Consider the following statements about Public Administration:
It is concerned with the formulation and implementation of public policies for the welfare of the people.
It exists within a political system to achieve goals set by political decision-makers.
It is exclusively limited to the executive branch of government, as per all scholars.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
DAll of the above
Related Questions:
Which of the following statements about Public and Private Administration is/are not correct?
i. Public administration is primarily bureaucratic, while private administration is business-like.
ii. Public administration is free from political influence, unlike private administration.
iii. Public administration is subject to external financial control by legislative bodies.
Consider the following statements on criticisms of classical theory by scholars like Simon and Waldo:
The theory is deemed unscientific due to unverified principles under controlled conditions, leading to inconsistencies and tautologies.
Herbert Simon critiqued principles as "proverbs" with contradictory pairs, lacking universal validity for organizational design.
It overemphasizes human motivation through non-economic factors, aligning with Hawthorne experiments on social influences.
Regarding David Easton's premises for Behaviouralism, the concept of 'Value Neutrality' aligns most closely with:
(i) Bureaucracy relies on rational-legal authority, ensuring decisions are made based on objective rules rather than personal relationships.
(ii) It promotes flexibility and adaptability to suit dynamic environmental conditions.
(iii) Written documentation is a key feature to ensure consistency and accountability in administrative processes.
