18 Questions
Which management style relies on hierarchical authority and believes that people must be coerced to produce outcomes?
Theory X
What is the main difference between Theory X and Theory Y management styles?
Motivational approach
What does it mean to arrange federal executive branch field offices by function?
Specialized by function
When field offices of the federal executive branch are arranged by function, what allows bureaus to choose appropriate patterns?
Authority patterns
What is the principle of neutral competence in bureaucracy focused on?
Professionalism
What is one of the primary problems a president faces in managing the executive branch?
Overlapping department functions
What is a key reason why presidents are often disappointed when they rely on cabinet members for administrative effectiveness?
Cabinet members prioritize their own agendas over administrative duties.
How has the Office of Management and Budget evolved since its establishment in 1921?
It was initially an independent unit, then became part of the Treasury Department.
What makes iron triangles potentially dangerous to the government?
They resist reform efforts and can hinder organizational changes.
Who is credited with introducing the concept of neutral competence and what does it entail?
Herbert Kaufman; it calls for depoliticizing bureaucracy by enhancing professionalism.
What is one of the persistent organizational concerns for government according to the text?
Balancing administrative efficiency and political neutrality.
Why might presidents, who are not selected for their managerial abilities, struggle with managing the executive branch effectively?
They are too focused on administrative achievements rather than managerial leadership.
What is the paradox in American public administration according to the text?
The enduring sense of bureaucracy being immovable vs. the need for constant change
What does Dwight Waldo's term 'administrative state' emphasize?
Growing size of government and discretionary power of administrators
What are some common problems presidents face in managing the executive branch?
Not chosen for managerial ability but judged on administrative achievements
What conclusion do the authors draw about approaches to organizational theory in public administration?
Each approach embodies a significant truth about government organizations
How do federal cabinet departments differ from independent agencies in terms of size and policy focus?
Cabinet departments are larger in size and have less specific policy focus
How are field offices of the federal executive branch typically arranged based on function?
Arranged by function to ensure efficient operations
Test your knowledge on the concept of span of control and its impact on organizational culture. This quiz covers topics such as smaller vs larger spans of control, organizational culture, and Theory X and Theory Y management theories.
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