PSC201 Midterm File by ZB

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Q1. Which of the following is the main function of public administration?

1. Legislation
2. Public policy implementation
3. Political campaigning
4. Judicial review

Answer: b) Public policy implementation

Q2. Who is considered the father of modern public administration?

1. Max Weber
2. Woodrow Wilson
3. Frederick Taylor
4. Dwight Waldo

Answer: b) Woodrow Wilson

Q3. The concept of “bureaucracy” is associated with which theorist?

1. John Locke
2. Max Weber
3. Karl Marx
4. Thomas Hobbes

Answer: b) Max Weber

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy according to Max Weber?

1. Hierarchical authority
2. Division of labor
3. Informal communication
4. Formal rules

Answer: c) Informal communication

Q5. Which of the following is a key feature of New Public Management (NPM)?

1. Centralized decision-making
2. Market-oriented reforms
3. Expansion of bureaucratic procedures
4. Focus on traditional administrative functions

Answer: b) Market-oriented reforms

Q6. What is the primary goal of public policy?

1. To achieve political stability
2. To meet the needs of the citizens
3. To promote government efficiency
4. To generate revenue

Answer: b) To meet the needs of the citizens

Q7. Which is a key principle of the Weberian model of bureaucracy?

1. Strong individual leadership
2. Career-oriented professional staff
3. Decentralized control
4. Flexible policies

Answer: b) Career-oriented professional staff

Q8. The term "policy implementation" refers to:

1. The process of creating public policies
2. The enforcement of laws
3. The process of executing public policies
4. The monitoring of public policy outcomes

Answer: c) The process of executing public policies

Q9. Which of the following is the most significant challenge for public administrators?

1. Balancing politics and administration
2. Ensuring a high level of public satisfaction
3. Maintaining organizational hierarchy
4. Focusing on long-term planning

Answer: a) Balancing politics and administration

Q10. In the context of public administration, what does "accountability" mean?

1. The ability to delegate authority
2. The duty to answer for one’s actions
3. The authority to make decisions
4. The efficiency of government operations

Answer: b) The duty to answer for one’s actions

Q11. Which of the following is a feature of the "post-bureaucratic" model?

1. Strict hierarchies
2. Increased reliance on technology
3. High levels of centralization
4. Limited transparency

Answer: b) Increased reliance on technology

Q12. The "iron triangle" refers to the relationship between:

1. Congress, interest groups, and the President
2. Bureaucracy, interest groups, and Congress
3. The judiciary, executive, and legislature
4. Government, media, and political parties

Answer: b) Bureaucracy, interest groups, and Congress

Q13. Which of the following is a method of policy evaluation?

1. Public opinion surveys
2. Policy analysis
3. Cost-benefit analysis
4. All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Q14. The concept of "political neutrality" in public administration refers to:

1. Administrators should avoid making political decisions
2. Public servants should serve the government of the day
3. Administrative functions should be centralized
4. Political influence should dominate administrative decisions

Answer: b) Public servants should serve the government of the day

Q15. Which is the primary difference between public administration and private administration?

1. Public administration focuses on profit-making
2. Public administration is influenced by political processes
3. Private administration involves democratic control
4. Public administration does not require accountability

Answer: b) Public administration is influenced by political processes