Exploring Public Administration Concepts

What is the primary purpose of public policy analysis?

• To create new policies without evaluation.

• To promote political agendas without analysis.

• To evaluate and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of policies.

• To gather public opinions on unrelated issues.

Which legal framework governs the actions of public administrators?

• Criminal law

• Administrative law

• Contract law

• International law

What are the key ethical principles in public administration?

• Limited public engagement

• Accountability, transparency, integrity, fairness, respect for the rule of law

• Strict hierarchy

• Profit maximization

How does public sector management differ from private sector management?

• Public sector management prioritizes public service and accountability, while private sector management focuses on profit and efficiency.

• Private sector management is accountable to the public.

• Public sector management is solely focused on profit generation.

• Public sector management operates without any regulations.

What is the significance of budgeting in public administration?

• Budgeting is solely for tax collection purposes.

• Budgeting is only important for private companies.

• Budgeting has no impact on public trust.

• Budgeting is significant in public administration for resource allocation, accountability, planning, and performance measurement.

What are the main components of human resource management in the public sector?

• Recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance with labor laws.

• Employee recruitment only

• Public sector marketing strategies

• Workplace safety regulations

How do stakeholders influence public policy decisions?

• Stakeholders influence public policy decisions by advocating for their interests, providing information, and engaging with policymakers.

• Stakeholders only influence public policy through financial contributions.

• Stakeholders have no impact on public policy decisions.

• Public policy decisions are made solely by government officials without input from stakeholders.

What role does administrative law play in public governance?

• Administrative law promotes economic growth by reducing regulations.

• Administrative law ensures accountability and transparency in public governance by regulating the actions of government agencies.

• Administrative law is primarily concerned with criminal justice procedures.

• Administrative law serves to limit the power of the judiciary in public governance.

What ethical dilemmas might public administrators face?

• Ignoring public feedback on policy decisions

• Public administrators might face dilemmas like balancing public interest with budget constraints, ensuring transparency vs. confidentiality, and managing conflicts of interest.

• Prioritizing personal gain over public service

• Focusing solely on employee satisfaction without considering public needs

How can effective public sector management improve service delivery?

• By limiting public engagement and feedback.

• By reducing staff training and development.

• By increasing bureaucracy and complexity.

• By enhancing accountability and streamlining processes.