Question 1

The New Deal placed federal administration

Accepted Answer

A)  under greater presidential control 
B)  under greater congressional control 
C) under greater control from the judiciary 
D) the status quo was retained 
A)  under greater presidential control 
B)  under greater congressional control 
C) under greater control from the judiciary 
D) the status quo was retained A

Question 2

About 80 percent of federal employees are subject to the same personnel statutes and regulations.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Contemporary public administration seems too complex to be considered "a single process." List all the categorical distinctions among public administrators (such as occupation, function, and level of government) that challenge the single process idea. Explain how each calls it into question.

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Contemporary public administration is indeed complex and cannot be considered a single process due to the various categorical distinctions among public administrators. These distinctions include occupation, function, and level of government.

Occupation: Public administrators can have various occupations within the field, such as policy analysts, budget analysts, human resource managers, and program managers. Each occupation requires different skill sets and knowledge, and their roles and responsibilities can vary greatly. This diversity in occupations challenges the idea of a single process as each occupation may have its own unique processes and procedures.

Function: Public administrators also have different functions within their respective organizations. Some may be responsible for policy development, while others may focus on implementation or evaluation. These different functions require different approaches and methodologies, further complicating the idea of a single process.

Level of government: Public administrators can work at the federal, state, or local level of government. Each level of government has its own set of laws, regulations, and policies, which can significantly impact the work of public administrators. The differences in the levels of government challenge the idea of a single process as the processes and procedures can vary greatly depending on the level of government.

In conclusion, the categorical distinctions among public administrators, such as occupation, function, and level of government, challenge the idea of a single process in contemporary public administration. The complexity and diversity within the field necessitate a more nuanced understanding of public administration as a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional process.

Question 4

Judicial decisions beginning in the 1930s and crystallizing in the mid-1940s have added a powerful legal perspective to American public administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fate of privatization and public-private partnerships depends on how the courts apply

Accepted Answer

A)  the equal protection clause 
B)  procedural due process 
C) the presentment clause 
D) the state action doctrine 
A)  the equal protection clause 
B)  procedural due process 
C) the presentment clause 
D) the state action doctrine

Question 6

In the new administrative culture, political forces on public administrators will disappear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The chapter maintains that although constitutional rights are currently irrelevant to the practice of public administration they will become important to it in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Information technology can largely redefine and possibly replace management functions once carried out by people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The generic law regulating administrative processes in the federal government is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Negotiated Rulemaking Act 
B)  Pendleton Act 
C) Administrative Procedure Act 
D) Lloyd-La Follette Act 
A)  Negotiated Rulemaking Act 
B)  Pendleton Act 
C) Administrative Procedure Act 
D) Lloyd-La Follette Act

Question 10

Since Leonard White's time, public administration has become based on law to

Accepted Answer

A)  a greater extent 
B)  a lesser extent 
C) the extent of eclipsing management 
D) none of the above 
A)  a greater extent 
B)  a lesser extent 
C) the extent of eclipsing management 
D) none of the above

Question 11

The "rights revolution" occurred from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The chapter looks toward the future with optimism in regard to combining strong democratic constitutionalism with strong public administration. How convincing do you find the predictions made? Why? Can you develop a convincing counter argument? How do the changes in government and in the public in response to the events of September 11, 2001, reinforce or detract from the optimism of the predictions in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

The predictions made in the chapter abou

Question 13

Of the three branches, the judicial branch will likely gain the most influence over federal agencies in coming years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Disaggregation is most closely exemplified by the formation of the Department of Homeland Security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks,

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A)  government as we know it has ended 
B)  a decision has been made about which path to take from the crossroads 
C) trends already under way have been reinforced and escalated 
D) the Federal Personnel Manual has been reinstated 
A)  government as we know it has ended 
B)  a decision has been made about which path to take from the crossroads 
C) trends already under way have been reinforced and escalated 
D) the Federal Personnel Manual has been reinstated

Question 16

The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) will most likely enhance the power of

Accepted Answer

A)  the executive branch 
B)  the legislative branch 
C) the judicial branch 
D) state and local governments 
A)  the executive branch 
B)  the legislative branch 
C) the judicial branch 
D) state and local governments

