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Chapters 6-10 Flashcards

1
Q

Public Policy ?

A

Government’s choices of action intended to serve the public purposes.

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2
Q

In what ways are public policies expressed? (3)

A

-Formal Government Actions (Laws/Ordinances).
-Unformal Government Actions (Goals/desires).
-Judicial (Court decisions).

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3
Q

T/F: Public Administrators, at all levels within an organization, play a
crucial role in public policy-making, due to their specialized
knowledge, training and experience.

A

True

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4
Q

T/F: In general, the more benign a policy issue is, the more important
the role of administrators.

A

False; In general, the more complex a policy issue is, the more important
the role of administrators.

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5
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T/F: A good analysis process creates knowledge, facts, justification,
trust and, finally, a rationale for which alternative should be chosen.

A

True

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6
Q

T/F: Successful implementation creates organizational confidence,
trust in the administrators and willingness to do less.

A

False; Successful implementation creates organizational confidence,
trust in the administrators and willingness to do more.

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7
Q

Types of Government Executives ? (3)

A
  1. Elected chief executive
  2. elected officials
  3. Other high level administrators
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8
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Management ?

A

Operating an organization according to current standards and rules at
maximum efficiency.

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9
Q

T/F: Leadership is Management.

A

False

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10
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Leadership ?

A

social influence towards the achievement of a goal.

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11
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Power ?

A

The ability to get things done or to prevent things from getting done.

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12
Q

Sources of Power ?

A

Legal authority / Influence over others

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13
Q

Key sources of influence ?

A
  • Expertise / experience
  • The more complex an issue is – the more staff will be listened to
  • Support or cooperation
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14
Q

What’s the Most Important Source of Influence of Public Administrators ?

A

Trust

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15
Q

Where does trust come from ?

A
  • Good (hopefully great) past performance
  • Clear communication, to all involved
  • Demonstrating sensitivity and awareness to
    decision-makers
  • Reputation for honesty
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16
Q

Rational Decision making model ?

A
  • Viewed as the preferred model
  • Follows a rational / logical thought process
  • Clear Goals – Clear Alternatives – Analysis of Alternatives –
    Decision
  • Includes limited politics, personal benefit, or public/media
    emotion or opinion
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17
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Incremental Decision making model ?

A

A process of successive, incremental decisions leading to
overall improvement of an issue or goal.

18
Q

Administrative resources ?

A

People
Money
Time

19
Q

Group Think ?

A

A decision making process where the goal of reaching full consensus
within a group becomes more important than realistically analyzing
alternative courses of action and making the correct decision.

20
Q

How is a federal government budget approved ?

A

President Proposes budget
Congress approves budget

21
Q

National Debt ?

A

The total of all money the Federal government has borrowed over
time to pay for annual deficits.

22
Q

Total Current national Debt ? (2018 stats)

A

$31 Trillion

23
Q

T/F: Interest payments represent, therefore, money that cannot be
spent on other programs in the Federal budget (5% of entire
budget)

A

True

24
Q

Mandatory Expenditures ?

A

Spending required by law from Congress.

25
Q

Discretionary Expenditutres ?

A

By Congress’ choice, but not required.
Example:
* Military and National Security
* Other Health Programs
* Education
* Housing

26
Q

Federal Revenue comes from ?

A

From income tax = 45%

27
Q

How is Local government budget approved ?

A

Staff proposes budget
City council approves

28
Q

Two ways to view typical budget ?

A

50% public safety (Ploce/Fire)
50% Other Government Services

29
Q

Primary Local Government Revenues ?

A

Sales tax, Gas tax, State tax, Fees for service.

30
Q

T/F: In general, within California, local revenues are not keeping pace
with the costs of operating cities and counties.

A

True

31
Q

How many government employees are there roughly ?

A

2.26 Million

32
Q

An HR Department deals with ?

A
  • hiring standards / processes
  • employee rules
  • work environment
33
Q

T/F: All governments don’t have a Human Resources Department.

A

False; All governments have a Human Resources Department

34
Q

Collective Bargaining ?

A

The right to unionize and authorize the union to negotiate for all
represented employees. Employees vote to accept or reject
offers.

35
Q

What do Public Employee Unions do ?

A
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Have the right to strike
36
Q

What is a Major Trend in Government Employment and Promotion ?

A

Moving away from seniority and solely technical qualifications and Toward merit the system.

37
Q

What is leadership in PA ?

A

Motivating others

38
Q

What is teamwork in PA ?

A

Getting along with others

39
Q

What is communication in PA ?

A

Understanding others and them
understanding you

40
Q

What is responsibility in PA ?

A

being a self-starter and getting things done.

41
Q

What are the 2 different types of conflict ?

A
  • Conflict between those within an organization
  • Conflict between your own goals and the goals of the organization
42
Q

What is 2 key ways to manage conflict ?

A
  • Look for common ground even if it is only a portion of the conflict.
  • Know what you can/can’t live with.

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