Consider the following statements about the concept of administration:
i. Administration is a universal process that occurs in both public and private institutional settings.
ii. The term ‘administration’ literally means the management of affairs, whether public or private.
iii. Administration, according to L.D. White, is the art of directing, coordinating, and controlling people to achieve a purpose.
Ai and ii only
Bii only
Ci and iii only
Di, ii, and iii
Related Questions:
Which of the following statements are correct about the scope of public administration?
i. In its broader sense, public administration includes activities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
ii. The POSDCORB view encompasses all activities of government.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about public administration?
It is concerned with the formulation and implementation of public policies for public welfare.
It exists solely within the legislative branch of government.
It is also known as governmental administration.
It focuses on the bureaucratic organization of the government.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
i. Ordway Tead: Administration is the central powerhouse of motivational impulsion.
ii. Herbert A. Simon: Administration involves the systematic ordering of affairs.
iii. Felix A. Nigro: Administration is the organisation and use of men and materials to accomplish a purpose.
iv. Brooks Adams: Administration is the coordination of conflicting social energies into a unity.
(i) She advocated for conflict resolution through integration, finding solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved.
(ii) She emphasized “power with” rather than “power over” to foster collaborative leadership.
(iii) She promoted a rigid hierarchical structure to ensure efficient decision-making.
(i) It argues that there is no universal set of management principles applicable to all organizations.
(ii) The approach emphasizes the alignment of organizational structure with the external environment, such as market competition or technological changes.
(iii) It promotes a rigid, standardized management approach to ensure consistency across diverse contexts.
