WWI and WWII: Misconceptions and War
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What was the reason behind Austria and Germany's attack in 1914?

  • They believed the status quo was unstable and events were moving against them. (correct)
  • They wanted to expand their territories.
  • They were responding to a direct threat from another country.
  • They wanted to demonstrate their military power.
  • What was the significance of victory for Japan in 1941?

  • It would have led to their economic downfall.
  • It would have led to their loss of global influence.
  • It would have led to their national survival and preservation of domestic values. (correct)
  • It would have led to their colonization by other countries.
  • What is a methodological problem in comparative analysis of accurate and inaccurate perceptions?

  • Determining the accuracy of statesmen's perceptions.
  • Comparing perceptions to what was later found to be reality.
  • Determining the degree of harmonious relationships with accurate perceptions.
  • All of the above. (correct)
  • Why is it difficult to determine the accuracy of statesmen's perceptions?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in comparing perceptions with reality?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do historians and political scientists tend to focus on conflict studies?

    <p>Because there is little understanding of harmonious relationships with accurate perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a problem in comparative analysis of accurate and inaccurate perceptions?

    <p>Judging perceptions in terms of outcomes or processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Japan's decision-making in 1941?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of public administration emphasized on the human aspects of administration?

    <p>Relations theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of public administration, according to the text?

    <p>Implementing government policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the scholars mentioned in the text as pointing out the mutual importance of different forces in policy making?

    <p>Robert A.Dahl, James Wilson, Charles E.Lindblom, Yehezkel Dror, and Vincent Ostrom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the public policy perspective theory?

    <p>To establish which social, political, and economic or personal forces are effective in policy making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of public administration was there a debate for the return of values?

    <p>Fourth stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the fourth stage of public administration?

    <p>Crisis of identity and return of values in public administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the fifth stage of public administration?

    <p>It discusses public policy perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the relations theory in public administration?

    <p>Emphasizing the human aspects of administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of public administration?

    <p>The study of government decisions and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of policy analysis?

    <p>To produce policy-relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key elements of a policy?

    <p>Problem definition, policy instruments, and policy goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government officials and agencies in public administration?

    <p>To implement policy decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between government and citizens in public administration?

    <p>Government and citizens have a mutual accountability link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of policy instruments?

    <p>To achieve policy goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of conflicting demands made by different actors on government?

    <p>Conflicting policies emerge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of policy analysis according to Dunn?

    <p>An applied social science discipline that uses multiple methods of inquiry and arguments to produce and transform policy-relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Misconceptions and War

    • Austria and Germany attacked in 1914 due to perceived instability and fear of losing power
    • Japan attacked in 1941, overestimating the probability of victory, believing the US would engage in a limited war
    • Japan's victory would have secured their national survival and preserved domestic values

    Methodological Problems

    • Comparing accurate and inaccurate perceptions is challenging
    • Judging perceptions by outcomes or processes is difficult
    • Determining what a statesman's perceptions are and comparing them to reality is complicated
    • Even with records, states' intentions may be impossible to determine
    • Probabilistic assessments can be misleading

    Origins of World Wars I and II

    • WWI: introduction to public administration emphasized human aspects of administration

    Evolution of Public Administration

    • Fourth stage: crisis of identity in the late 20th century, debating the return of values in public administration
    • Fifth stage: discussion of public policy perspective, considering social, political, economic, and personal forces in policy making
    • Public administration involves the study of government decisions and actions
    • Official policy provides guidance to governments and sets mutual accountability between governments and citizens

    Public Administration

    • Definition: an applied social science discipline that uses multiple methods of inquiry and arguments to produce policy-relevant information
    • Includes the study of government decisions and actions, and the behavior of government officials and agencies
    • Policies emerge in response to demands made by other actors on government

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    Explore the misconceptions that led to Austria and Germany's attacks in 1914 and Japan's attack in 1941, and the methodological challenges in studying these perceptions. Learn how fear, overestimation, and miscalculations contributed to these historic events.

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