Understanding Governance: Definition and Concepts

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What is the primary issue with the term 'governance' according to the passage?

There is no agreement on its exact definition (correct)

It is frequently interchanged with the term 'government'

It is primarily studied within the field of anthropology

The concept of governance is narrowly defined in literature

In the past, governance was primarily associated with which field of study?

Anthropology

Political science (correct)

Sociology

Economics

What is the relationship between 'government' and 'governance' in most dictionaries?

They have distinct meanings and applications

They are used interchangeably (correct)

One refers to authority and the other to leadership

One pertains to public sector and the other to private sector

What do most reviews on the development of a governance perspective comment on?

The lack of clarity in defining governance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge related to the term 'governance'?

Agreeing on what constitutes 'proper' or 'good' governance Signup and view all the answers

What do researchers criticize about the term 'governance'?

Its overuse and lack of specificity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in defining governance according to the text?

The complexity and flexibility of the term Signup and view all the answers

How is governance described in the broader context?

As the rules, institutions, and networks determining how a country or organization functions Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the meaning of governance?

It is flexible and complex Signup and view all the answers

Why has governance been labeled as confusing and not clear?

Because of too many definitions available Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of governance is highlighted as making it unclear and vague?

Its flexibility and coverage of many problems Signup and view all the answers

What makes defining governance seem quite easy despite the disagreement among social scientists?

The existence of various definitions by different scholars and institutions Signup and view all the answers

What do scholars and institutions do regarding the definitions of governance?

They adapt the concept to their main fields of interest Signup and view all the answers

What is governance described as in terms of exercise of authority and influence?

Political, economic, and administrative authority Signup and view all the answers

What does governance involve according to the text?

The choices regarding rules, policies, institutions, and the resultant structures Signup and view all the answers

What determines how a country or an organization functions?

The rules, institutions, and networks Signup and view all the answers

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