposed the politics-administration dichotomy
  • Advocated for morally unbiased, efficient bureaucracies

John Stuart Mill

  • Known for his work on liberty, discussing state control limits

Leonard White

  • American historian specializing in US public administration

Jean Henri Dunant

  • Swiss businessman and social activist

Dimock and Fox

  • Authored The Principles of Administration

Tindero

  • Described non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as private, non-profit, professional groups focused on public welfare

Boundary Exchange Process

  • Involves allocation of resources, goods, and services to benefit clients in public administration

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