Public And Local Administration Past Paper PDF 2024/2025

Faculty of Business Public and Local Administration Instructor: Dr. Dina Abu-Bakr Business Administration Department (2024/2025) English section – 2nd Grade Tutorial Lec. (5) By: Mohammad Ameen Banha & Obour Campus Ch 2: Contempor...

Faculty of Business Public and Local Administration Instructor: Dr. Dina Abu-Bakr Business Administration Department (2024/2025) English section – 2nd Grade Tutorial Lec. (5) By: Mohammad Ameen Banha & Obour Campus Ch 2: Contemporary Issues in Public Sector Management Choose the correct answer:  Topics: From Administrative Corruption and Addressing It through E-Government to Goals of Sustainable Development: 1. Administrative corruption involves______. A) Fair public service. B) Ethical behavior in public office. C) Misuse of public office for private gain. D) Strengthening administrative integrity. 2. One effect of administrative corruption is______. A) Promoting economic growth. B) Strengthening public trust. C) Hindering social and economic development. D) Encouraging efficiency in administration. 3. What is a key advantage of e-Government in combating corruption? A) Increased manual paperwork. B) Simplification of service delivery. C) Increased bureaucracy. D) Reduced reliance on technology. 4. A requirement for successful e-Government implementation is______. A) Maintaining traditional systems. B) Updating only legal frameworks. C) Comprehensive alignment of processes and technology. D) Reducing citizen engagement. 5. E-Government improves administrative transparency by______. A) Increasing paperwork. C) Reducing personal bias in processes. B) Encouraging favoritism. D) Eliminating staff training. 6. Which of the following is a social cause of administrative corruption? A) Transparent governance. B) Tribal or familial loyalties. C) Efficient administrative oversight. D) Adequate NGO involvement. 1 7. E-Government minimizes errors by_______. A) Automating processes. C) Ignoring electronic systems. B) Increasing staff involvement. D) Avoiding training programs. 8. Which e-Government feature reduces service costs? A) Extensive reliance on manual work. B) Simplifying procedures and reducing transactions. C) Increasing the workforce. D) Reducing technological advancements. 9. E-Government requires which of the following for effective implementation? A) Training programs for employees. B) Decreasing technological literacy. C) Ignoring international experiences. D) Maintaining outdated systems. 10.Crisis management primarily involves______. A) Reacting to crises without preparation. B) Pre-planning for unforeseen events. C) Ignoring potential threats. D) Reducing coordination among teams. 11.A key requirement for crisis management is______. A) Avoiding decision-making. B) Ensuring continuous presence of team members. C) Complicating procedures. D) Relying on random strategies. 12.Successful crisis management requires______. A) Central authority for coordination. B) Limited information sharing. C) Neglecting training programs. D) Avoiding strategic planning. 13.One objective of crisis management is to______. A) Avoid resource allocation. B) Predict errors and optimize resources. C) Eliminate employee participation. D) Focus only on post-crisis actions. 14.The final phase of crisis management is______. A) Containment. C) Recovery. B) Signal detection. D) Learning. 2 15.Governance in public administration ensures______. A) Lack of accountability. B) Effective resource management and transparency. C) Reduced public engagement. D) Poor performance monitoring. 16.Which is NOT a principle of governance? A) Integrity. B) Transparency. C) Responsibility. D) Corruption. 17.Governance prevents financial crises by______. A) Promoting mismanagement. B) Maintaining transparency and accountability. C) Avoiding ethical practices. D) Limiting oversight mechanisms. 18.Modern governance focuses on______. A) Ignoring ethical values. B) Strengthening organizational and legal frameworks. C) Reducing public participation. D) Increasing corruption. 19.The main components of governance include. A) Ethical principles and transparency. B) Political corruption. C) Lack of legal frameworks. D) Reducing stakeholder involvement. 20.Sustainability emphasizes______. A) Maximizing present resources without planning for future generations. B) Rational resource use for present and future needs. C) Ignoring environmental development. D) Avoiding community participation. 21.Sustainable development involves______. A) Human-centric approaches. B) Isolated economic goals. C) Ignoring biosphere health. D) Short-term solutions only. 3 22.A key component of sustainable development is______. A) Avoiding technological solutions. B) Rational management of natural resources. C) Reducing stakeholder engagement. D) Overexploiting ecosystems. 