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?

    <p>Civil Service Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does personnel administration primarily emphasize?

    <p>Matching the right people to the right jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Caiden</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Job analysis and human resources planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liberty and Individual Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Employee training programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Socio-Economic Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clausewitz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of fiscal administration?

    <p>Managing financial resources effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To encourage non-governmental organizations for public welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Public Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does compensation and protection include in personnel management?

    <p>Wages, salaries, and employee benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Non-Governmental Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of decentralization in government operations?

    <p>To accelerate decision-making and enhance citizen participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The transfer of powers to lower-level government units</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Department of Finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sales Tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Republic Act 6713?

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

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

    <p>Taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preventing smuggling and collecting customs duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by public policy?

    <p>The composite of laws, regulations, practices, and customs in a jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes bureaucracy?

    <p>A complex organization with multilayered systems and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Principle of Utility focuses on achieving which outcome?

    <p>Balancing pleasure over pain and happiness over unhappiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It acts as the largest national trade union addressing moderate issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Culture of Patronage' refers to what?

    <p>Strong family ties influenced by historical Spanish governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Discrepancies in treatment between higher and lower-ranking officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External Programs include activities related to what?

    <p>Government-to-government foreign affairs activities and exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Service Programs that address immediate public needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Explore the ideas and contributions of key figures in public administration including Max Weber, Woodrow Wilson, and John Stuart Mill. This quiz delves into their theories and the evolution of public administration as a field. Test your knowledge and understanding of these influential thinkers and their concepts.

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