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Public Administration

Question 1Single Answer
V.A.  Graicunas theory on span of management/ control was based on :
  1. A
    Flat organisational structure
  2. B
    Mathematical calculation
  3. C
    Empirical Studies
  4. D
    Rule of Thumb
Question 2Single Answer
Who stated, "Administration is now so vast an area that a philosophy of administration comes to bring a Philosophy of life" ?
  1. A
    H.A.  Simon
  2. B
    Marshal E. Dimock
  3. C
    Piffner
  4. D
    L.D. White
Question 3Single Answer
Which of the following is viewed as an alternative to market and hierarchy in public policy and management literature ?
  1. A
    Professionalism
  2. B
    Networks
  3. C
    Collegiality
  4. D
    Procedural mode
Question 4Single Answer
The book "The Frontiers of Public Administration" written by John M. Gaus was co-authored by which of the following ?
  1. A
    L.D. White and Luther Gulick
  2. B
    M.E. Dimock and P.A. Appleby
  3. C
    Luther Gulick and FM Marx
  4. D
    L.D. White and M.E. Dimock
Question 5Single Answer
Who among the following, made distinction between obedience and acceptance of Authority ?
  1. A
    Chester I Barnard
  2. B
    Herbert A Simon
  3. C
    Max Weber
  4. D
    J.D. Mooney
Question 6Single Answer
The public-choice school sets a concept of :
  1. A
    Bureaucratic administration
  2. B
    Hierarchical administration
  3. C
    Democratic administration
  4. D
    Oligarchic administration
Question 7Single Answer
The aim of Napoleonic code introduced in 1804 during the regime of Napoleon Bonaparte was to :
  1. A
    Abolish Bureaucracy
  2. B
    Strengthen Bureaucracy
  3. C
    Reform Bureaucracy
  4. D
    Further Bureaucratic despotism
Question 8Single Answer
Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of participative management ?
  1. A
    Hierarchical structures
  2. B
    Vertical communication
  3. C
    Directionless activities
  4. D
    Cross-functional linkages
Question 9Single Answer
Michael Crozier's "The Bureaucratic Phenomenon" was a study of the bureaucracy of :
  1. A
    England
  2. B
    Germany
  3. C
    Italy
  4. D
    France
Question 10Single Answer
"Zone of Indifference" as a concept is attributed to .
  1. A
    Herbert Simon
  2. B
    Rensis Likert
  3. C
    Chester Barnard
  4. D
    M.P. Follett
Question 11Single Answer
Public Administration is primarily concerned with?
  1. A
    Private business management
  2. B
    Electoral politics
  3. C
    Judicial interpretation
  4. D
    Implementation of government policies
Question 12Single Answer
The scope of Public Administration includes?
  1. A
    Only bureaucracy
  2. B
    Only policy formulation
  3. C
    Both governmental and non-governmental organizations
  4. D
    Only political parties
Question 13Single Answer
The Politics–Administration Dichotomy was first proposed by?
  1. A
    Woodrow Wilson
  2. B
    Max Weber
  3. C
    Luther Gulick
  4. D
    Herbert Simon
Question 14Single Answer
Public Administration as a discipline emerged in?
  1. A
    Late 19th century
  2. B
    18th century
  3. C
    16th century
  4. D
    Mid 21st century
Question 15Single Answer
Governance differs from Government mainly in terms of?
  1. A
    Military control
  2. B
    Judicial power
  3. C
    Public participation and networks
  4. D
    Electoral process only
Question 16Single Answer
Globalization in Public Administration primarily leads to?
  1. A
    Isolation of states
  2. B
    Elimination of bureaucracy
  3. C
    Increased interdependence of governments
  4. D
    End of governance
Question 17Single Answer
Division of Work means?
  1. A
    One person does all tasks
  2. B
    Removal of hierarchy
  3. C
    Specialization of tasks among individuals
  4. D
    Centralized authority only
Question 18Single Answer
Hierarchy refers to?
  1. A
    Horizontal communication
  2. B
    Informal groups
  3. C
    Chain of command
  4. D
    External relations
Question 19Single Answer
Unity of Command means?
  1. A
    One employee reports to one superior only
  2. B
    One employee reports to multiple bosses
  3. C
    No supervision
  4. D
    Group decision-making only
Question 20Single Answer
Span of Control refers to?
  1. A
    Budget control
  2. B
    Legal authority
  3. C
    Political control
  4. D
    Number of subordinates under a manager
Question 21Single Answer
Authority is?
  1. A
    Personal influence
  2. B
    Legal right to give orders
  3. C
    Emotional power
  4. D
    Social status
Question 22Single Answer
Power is different from authority because?
  1. A
    Always legal
  2. B
    Always formal
  3. C
    Always written
  4. D
    Not necessarily legitimate
Question 23Single Answer
Responsibility means?
