The primary concern of public administration scholars toward the role of FBOs in aiding the delivery of public and social services is concern for the:

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The primary concern of public administration scholars toward the role of Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) in aiding the delivery of public and social services is often centered on the potential for the imposition of religion upon non-religious interest groups (option a). This concern arises from the possibility that FBOs, which are inherently religious in nature, might use their involvement in public service delivery to promote their religious beliefs to those who may not share the same faith or any faith at all. This could lead to situations where individuals feel pressured to conform to certain religious tenets to receive services, which is problematic in a pluralistic society that values religious freedom and diversity.
Additionally, there is a concern about the weakening of the Constitution's implied cause: "separation of religion and state" (option b). The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or unduly favoring one religion over another. When FBOs are involved in the delivery of public services, it raises questions about whether government funding and support might be perceived as endorsing a particular religious perspective, thus potentially eroding the separation between religion and state.
The proclamation of religious tenets or values by recipients of public services that are aided in delivery by FBOs (option c) is less of a primary concern for scholars, as the focus is typically on the actions of the FBOs themselves rather than the recipients of services.
Therefore, the most accurate answer to the question is a combination of options a and b, as both concerns are significant in the discussion of FBOs' involvement in public service delivery. Option d, "None of the above," is not the correct answer as the concerns listed are indeed relevant to the discourse on the role of FBOs in public administration.

The Primary Concern of Public Administration Scholars Toward the Role