Question 1

Who is father of Public Administration?
A)l.d white
B)w.f willoughby
C)frank j goodnow
D)woodrow wilson

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson is often referred to as the father of Public Administration due to his seminal essay, "The Study of Administration" (1887), which laid the foundation for the field as an academic discipline.

Question 2

"Public Administration consists of all those operations having for their purpose the fulfilment or enforcement of public policy." Who gave this definition?
A)l. d white
B)j.m pfiffner
C)e.n gladden
D)marshall dimock

Accepted Answer

L. D. White is credited with this definition of public administration, emphasizing its role in implementing public policy.

Question 3

"Public Administration is the art and science of management as applied to the affairs of state". Who gave this definition?
A)dwight waldo
B)woodrow wilson
C)luther gulick
D)e.n gladden

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Who among the following is the supporter of the managerial view of public administration?
A)luther gulick
B)herbert simon
C)thompson
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

All the choices listed, Luther Gulick, Herbert Simon, and Thompson, have contributed significantly to the managerial view of public administration, emphasizing the importance of efficient and effective management practices within public organizations.

Question 5

The letter "P" in POSDCORB stands for:
A)policy making
B)planning
C)personnel management
D)programming

Accepted Answer

The letter "P" in POSDCORB stands for "Planning." POSDCORB is an acronym representing the key functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.

Question 6

The letter "O" in POSDCORB stands for:
A)organizing
B)orientation
C)occupation
D)order

Accepted Answer

The letter "O" in POSDCORB stands for "Organizing." POSDCORB is an acronym representing the core functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.

Question 7

The letter "S" in POSDCORB stands for:
A)selection
B)staffing
C)scrutinizing
D)seniority

Accepted Answer

The letter "S" in POSDCORB stands for "Staffing." POSDCORB is an acronym representing the core functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.

Question 8

The letter "D" in POSDCORB stands for:
A)directing
B)delegation
C)decision making
D)designing

Accepted Answer

The letter "D" in POSDCORB stands for "Directing." POSDCORB is an acronym representing the key functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.

Question 9

"Organization is the form of every human association for the attainment of a common purpose". Who gave this definition?
A)j.d mooney
B)l.d.white
C)pfiffner
D)luther gulick

Accepted Answer

J.D. Mooney is credited with this definition of organization, emphasizing the structured nature of human associations aimed at achieving common goals.

Question 10

Which one of the following are not covered the bases of organization?
A)persons
B)place
C)process
D)planning

Accepted Answer

Planning is not considered a base of organization in the traditional sense. Organization typically involves structuring resources and activities to achieve objectives, and this is often done through focusing on people (persons), places, and processes. Planning, however, is a separate management function that involves setting goals and determining how to achieve them, rather than a base upon which organizations are structured.

Question 11

Span of control depends on the -------------
A)function
B)time
C)space
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively manage and is influenced by various factors including the nature of the function, the time available for supervision, and the physical space within which the team operates. Thus, all the given options (function, time, space) affect the span of control.

Question 12

"for any action whatsoever, an employee should receive orders from one superior only". Who gave this definition?
A)henry fayol
B)l.d white
C)woodrow wilson
D)pfiffner&presthus

Accepted Answer

This definition is attributed to Henry Fayol, who is known for his principles of management, one of which is the principle of unity of command, stating that an employee should receive orders from only one superior.

Question 13

Who among the following wrote the essay "The study of Administration"?
A)frank j goodnow
B)woodrow wilson
C)henry fayol
D)luther gulick

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson wrote the essay "The Study of Administration" in 1887, which is considered a foundational work in the field of public administration.

Question 14

"Introduction to the study of public administration" was written by
A)max weber
B)l.d white
C)f.w taylor
D)m.p follet

Accepted Answer

"Introduction to the Study of Public Administration" was written by Leonard D. White, making him the correct choice. This book is considered a classic in the field of public administration.

Question 15

According to Paul H Appleby public and private administration differs on the
A)political character
B)breadth of scope, impact and consideration
C)public accountability
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Paul H. Appleby highlighted that public and private administration differ in several key aspects, including their political character, breadth of scope, impact, consideration, and the level of public accountability they must adhere to. These differences collectively distinguish the nature of public administration from that of private administration.

Question 16

The administrative organization of the government consists of --------
A)line
B)staff
C)auxiliary
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

The administrative organization of the government consists of line, staff, and auxiliary agencies, each playing a distinct role in the functioning of the government. Line agencies execute decisions and policies, staff agencies provide advisory and support services, and auxiliary agencies offer essential support and resources.

Quiz 1: Public Administration

Who is father of Public Administration?

"Public Administration consists of all those operations having for their purpose the fulfilment or enforcement of public policy." Who gave this definition?

"Public Administration is the art and science of management as applied to the affairs of state". Who gave this definition?

Who among the following is the supporter of the managerial view of public administration?

The letter "P" in POSDCORB stands for:

The letter "O" in POSDCORB stands for:

The letter "S" in POSDCORB stands for:

The letter "D" in POSDCORB stands for:

"Organization is the form of every human association for the attainment of a common purpose". Who gave this definition?

Which one of the following are not covered the bases of organization?

Span of control depends on the -------------

"for any action whatsoever, an employee should receive orders from one superior only". Who gave this definition?

Who among the following wrote the essay "The study of Administration"?

"Introduction to the study of public administration" was written by

According to Paul H Appleby public and private administration differs on the

The administrative organization of the government consists of --------