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Which of the following statements about the definition of administration is/are not correct?
i. Administration is derived from the Latin words ad and ministrare, meaning 'to serve' or 'to manage.'
ii. Administration requires a collective effort but does not necessarily involve a common purpose.
iii. Administration is a universal process that occurs only in governmental settings.

Ai only

Bii and iii only

Ci, ii, and iii

DNone of the above

Answer:

B. ii and iii only

Read Explanation:

  • Statement i is correct, English word 'administer' comes from the Latin words ad and ministrare, meaning 'to serve' or 'to manage.'

  • Statement ii is incorrect administration involves two essential elements: a collective effort and a common purpose.

  • Statement iii is incorrect administration is a universal process occurring in diverse institutional settings, not limited to governmental settings (e.g., it includes both public and private administration).


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