George Osborne, Shadow Chancellor, speech to The Conservative Party Conference 2009

The video discusses strategies for improving public sector efficiency, including eliminating failing programs, reviewing procurement decisions, and increasing productivity. It highlights the importance of reducing the budget deficit through these measures, saving tens of billions of pounds. Public service reform is emphasized, driven by both management and user choices, underlining the collective responsibility in achieving these objectives.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method to increase productivity?

• Increasing taxes

• Eliminating failing programs

• Reviewing procurement decisions

• Publishing spending information online

What is the primary goal of the measures discussed in the first section?

• To improve international trade

• To enhance public relations

• To reduce the budget deficit

• To increase public awareness

How much money is expected to be saved through these measures?

• Trillions of dollars

• Hundreds of millions

• Tens of billions

• Thousands of pounds

Who will drive the reform of public services according to the final section?

• Only government officials

• International organizations

• Both managers and users

• Only the public

What is the underlying message of the final section?

• Public services are beyond reform

• Reform is a collective effort

• Only managers can reform services

• Reform is unnecessary