Question 1

In his influential The Evolution of Behavior, Axelrod suggests that when negotiators must work together over time, they adopt a strategy of

Accepted Answer

A)  conditional openness 
B)  value claiming 
C)  probing 
D)  searching for precedents 
E)  using deadlines as pressure points 
A)  conditional openness 
B)  value claiming 
C)  probing 
D)  searching for precedents 
E)  using deadlines as pressure points

Question 2

The most numerous governmental units in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A) counties. 
B) townships. 
C) cities. 
D) special districts. 
E) municipalities. 
A) counties. 
B) townships. 
C) cities. 
D) special districts. 
E) municipalities.

Question 3

What are some of the key questions to ask in preparing for negotiations?

Accepted Answer

1. What are my goals and priorities for

Question 4

Trace the development of federalism in the United States from 1789 to the present.

Accepted Answer

Federalism in the United States has evol

Question 5

Although there is no straightforward, universally accepted method for negotiating disputes between governments and organizations, some strategies do consistently seem to work better than others.Which of the following would experts LEAST likely recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) Conceive of interest narrowly 
B) Change the parties involved in the bargaining 
C) Change the existing organizational structure 
D) If a memorandum of understanding needs to be prepared, you be the one to do it 
E) Use objective criteria 
A) Conceive of interest narrowly 
B) Change the parties involved in the bargaining 
C) Change the existing organizational structure 
D) If a memorandum of understanding needs to be prepared, you be the one to do it 
E) Use objective criteria

Question 6

Any relationship in which one party, the principal, considers entering into a contractual agreement with another, the agent, expresses the principal-agent model.Regardless of the reason for relying on an agent, the principal faces what two problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Influence activities and the problem of vertical expansion 
B) Design decisions and pricing decisions 
C) Sunk costs and skimming 
D) Adverse selection and moral hazard 
E) Externalities and competitive bidding 
A) Influence activities and the problem of vertical expansion 
B) Design decisions and pricing decisions 
C) Sunk costs and skimming 
D) Adverse selection and moral hazard 
E) Externalities and competitive bidding

Question 7

Compare and contrast the mayor-counsel form of government organization with the city manager form.

Accepted Answer

The mayor-council form of government is

Question 8

The "new new federalism" is mostly closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill Clinton 
B)  Jimmy Carter 
C)  Ronald Reagan 
D)  George W.Bush 
E)  Gerald Ford 
A)  Bill Clinton 
B)  Jimmy Carter 
C)  Ronald Reagan 
D)  George W.Bush 
E)  Gerald Ford

In his influential The Evolution of Behavior, Axelrod suggests that when negotiators must work together over time, they adopt a strategy of

The most numerous governmental units in the United States are

What are some of the key questions to ask in preparing for negotiations?

Trace the development of federalism in the United States from 1789 to the present.

Although there is no straightforward, universally accepted method for negotiating disputes between governments and organizations, some strategies do consistently seem to work better than others.Which of the following would experts LEAST likely recommend?

Any relationship in which one party, the principal, considers entering into a contractual agreement with another, the agent, expresses the principal-agent model.Regardless of the reason for relying on an agent, the principal faces what two problems?

Compare and contrast the mayor-counsel form of government organization with the city manager form.

The "new new federalism" is mostly closely associated with

The Nature of Public Administration

The Political-Legal Environment of Administration

Administrative Responsibility and Ethics

Planning

Decision Making

Organizing

Leading

Implementation

Human Resources Management

Public Financial Management

Information Management

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Exam 3: Intergovernmental Relations

In his influential The Evolution of Behavior, Axelrod suggests that when negotiators must work together over time, they adopt a strategy of

The most numerous governmental units in the United States are

What are some of the key questions to ask in preparing for negotiations?

Trace the development of federalism in the United States from 1789 to the present.

Although there is no straightforward, universally accepted method for negotiating disputes between governments and organizations, some strategies do consistently seem to work better than others.Which of the following would experts LEAST likely recommend?

Any relationship in which one party, the principal, considers entering into a contractual agreement with another, the agent, expresses the principal-agent model.Regardless of the reason for relying on an agent, the principal faces what two problems?

Compare and contrast the mayor-counsel form of government organization with the city manager form.

The "new new federalism" is mostly closely associated with

The Nature of Public Administration

The Political-Legal Environment of Administration

Administrative Responsibility and Ethics

Planning

Decision Making

Organizing

Leading

Implementation

Human Resources Management

Public Financial Management

Information Management

Filters