By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 6, 2024
What is the primary function of public administration?
a) To oversee private business operations
b) To implement government policies and services
c) To conduct international trade negotiations
d) To manage corporate finance Answer: b) To implement government policies and services
Which of the following is a key principle of public administration?
a) Bureaucratic efficiency
b) Market competition
c) Profit maximization
d) Investor relations Answer: a) Bureaucratic efficiency
What does the term ‘bureaucracy’ refer to in public administration?
a) The practice of making laws
b) The structure of government departments and their processes
c) The process of political campaigning
d) The management of private enterprises Answer: b) The structure of government departments and their processes
Which document typically outlines the roles and responsibilities of public administration officials?
a) Constitution
b) Strategic Plan
c) Annual Report
d) Policy Brief Answer: a) Constitution
In public administration, what is ‘accountability’?
a) The process of making policies
b) The obligation to report on and justify actions and decisions
c) The ability to influence public opinion
d) The management of human resources Answer: b) The obligation to report on and justify actions and decisions
Which model of public administration focuses on maximizing efficiency and output?
a) Classical Model
b) Human Relations Model
c) New Public Management Model
d) Post-Bureaucratic Model Answer: c) New Public Management Model
What is ‘public policy implementation’?
a) The creation of new policies
b) The process of enforcing and executing existing policies
c) The evaluation of policy effectiveness
d) The analysis of policy options Answer: b) The process of enforcing and executing existing policies
What role does ‘human resource management’ play in public administration?
a) It deals with policy creation
b) It manages the recruitment, training, and development of public sector employees
c) It focuses on external relations
d) It handles financial auditing Answer: b) It manages the recruitment, training, and development of public sector employees
Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-functioning public administration system?
a) High levels of corruption
b) Clear and transparent processes
c) Frequent changes in leadership
d) Lack of public engagement Answer: b) Clear and transparent processes
What does ‘public sector reform’ aim to achieve?
a) Reduction in government spending
b) Improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of public services
c) Expansion of bureaucratic structures
d) Decrease in public accountability Answer: b) Improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of public services
