Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of classical organization theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations exist to accomplish production-related and economic goals. 
B)  Production is maximized through specialization and division of labor. 
C)  People in organizations act in accordance with Nicolo Machiavelli's principles. 
D)  People in organizations act in accordance with rational economic principles. 
A)  Organizations exist to accomplish production-related and economic goals. 
B)  Production is maximized through specialization and division of labor. 
C)  People in organizations act in accordance with Nicolo Machiavelli's principles. 
D)  People in organizations act in accordance with rational economic principles.

Question 2

In the wake of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, public administrators are turning to the study of complex adaptive systems to help them understand nonlinear relationships, quickly changing circumstances and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Words from a military lexicon are peppered throughout writings on public administration, and these words reveal the discipline's military heritage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The scholar who shattered the apparent politics-administration dichotomy and held that politics is an integral part of administration was

Accepted Answer

A)  David Lilienthal. 
B)  Paul Appleby. 
C)  Luther Gulick. 
D)  Dwight Waldo. 
A)  David Lilienthal. 
B)  Paul Appleby. 
C)  Luther Gulick. 
D)  Dwight Waldo.

Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of classical organization theory?

In the wake of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, public administrators are turning to the study of complex adaptive systems to help them understand nonlinear relationships, quickly changing circumstances and threats.

Words from a military lexicon are peppered throughout writings on public administration, and these words reveal the discipline's military heritage.

The scholar who shattered the apparent politics-administration dichotomy and held that politics is an integral part of administration was

Defining Public Administration

Political Cultural Environment of Public Policy Its Administration

The Continuous Reinventing of Government

Intergovernmental Relations

Honor, Ethics, Accountability

Organizational Behavior

Managerialism Informational Technology

Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Leadership

Social Equity

Personnel Management Labor Relations

Public Financial Management

Program Audit Evaluation

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Exam 6: The Evolution of Management Organizational Theory

Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of classical organization theory?

In the wake of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, public administrators are turning to the study of complex adaptive systems to help them understand nonlinear relationships, quickly changing circumstances and threats.

Words from a military lexicon are peppered throughout writings on public administration, and these words reveal the discipline's military heritage.

The scholar who shattered the apparent politics-administration dichotomy and held that politics is an integral part of administration was

Defining Public Administration

Political Cultural Environment of Public Policy Its Administration

The Continuous Reinventing of Government

Intergovernmental Relations

Honor, Ethics, Accountability

Organizational Behavior

Managerialism Informational Technology

Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Leadership

Social Equity

Personnel Management Labor Relations

Public Financial Management

Program Audit Evaluation

Filters