Public Administration Characteristics Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of public administration mentioned in the introduction?

• Focused on public interest

• Inherently political

• Service oriented

• Operates without a legal framework

Why is public administration considered inherently political?

• It operates independently of government policies.

• It involves the implementation of government policies and decisions.

• It does not impact the distribution of power.

• It is not influenced by political considerations.

How does public administration impact politics?

• By avoiding any political implications

• By providing information and analysis to elected officials

• By ignoring political systems

• By not implementing government programs

What is the primary goal of a service-oriented public administration?

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To operate without public input

• To provide services that meet public needs and expectations

• To serve the government

Which of the following is a key feature of service-oriented public administration?

• Focusing only on urban areas

• Avoiding accountability

• Ignoring customer needs

• Delivering services efficiently and effectively

What does the legal framework in public administration consist of?

• Personal opinions of administrators

• Laws, regulations, and policies

• Random guidelines

• Only unwritten rules

How does bureaucracy benefit public administration?

• By ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently

• By creating confusion

• By eliminating standardized procedures

• By avoiding clear lines of authority

Why is accountability important in public administration?

• It discourages public participation

• It ensures public resources are used effectively

• It allows for unchecked use of resources

• It focuses only on short-term goals

What does flexibility in public administration allow for?

• Adapting to changing circumstances

• Ignoring new challenges

• Sticking to outdated practices

• Avoiding collaboration with stakeholders

Why is professionalism crucial in public administration?

• It allows for unethical behavior

• It focuses on personal interests

• It guarantees effective management of public resources

• It ensures decisions are made without knowledge