23.The political dimension of sustainability focuses on______. A) Strengthening governance models. B) Ignoring decision-making partnerships. C) Eliminating public participation. D) Weakening legal frameworks. 24.The concept of sustainability originated from______. A) Political systems. B) Ecology and dynamic systems. C) Modern technology. D) Isolated economic theories. 25.Administrative corruption undermines______. A) Public trust and administrative efficiency. B) Economic growth only. C) Personal decision-making. D) Private sector operations. 26.A major cause of administrative corruption is______. A) Strict oversight mechanisms. B) Overlapping regulatory responsibilities. C) Transparent leadership appointments. D) Efficient public sector operations. 27.Which is NOT an advantage of e-Government? A) Speed of service delivery. B) Increased paperwork. C) Objective performance evaluation. D) Reduction in errors. 28.Which factor enhances e-Government implementation? A) Minimal technological changes. B) Avoiding training programs. C) Aligning requirements with updated applications. D) Manual data management. 4 29.E-Government contributes to reducing violations by______. A) Enhancing system accuracy and clarity. B) Eliminating digital processes. C) Avoiding performance monitoring. D) Overcomplicating procedures. 30.Crisis management integrates into______. A) Short-term operational plans only. B) Strategic and organizational plans. C) Improvised decision-making processes. D) Random operational frameworks. 31.Effective early warning systems are designed to______. A) Identify and prevent potential crises. B) Replace crisis recovery measures. C) Eliminate the need for planning. D) Focus on post-crisis learning only. 32.The containment phase focuses on______. A) Predicting future crises. B) Limiting damage spread. C) Avoiding immediate action. D) Disregarding short-term responses. 33.Trust-based relationships among employees______. A) Increase divisiveness during crises. B) Facilitate cooperation in crisis management. C) Reduce the need for training. D) Complicate decision-making processes. 34.Crisis management includes______. A) Halting immediate responses. B) Allocating resources for rapid reconstruction. C) Avoiding stakeholder communication. D) Ignoring operational challenges. 35.Governance ensures______. A) Adherence to ethical principles and public accountability. B) Exclusion of stakeholders. C) Minimal transparency in decision-making. D) Reduced oversight mechanisms. 5 36.Governance in the public sector involves______. A) A framework of laws promoting integrity and responsibility. B) Limiting legal frameworks. C) Ignoring the rule of law. D) Weakening public participation. 37.Modern governance emphasizes______. A) Ethical practices and combating corruption. B) Reduced transparency. C) Focusing solely on profit motives. D) Avoiding accountability mechanisms. 38.Public governance highlights______. A) Efficiency in service delivery and trust-building. B) Prioritizing private profits. C) Minimal stakeholder engagement. D) Ignoring public welfare objectives. 39.Key governance principles include______. A) Transparency, integrity, and accountability. B) Reduced organizational regulations. C) Eliminating fairness practices. D) Avoiding ethical frameworks. 40.Sustainable development is defined as______. A) A balance between present needs and future generations’ resources. B) A focus solely on economic growth. C) Avoiding environmental concerns. D) Short-term planning for community needs. 41.The sustainability approach involves______. A) Isolated economic objectives. B) Integrating environmental, social, and economic systems. C) Overexploiting natural resources. D) Minimizing community participation. 42.The biosphere in sustainability refers to______. A) A repository of renewable and non-renewable resources. B) Isolated economic activities. C) Human resource management. D) Ignoring environmental health. 6 43.Characteristics of sustainable development include______. A) Long-term planning and equity. B) Avoiding societal needs. C) Isolated environmental goals. D) Ignoring resource allocation. 44.A core goal of sustainable development is______. A) Enhancing quality of life. B) Prioritizing profits. C) Reducing societal involvement. D) Avoiding environmental concerns. 45.Early crisis signals are essential for______. A) Ignoring warning signs. B) Preventing potential crises. C) Avoiding proactive responses. D) Reducing communication. 46.The governance framework focuses on______. A) Stakeholder inclusivity and accountability. B) Reducing public transparency. C) Excluding civil society. D) Weakening ethical considerations. 