  1. A
    Right to command
  2. B
    Financial control
  3. C
    Obligation to perform tasks
  4. D
    Political control
Question 24Single Answer
Delegation means?
  1. A
    Centralizing authority
  2. B
    Removing responsibility
  3. C
    Transferring authority to subordinates
  4. D
    Eliminating supervision
Question 25Single Answer
Centralization means?
  1. A
    Concentration of authority at top level
  2. B
    Distribution of power
  3. C
    No hierarchy
  4. D
    Delegation of power
Question 26Single Answer
Decentralization means?
  1. A
    Concentration of authority
  2. B
    Distribution of authority to lower levels
  3. C
    No decision-making
  4. D
    Military control
Question 27Single Answer
Line agencies are responsible for?
  1. A
    Advisory functions
  2. B
    Legal advice
  3. C
    Core operational functions
  4. D
    Training
Question 28Single Answer
Staff agencies provide?
  1. A
    Execution
  2. B
    Advice and support
  3. C
    Punishment
  4. D
    Budget approval
Question 29Single Answer
Auxiliary agencies deal with?
  1. A
    Policy making
  2. B
    Political campaigning
  3. C
    Support services like finance and HR
  4. D
    Law making
Question 30Single Answer
Leadership means?
  1. A
    Influencing and guiding subordinates
  2. B
    Authority only
  3. C
    Punishment system
  4. D
    Budget allocation
Question 31Single Answer
Supervision involves?
  1. A
    Monitoring and guiding work
  2. B
    Policy making
  3. C
    Judicial review
  4. D
    Political control
Question 32Single Answer
Decision-making is?
  1. A
    Random choice
  2. B
    Legal punishment
  3. C
    Forced action
  4. D
    Selection of best alternative
Question 33Single Answer
Communication ensures?
  1. A
    Smooth flow of information
  2. B
    Confusion
  3. C
    Political dominance
  4. D
    Judicial control
Question 34Single Answer
Personnel Administration deals with?
  1. A
    Human resource management in government
  2. B
    Machines
  3. C
    Foreign relations
  4. D
    Taxation only
Question 35Single Answer
Classification means?
  1. A
    Political grouping
  2. B
    Budget system
  3. C
    Election system
  4. D
    Systematic grouping of posts
Question 36Single Answer
Recruitment means?
  1. A
    Promotion
  2. B
    Training
  3. C
    Hiring suitable candidates
  4. D
    Retirement
Question 37Single Answer
Training aims at?
  1. A
    Punishment
  2. B
    Salary reduction
  3. C
    Political awareness
  4. D
    Skill development
Question 38Single Answer
Promotion means?
  1. A
    Demotion
  2. B
    Advancement in position
  3. C
    Transfer
  4. D
    Recruitment
Question 39Single Answer
Compensation includes?
  1. A
    Punishment
  2. B
    Promotion only
  3. C
    Transfer
  4. D
    Salary and benefits
Question 40Single Answer
Discipline ensures?
  1. A
    Chaos
  2. B
    Legal disputes
  3. C
    Political control
  4. D
    Orderly behavior
Question 41Single Answer
Civil Service Neutrality means?
  1. A
    Political involvement
  2. B
    Impartial administration
  3. C
    Party membership
  4. D
    Election campaigning
Question 42Single Answer
Anonymity means?
  1. A
    Public credit to officers
  2. B
    Political visibility
  3. C
    Government responsibility, not individuals
  4. D
    Media control
Question 43Single Answer
Commitment means?
  1. A
    Party loyalty
  2. B
    Personal gain
  3. C
    Political bias
  4. D
    Dedication to public service
Question 44Single Answer
Professional associations are formed to?
  1. A
    Reduce efficiency
  2. B
    Control elections
  3. C
    Promote professional interests
  4. D
    Replace government
Question 45Single Answer
Unionism refers to?
  1. A
    Judiciary
  2. B
    Political parties
  3. C
    Employee organization
  4. D
    Private companies
Question 46Single Answer
Main objective of Public Administration is?
  1. A
    Profit
  2. B
    Political dominance
  3. C
    Public welfare
  4. D
    Judicial reform
Question 47Single Answer
Coordination means?
  1. A
    Conflict
  2. B
    Harmonizing efforts
  3. C
    Isolation
  4. D
    Centralization only
Question 48Single Answer
Span of control increases when?
  1. A
    More subordinates
  2. B
    Fewer subordinates
  3. C
    No hierarchy
  4. D
    No control
Question 49Single Answer
Authority without responsibility leads to?
  1. A
    Misuse of power
  2. B
    Efficiency
  3. C
    Better governance
  4. D
    Coordination
Question 50Single Answer
Responsibility without authority leads to?
  1. A
    Ineffectiveness
  2. B
    Efficiency
  3. C
    Control
  4. D
    Stability
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