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WorksheetsThe Public Sector
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Central Government is comprised of ______ and _______.
board of directors and managers
ministries and departments
municipal authorities and departments
The senior government official next in command to a minister is called a __________.
deputy minister
permanent senator
permanent secretary
When a government takes over a previously privately owned industry or organization this is called __________.
nationalization
privatization
conglomeration
Another name for local government is ____________.
government department
central government
municipal authority
Local governments are responsible for___________.
road maintenance
management of the economy
implementing the educational policy in a country
A major disadvantage of state corporations is that
they can create much employment.
the main aim is not to maximize profit therefore they may operate at a loss too often.
they are usually operated too efficiently.
A government may decide to nationalize an industry because
governments enjoy making profits.
the industry taken over is considered a necessity for the country.
governments are efficient at managing industries.
State corporations, nationalized industries and statutory bodies are overseen by
a board of directors
the general public
a permanent secretary
Government departments have the drawback of
too many resources
the focus being on public service and not profit
political interference from Ministers
The public sector is comprised of organizations that are owned and controlled by
the general public
public limited companies
the state