47.Resource allocation during crises ensures______. A) Delayed reconstruction efforts. B) Efficient preparedness and recovery. C) Avoiding crisis containment. D) Reducing resource availability. 48.Governance combats corruption through______. A) Adopting principles of integrity and fairness. B) Minimizing ethical responsibility. C) Ignoring organizational policies. D) Reducing accountability mechanisms. 49.Sustainability policies involve______. A) Ignoring human and environmental factors. B) Rational resource management and community involvement. C) Over-reliance on technological fixes. D) Short-term economic growth. 7 50.Sustainable development aims to______. A) Balance environmental, economic, and social systems. B) Avoid long-term planning. C) Focus only on present needs. D) Exclude human-centric objectives. 51.The political dimension of sustainability ensures______. A) Governance and decision-making partnerships. B) Ignoring stakeholder participation. C) Isolated policy implementations. D) Weakening regulatory frameworks. 52.Equity in sustainable development involves______. A) Fairness across current and future generations. B) Ignoring intergenerational needs. C) Prioritizing short-term economic goals. D) Avoiding global collaboration. 53.The social dimension of sustainability emphasizes______. A) Excluding community participation. B) Guaranteeing basic needs and equality. C) Reducing societal involvement. D) Ignoring job creation. 54.Technological dimensions in sustainability focus on______. A) Reducing renewable energy use. B) Using cleaner and efficient technologies. C) Ignoring harmful chemical reduction. D) Avoiding resource conservation. 55.Crisis recovery focuses on______. A) Delaying responses to a crisis. B) Preparing long-term programs to restore assets. C) Avoiding pre-tested recovery measures. D) Ignoring short-term damage control. 56.Learning during crisis management is important for______. A) Ignoring past experiences. B) Enhancing organizational preparedness. C) Limiting future planning efforts. D) Avoiding continuous evaluations. 8 57.Cultural and structural changes in crisis management aim to______. A) Preserve outdated systems. B) Adapt organizations to dynamic environments. C) Avoid improving communication strategies. D) Reduce decision-making efficiency. 58.Governance principles in public administration ensure______. A) Transparency and responsibility. B) Weakening public trust. C) Excluding accountability measures. D) Avoiding ethical practices. 59.A sustainable competitive advantage in governance relies on______. A) Ethical responsibility and effective management. B) Ignoring public needs. C) Limiting organizational reforms. D) Reducing stakeholder engagement. 60.A characteristic of sustainable development is______. A) Addressing present and future needs. B) Avoiding long-term goals. C) Focusing only on economic growth. D) Ignoring community processes. 61.Rational resource management emphasizes______. A) Depleting natural reserves. B) Sustainable use of resources. C) Avoiding environmental preservation. D) Disregarding population growth. 62.The human dimension in sustainable development highlights______. A) Reducing job creation efforts. B) Improving basic needs and quality of life. C) Focusing only on ecosystem health. D) Avoiding human development goals. 63.Globalization in sustainability strategies promotes. A) Isolation from international cooperation______. B) Integrating economic and environmental efforts globally. C) Reducing trade opportunities. D) Avoiding regional collaborations. 9 64.The political dimension in sustainable development ensures______. A) Strengthening governance frameworks. B) Ignoring civil society participation. C) Reducing policy integration. D) Avoiding decision-making partnerships. 65.Successful crisis management requires______. A) Improvised and isolated actions. B) Coordinated planning and resource allocation. C) Avoiding team training programs. D) Ignoring early warning signals. 66.The goal of early crisis detection is to______. A) Prevent crises before they occur. B) Delay strategic planning. C) Limit stakeholder communication. D) Focus only on post-crisis recovery. 67.Economic sustainability focuses on______. A) Achieving equity in resource utilization. B) Increasing resource wastage. C) Limiting self-reliance initiatives. D) Ignoring regional cooperation. 68.A component of corporate governance includes. A) Adhering to legal and ethical frameworks. B) Ignoring stakeholder transparency. C) Weakening public accountability. D) Focusing solely on profitability. 69.Sustainable development prioritizes. A) Rational resource use and social equity. B) Reducing environmental protection efforts. C) Avoiding technological advancements. D) Limiting community participation. 10