Question 1

Goal congruence isn't necessary for an organization to become efficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An example of a social phenomenon only recently defined as a problem requiring government attention is

Accepted Answer

A) the ethics of administrative decision making. 
B) dilapidated housing. 
C) urban overcrowding. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the ethics of administrative decision making. 
B) dilapidated housing. 
C) urban overcrowding. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

Ethical considerations play an increasingly insignificant role in public-sector decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "mixed scanning" analogy of the high-altitude weather satellite was formulated by

Accepted Answer

A) Wildavsky. 
B) Etzioni. 
C) Simon. 
D) Dror. 
A) Wildavsky. 
B) Etzioni. 
C) Simon. 
D) Dror.

Question 5

Common issues that policy makers have to balance in their decision making include

Accepted Answer

A) financial costs. 
B) military costs. 
C) benefits received. 
D) none of the above. 
E) all of the above. 
A) financial costs. 
B) military costs. 
C) benefits received. 
D) none of the above. 
E) all of the above.

Question 6

Some alternative decisions are effectively denied to decision makers because of past choices and policies put into effect by previous decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To "satisfice" as fully as possible is one major concern of the rational decision maker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The less generalized a goal statement is, the more likely it is to be widely supported in the political arena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Goal congruence isn't necessary for an organization to become efficient.

An example of a social phenomenon only recently defined as a problem requiring government attention is

Ethical considerations play an increasingly insignificant role in public-sector decision making.

The "mixed scanning" analogy of the high-altitude weather satellite was formulated by

Common issues that policy makers have to balance in their decision making include

Some alternative decisions are effectively denied to decision makers because of past choices and policies put into effect by previous decision makers.

To "satisfice" as fully as possible is one major concern of the rational decision maker.

The less generalized a goal statement is, the more likely it is to be widely supported in the political arena.

Approaching the Study of Public Administration

Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

Organizational Theory

Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership

Public Personnel Administration and Human Resource Development

Government Budgeting

Public Policy and Implementation

Performance Management in Government in the Public Sector

Government Regulation and Administrative Law

Conclusion: Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change

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Exam 5: Decision Making in Administration

Goal congruence isn't necessary for an organization to become efficient.

An example of a social phenomenon only recently defined as a problem requiring government attention is

Ethical considerations play an increasingly insignificant role in public-sector decision making.

The "mixed scanning" analogy of the high-altitude weather satellite was formulated by

Common issues that policy makers have to balance in their decision making include

Some alternative decisions are effectively denied to decision makers because of past choices and policies put into effect by previous decision makers.

To "satisfice" as fully as possible is one major concern of the rational decision maker.

The less generalized a goal statement is, the more likely it is to be widely supported in the political arena.

Approaching the Study of Public Administration

Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

Organizational Theory

Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership

Public Personnel Administration and Human Resource Development

Government Budgeting

Public Policy and Implementation

Performance Management in Government in the Public Sector

Government Regulation and Administrative Law

Conclusion: Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change

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