Question 1

Select the themes of " New Public Administration"
A)relevance and values
B)social equity and change
C)client focus
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

"New Public Administration" is a movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, focusing on making public administration more relevant to contemporary needs and societal values. It emphasizes themes such as relevance and values, social equity and change, and a focus on clients (or citizens), aiming to make government more responsive, efficient, and equitable.

Question 2

The first Minnowbrook conference gave rise to
A)new public administration
B)politics administration dichotomy
C)comparative public administration
D)development administration

Accepted Answer

The first Minnowbrook conference, held in 1968, is widely recognized for giving rise to the New Public Administration movement, which emphasized relevance, values, and social equity in the field of public administration.

Question 3

Which are the perspectives of new public administration pointed out by Dwight Waldo
A)client oriented bureaucracy
B)representative bureaucracy
C)peoples participation in administration
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Dwight Waldo, in his perspectives on new public administration, emphasized the importance of a client-oriented bureaucracy, representative bureaucracy, and people's participation in administration. These elements collectively aim to make public administration more responsive, democratic, and effective in serving the needs of the public. Thus, all the options listed are correct perspectives pointed out by him.

Question 4

Who is the major exponent of comparative approach to public administration?
A)fred riggs
B)max weber
C)elton mayo
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Fred Riggs is well-known for his comparative approach to public administration, particularly for his work on societies in the process of modernizing.

Question 5

Who is considered as the father of Comparative Public Administration?
A)alfred diamant
B)ferrel heady
C)john montgomary
D)fred riggs

Accepted Answer

Fred Riggs is widely recognized as the father of Comparative Public Administration due to his significant contributions to the field, particularly through his development of models that compare administrative systems in different countries.

Question 6

According to Fred Riggs, Comparative Public Administration is
A)empirical
B)nomothetic
C)ecological
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Fred Riggs, a prominent figure in the field of Comparative Public Administration, emphasized an approach that is empirical (based on observations or experience), nomothetic (aiming to derive general laws), and ecological (considering the relationship between administrative systems and their environments). Therefore, his perspective encompasses all these aspects.

Question 7

Agraria- Industria model was constructed by
A)ferrel heady
B)fred riggs
C)dwight waldo
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Agraria-Industria model was constructed by Fred Riggs as part of his comparative analysis of societies and their administrative systems. This model contrasts agrarian societies with industrial ones to understand how administrative structures evolve with societal changes.

Question 8

Who developed " gangplank" in public administration?
A)u.l goswami
B)henry fayol
C)elton mayo
D)max weber

Accepted Answer

Henri Fayol introduced the concept of "gangplank" or "bridge" in his principles of management to allow direct communication between employees at the same level to speed up decision-making and improve efficiency.

Question 9

Find out the characteristics of Development Administration
A)change orientation
B)commitment
C)citizen participative orientation
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Development Administration is characterized by its change orientation, commitment to development goals, and a focus on citizen participative orientation. These elements are essential for fostering growth and ensuring that development projects meet the needs and expectations of the community.

Question 10

The term "new public management" was coined by
A)elton mayo
B)christopher hood
C)fred riggs
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The term "new public management" was coined by Christopher Hood in 1991, marking a shift towards more efficiency-oriented management practices in the public sector.

Question 11

The " new public management " aims at
A)economy
B)efficiency
C)effectiveness
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

The "new public management" (NPM) is a management philosophy used by governments since the 1980s to modernize the public sector. NPM aims at making the public sector more efficient, effective, and economical, focusing on better service delivery, cost reduction, and achieving the goals of public organizations more efficiently. Therefore, it encompasses all the aspects mentioned: economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Question 12

Public choice approach advocates
A)bureaucratic administration
B)democratic administration
C)personnel administration
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Public choice approach advocates
A)bureaucratic administration
B)democratic administration
C)personnel administration
D)none...

Question 13

The first text book on Public Administration was:
A)introduction to the study of public administration
B)principles of public administration
C)creative experience
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

"Introduction to the Study of Public Administration" was the first textbook specifically dedicated to the field of Public Administration. It was written by Leonard D. White and published in 1926, marking a foundational moment in the academic study of public administration.

Question 14

------------ means filling up the vacant posts in civil service.
A)promotion
B)training
C)recruitment
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Recruitment refers to the process of attracting, selecting, and appointing suitable candidates to fill vacant positions in an organization, including civil service positions.

Question 15

Negative recruitment stands for:
A)elimination of political influence
B)prevention of favouritism
C)keeping the rascals out
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Negative recruitment refers to strategies or practices aimed at preventing undesirable elements, such as political influence, favoritism, or unsuitable individuals ("rascals"), from entering an organization or system. Thus, it encompasses all the options listed.

Question 16

Which was the first country to adopt the scientific system of recruitment based on the merit principle?
A)india
B)china
C)u.s.a
D)u.k

Accepted Answer

China was the first country to adopt a scientific system of recruitment based on the merit principle, through the imperial examination system that started during the Sui Dynasty (581–618 AD). This system was designed to select the best administrative officials for the state's bureaucracy.

Question 17

-------------means filling up of vacant posts in the civil service by suitable and qualified candidates available in the open market.
A)indirect recruitment
B)direct recruitment
C)negative recruitment
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Direct recruitment refers to the process of filling vacant positions in the civil service by hiring suitable and qualified candidates from the open market, as opposed to promoting existing employees or through other internal methods.

Question 18

-----------means filling up vacant posts by suitable and experienced candidates who are already in the service of the government.
A)direct recruitment
B)negative recruitment
C)indirect recruitment
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Indirect recruitment involves filling vacant posts by promoting or transferring suitable and experienced candidates who are already in the service of the government.

Question 19

Indirect recruitment is also known as:
A)recruitment from with out
B)promotion
C)negative recruitment
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indirect recruitment is also known as:
A)recruitment from...

Question 20

Find out the general qualifications required to the public servants
A)citizenship
B)domicile
C)age
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Public servants generally need to meet qualifications related to citizenship, domicile, and age, among other possible requirements, depending on the specific position and jurisdiction.

Quiz 3: Public Administration and Recruitment

Select the themes of " New Public Administration"

The first Minnowbrook conference gave rise to

Which are the perspectives of new public administration pointed out by Dwight Waldo

Who is the major exponent of comparative approach to public administration?

Who is considered as the father of Comparative Public Administration?

According to Fred Riggs, Comparative Public Administration is

Agraria- Industria model was constructed by

Who developed " gangplank" in public administration?

Find out the characteristics of Development Administration

The term "new public management" was coined by

The " new public management " aims at

Public choice approach advocates

The first text book on Public Administration was:

------------ means filling up the vacant posts in civil service.

Negative recruitment stands for:

Which was the first country to adopt the scientific system of recruitment based on the merit principle?

-------------means filling up of vacant posts in the civil service by suitable and qualified candidates available in the open market.

-----------means filling up vacant posts by suitable and experienced candidates who are already in the service of the government.

Indirect recruitment is also known as:

Find out the general qualifications required to the public servants