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The contingency theory of administration focuses on:

AOne universal structure

BBureaucratic standardization

CSituational variables

DHuman emotions

Answer:

C. Situational variables

Read Explanation:

  • : Contingency theory states administrative structure depends on context.


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Consider the following statements about the POSDCORB view:

  1. It was advocated by Luther Gulick and consists of seven elements of administration.

  2. It includes the element of Coordinating, which involves interrelating various parts of the work.

  3. It emphasizes the substantive services provided by administrative agencies.

Which of the following statements about Public and Private Administration is/are not correct?
i. Public administration operates under the principle of marginal return, focusing on profit.
ii. No private organization can match the size and diversity of activities of government administration.
iii. Public administration is subject to red-tape, while private administration is relatively free from it.

Consider the following statements about Luther Gulick’s contribution to public administration:

  1. He introduced the POSDCORB framework to define the scope of public administration.

  2. His framework includes Budgeting, which encompasses fiscal planning, accounting, and control.

  3. He argued that POSDCORB techniques are sufficient to address all administrative challenges.

According to Felix A. Nigre’s definition of administration, which of the following is/are true?

i. It involves the organization and use of men and materials to accomplish a purpose.

ii. It is exclusively concerned with public sector organizations.

iii. It is a cooperative effort aimed at achieving a common objective.

iv. It requires a high degree of rationality in decision-making.

Which of the following statements are correct about the definition of administration?
i. Administration involves managing affairs to achieve a conscious purpose.
ii. Administration is the coordination of social energies to operate as a unity.
iii. Administration is limited to the activities of the executive branch.