New Public Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of New Public Management?

• To increase government size

• To apply private sector principles to improve public sector efficiency

• To eliminate all forms of bureaucracy

• To centralize decision-making processes

Which countries were early adopters of NPM?

• United States, Canada, Mexico

• United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia

• India, China, Japan

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

Which of the following is NOT a core theme of New Public Management?

• Increased government control over private sector

• Citizen-centric service delivery

• Decentralization of decision-making

• Focus on outcomes rather than inputs

How does NPM aim to improve accountability in the public sector?

• By reducing transparency

• By eliminating performance targets

• By implementing robust reporting and monitoring systems

• By centralizing authority

What is a common strategy in NPM for handling non-core government functions?

• Nationalization

• Outsourcing to private providers

• Increasing government workforce

• Reducing public-private partnerships

What is one of the benefits of treating citizens as customers in NPM?

• Reduced need for innovation

• Decreased public participation

• Improved quality of services and citizen satisfaction

• Increased government spending

What is a significant benefit of NPM's focus on performance measurement?

• Decreased accountability

• Increased bureaucratic processes

• Enhanced efficiency and service delivery

• Reduced innovation

Which of the following is a criticism of NPM?

• It focuses too much on long-term goals

• It undermines social justice and equity

• It increases bureaucratic red tape

• It reduces efficiency in public services

What is a potential downside of NPM's emphasis on managerial autonomy?

• Enhanced public trust

• Improved democratic accountability

• Concentration of power in a few managers

• Increased citizen participation

What is a key challenge for the future of NPM according to experts?

• Centralizing all decision-making processes

• Eliminating all private sector principles

• Striking a balance between efficiency and democratic values

• Focusing solely on cost-cutting measures