Question 17

Based on what you have learned about the New Public Management approach, do you think this approach will be viable in the long run? Specifically, do you think a strong performance orientation in the federal government will be managerially, politically, and legally feasible for many years to come? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The viability of the New Public Manageme

Question 18

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has instituted changes that centralize human resources functions in the federal civil service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which perspective is adequate on its own in terms of guiding public administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Public Management 
B)  political 
C) legal 
D) none are adequate on their own 
A)  New Public Management 
B)  political 
C) legal 
D) none are adequate on their own

Question 20

Which is a major source for the strong performance orientation that is currently pervasive in the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B)  the development of supply-side economics 
C) the tax revolts of the 1970s 
D) the Pendleton Act 
A)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B)  the development of supply-side economics 
C) the tax revolts of the 1970s 
D) the Pendleton Act

The New Deal placed federal administration

About 80 percent of federal employees are subject to the same personnel statutes and regulations.

Contemporary public administration seems too complex to be considered "a single process." List all the categorical distinctions among public administrators (such as occupation, function, and level of government) that challenge the single process idea. Explain how each calls it into question.

Judicial decisions beginning in the 1930s and crystallizing in the mid-1940s have added a powerful legal perspective to American public administration.

The fate of privatization and public-private partnerships depends on how the courts apply

In the new administrative culture, political forces on public administrators will disappear.

The chapter maintains that although constitutional rights are currently irrelevant to the practice of public administration they will become important to it in the future.

Information technology can largely redefine and possibly replace management functions once carried out by people.

The generic law regulating administrative processes in the federal government is the

Since Leonard White's time, public administration has become based on law to

The "rights revolution" occurred from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Of the three branches, the judicial branch will likely gain the most influence over federal agencies in coming years.

Disaggregation is most closely exemplified by the formation of the Department of Homeland Security.

In response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks,

The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) will most likely enhance the power of

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has instituted changes that centralize human resources functions in the federal civil service.

Which perspective is adequate on its own in terms of guiding public administration?

Which is a major source for the strong performance orientation that is currently pervasive in the federal government?

The Practice and Discipline of Public Administration: Competing Concerns

The American Administrative State: Development and Political Environment

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: The Structure of the American Administrative State

Organization: Structure and Process

Public Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining

Budgeting and the Public Finances

Decision Making

Policy Analysis and Implementation Evaluation

Regulatory Administration: An Illustration of Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector

Public Administration and the Public

Public Administration and Democratic Constitutionalism

Accountability and Ethics

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Exam 13: The Future

The New Deal placed federal administration

About 80 percent of federal employees are subject to the same personnel statutes and regulations.

Contemporary public administration seems too complex to be considered "a single process." List all the categorical distinctions among public administrators (such as occupation, function, and level of government) that challenge the single process idea. Explain how each calls it into question.

Judicial decisions beginning in the 1930s and crystallizing in the mid-1940s have added a powerful legal perspective to American public administration.

The fate of privatization and public-private partnerships depends on how the courts apply

In the new administrative culture, political forces on public administrators will disappear.

The chapter maintains that although constitutional rights are currently irrelevant to the practice of public administration they will become important to it in the future.

Information technology can largely redefine and possibly replace management functions once carried out by people.

The generic law regulating administrative processes in the federal government is the

Since Leonard White's time, public administration has become based on law to

The "rights revolution" occurred from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Of the three branches, the judicial branch will likely gain the most influence over federal agencies in coming years.

Disaggregation is most closely exemplified by the formation of the Department of Homeland Security.

In response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks,

The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) will most likely enhance the power of

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has instituted changes that centralize human resources functions in the federal civil service.

Which perspective is adequate on its own in terms of guiding public administration?

Which is a major source for the strong performance orientation that is currently pervasive in the federal government?

The Practice and Discipline of Public Administration: Competing Concerns

The American Administrative State: Development and Political Environment

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: The Structure of the American Administrative State

Organization: Structure and Process

Public Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining

Budgeting and the Public Finances

Decision Making

Policy Analysis and Implementation Evaluation

Regulatory Administration: An Illustration of Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector

Public Administration and the Public

Public Administration and Democratic Constitutionalism

Accountability and Ethics

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