Exam 1: What Is Public Administration

Which of the following best describes the "post-deficit" era?

The term public administration is more easily defined than explained.

The size and role of the public service in Canada was downsized in the 1990s.

What is the system of authority, people, offices, and methods that governments use to achieve their objectives called?

Which type of institution mandates Canadian content in various cultural products?

In comparison to the private sector, public servants are expected to adhere to more objectives and to act in ways that result in a lesser degree of efficiency.

Which of the following is NOT considered a public servant?

The private sector is more willing to accept risks than the public sector.

"Excessive bureaucratic influence" focuses on the large role of public servants in the making of public policy, and a belief that they decide on major policy initiatives.

In which decade did the academic study of public administration started to flourish?

There is greater emphasis on accountability in the private sector than in the public sector.

Which of the following represents the total value of goods and services in Canada?

Which of the following trends has been the fastest growing trend between 1983 and 2015?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an example of a non-profit organization.

Which of the following government activities is considered a regulatory function?

Non-profit organizations are private organizations.

In private administration, what is usually considered the "bottom line"?

The first degree program in Canadian Public Administration was established at Carleton University.

The human resources management system is less complicated and rigid in government than in the private sector.