Development Administration Reflection

Which of the following best defines "management" in the context of development administration?

• Planning only for long-term goals

• Mobilizing resources for effective and efficient goal achievement

• Avoiding any form of leadership and control

• Creating laws for social issues

What does "development" refer to in this topic?

• Economic crisis handling

• Changes in administrative procedures

• Improvements in both physical and non-physical forms

• Technological advancement only

What is the purpose of development administration and governance?

• To restrict the use of national resources

• To evaluate only the financial aspects of development

• To improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development

• To centralize all power at the federal level

According to the slides, which is NOT a characteristic of good administration?

• Transparency

• Fairness

• Dishonesty

• Responsibility

Why is it necessary to understand development management and national administration?

• It only benefits government officials

• Development will not happen without it

• It helps avoid high costs by planning ahead

• It eliminates the need for public involvement

What is a potential effect of unmanaged development?

• Increase in citizen trust

• Cost-saving in problem-solving

• Greater efficiency in national planning

• Higher costs in solving problems later

What is a major advantage of centralized development planning?

• Tailors policies to local needs

• Promotes regional inefficiencies

• Ensures uniform national policies

• Encourages slow infrastructure development

According to the 'Linear Stage' theory by Walt Rostow, which of the following is the final stage of economic development?

• Take-Off

• Drive to Maturity

• Traditional Society

• Age of Mass Consumption

What is the primary focus of the Harrod-Domar Growth Model?

• Population control

• Technological advancement

• Capital investment and savings

• Cultural transformation

Which of the following is a criticism of the 'Linear Stage' theory?

• It emphasizes poverty reduction

• It accounts for cultural diversity

• It assumes all nations follow the same development path

• It encourages global trade too early