Line, Staff and Auxiliary Agencies Quiz and Flashcards

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What are the three types of agencies in the administrative organization of government institutions?

Line, staff, and auxiliary (correct)

Executive, legislative, and judicial

Federal, state, and local

Primary, secondary, and tertiary

According to L. D. White, how is the business of government transacted?

By a direct interaction between government officials and citizens

Through continuous reorganization and restructuring

Through an elaborate organization with a universal superior-subordinate relationship (correct)

By following the principles of generalization

What is the main characteristic of the central hierarchy in the administrative organization of government institutions?

It operates independently of other units

It has a non-hierarchical structure

It follows a decentralized decision-making process

It comprises the line, staff, and auxiliary agencies (correct)

What distinguishes the three organization units (line, staff, and auxiliary) in government institutions?

The nature of work performed by them Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of staff units within the administrative organization of government institutions?

Advisory and preparatory operations Signup and view all the answers

What are some units assisting the line that are concerned with housekeeping operations described as?

Auxiliary agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the article?

To discuss the differences between line, staff, and auxiliary agencies Signup and view all the answers

According to L. D. White, what is the central hierarchy in administrative systems?

Line Signup and view all the answers

Which scholar described staff organization as deliberate organization for thought?

Oliver Sheldon Signup and view all the answers

How many types of line agencies are mentioned in public administration?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What does the distinction between line and staff in public administration derive from?

Military administration Signup and view all the answers

What do staff and auxiliary agencies do in a large and complex organization?

They provide common housekeeping services to the line agencies Signup and view all the answers

According to Dimock, Dimock and Koieng, how do staff and line coordinate?

On a horizontal plane of authority and responsibility under the chief executive Signup and view all the answers

What do Pfiffner and Presthus compare the distinction between staff and line to?

Direct and indirect labor Signup and view all the answers

According to Koontz and O’Donnell, what are line and staff characterizations of?

Authority relationships Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Administrative Organization of Government Institutions

There are three types of agencies in the administrative organization of government institutions.

Transaction of Government Business

According to L.D. White, the business of government is transacted through the central hierarchy.

Characteristics of Central Hierarchy

The main characteristic of the central hierarchy is that it is a scalar system, where each lower unit is responsible to a higher unit.

Line, Staff, and Auxiliary Units

The three organization units (line, staff, and auxiliary) are distinguished by their functions and roles.
Line units are directly concerned with the execution of the main functions of the organization.
Staff units are concerned with providing advice, assistance, and support to the line units.
Auxiliary units assist the line units with housekeeping operations, such as supplies, transportation, and maintenance.

Focus of Staff Units

The focus of staff units is on providing expert advice and assistance to the line units.

Auxiliary Units

Auxiliary units are concerned with housekeeping operations, such as supplies, transportation, and maintenance, and assist the line units.

Purpose of the Article

The purpose of the article is to discuss the administrative organization of government institutions.

Central Hierarchy

According to L.D. White, the central hierarchy is a scalar system where each lower unit is responsible to a higher unit.

Staff Organization

According to Gulick, staff organization is a deliberate organization for thought.

Line Agencies

There are two types of line agencies mentioned in public administration: departmental and functional.

Distinction between Line and Staff

The distinction between line and staff in public administration derives from the type of authority exercised by each.

Roles of Staff and Auxiliary Agencies

In a large and complex organization, staff and auxiliary agencies provide support and assistance to the line units.

Coordination between Staff and Line

According to Dimock, Dimock, and Koontz, staff and line coordinate through a system of mutual adaptation and adjustment.

Analogy of Line and Staff

According to Pfiffner and Presthus, the distinction between line and staff can be compared to the distinction between the nervous system and the circulatory system.

Line and Staff Characterizations

According to Koontz and O’Donnell, line and staff characterizations are based on the types of functions performed and the authority exercised.

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This quiz covers the understanding of concepts of line, staff and auxiliary in an organizational setup. It may include topics such as organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and the relationships between different divisions within an organization.

Understanding Concepts of Line, Staff and Auxiliary in Organization