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What is Public Administration?

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Public Administration is the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline focused on the study of the implementation of government policy.

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True or False: Public Administration deals with the organization and management of government agencies.

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True

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What are the key functions of Public Administration?

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Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting.

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What is the purpose of Public Administration?

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To efficiently and effectively carry out government policies and programs.

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What are the three branches of government that Public Administration typically works with?

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Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.

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Fill in the blank: Public Administration is often referred to as the ____________ of government.

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backbone

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What is the role of a public administrator?

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To manage public policies, programs, and resources efficiently and effectively.

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True or False: Public Administration only deals with the federal government.

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False

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What are some key skills needed in Public Administration?

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Analytical skills, communication skills, leadership skills, and critical thinking.

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What is the main difference between Public Administration and Business Administration?

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Public Administration focuses on serving the public interest, while Business Administration focuses on profit maximization.

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What is the importance of ethics in Public Administration?

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Ethics ensure that public administrators act in the best interest of the public and maintain trust in government.

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True or False: Public Administration is only concerned with policy implementation and not policy formulation.

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False

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What are some challenges faced by Public Administration?

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Bureaucracy, political interference, budget constraints, and accountability.

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What is the concept of accountability in Public Administration?

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The obligation of public administrators to answer to the public and other oversight bodies for their actions.

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What is the concept of transparency in Public Administration?

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The principle that government actions should be open and accessible to the public.

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What is the significance of public policy in Public Administration?

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Public policy guides the actions and decisions of public administrators in achieving government objectives.

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What is the role of technology in Public Administration?

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Technology can improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery in public administration.

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True or False: Public Administration is a static field that does not evolve over time.

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False

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What are some examples of public goods provided by Public Administration?

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Public safety, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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What is the concept of public service motivation in Public Administration?

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The idea that public administrators are motivated by a desire to serve the public interest.

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What are some key theories in Public Administration?

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New Public Management, Public Choice Theory, and Bureaucratic Theory.

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What is the role of public opinion in Public Administration?

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Public opinion can influence government policies and decisions made by public administrators.

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True or False: Public Administration is solely focused on the federal level of government.

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False

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What is the concept of intergovernmental relations in Public Administration?

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The interactions and relationships between different levels of government.