Which of the following is NOT characteristic of new public management as applied to government administration?
A) Desire to reduce size of public service
B) Decentralized structures with greater managerial autonomy
C) Advocating a greater role for the public service in providing policy advice to government
D) More competition to provide public services between private and public organizations

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Advocating a greater role for the public service in providing policy advice to government is not a characteristic of new public management (NPM), which emphasizes the introduction of market-style mechanisms and practices into public service delivery. NPM is primarily concerned with improving efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability through decentralization, reducing the size of the public service, and promoting competition between public and private organizations.

Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of New Public