Good Governance and Public Administration Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight characteristics of good governance?

• Transparency

• Innovation

• Rule of law

• Participation

According to the World Bank, good governance involves the exercise of power in managing a country's resources for what purpose?

• Economic growth

• Development

• Cultural preservation

• Political stability

What does the United Nations emphasize in its definition of governance?

• Economic policies

• Technological advancement

• Cultural heritage

• Political and administrative authority

Which characteristic of good governance involves freedom of association and expression?

• Accountability

• Participation

• Efficiency

• Transparency

What is required for the rule of law in good governance?

• Impartial enforcement of laws

• A strong military

• Cultural integration

• Economic incentives

Transparency in good governance ensures that information is:

• Freely available and accessible

• Provided in complex formats

• Available only to government officials

• Hidden from the public

Consensus-oriented governance requires mediating diverse interests to achieve what?

• Technological advancement

• Cultural uniformity

• A broad societal consensus

• Economic dominance

Equity and inclusiveness in governance ensure that:

• Only the majority benefits

• All members feel they have a stake in society

• Resources are used inefficiently

• Cultural traditions are ignored

What does accountability in good governance require from public administrators?

• Secrecy

• Accountability to the general public

• Independence from the public

• Focus on economic growth only

In conclusion, good governance helps public administration by:

• Focusing solely on economic growth

• Centralizing power

• Ignoring minority views

• Minimizing corruption