MCQ Collection
Public Administration MCQs
Practice Public Administration questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: A. procedure
Explanation:
procedure is the term that matches the description: a prescribed sequence of steps for performing work
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Correct Answer: D. the degree to which intended objectives are achieved
Explanation:
effectiveness refers to the degree to which intended objectives are achieved
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Correct Answer: C. directing
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directing is the term that matches the description: guiding and motivating employees
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Correct Answer: D. decentralisation
Explanation:
decentralisation is the term that matches the description: distributing decision-making authority to lower levels
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Correct Answer: B. transparency
Explanation:
transparency is the term that matches the description: openness that makes decisions and information understandable
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Correct Answer: B. a situation where private interests may improperly influence official duties
Explanation:
conflict of interest refers to a situation where private interests may improperly influence official duties
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Correct Answer: A. a guiding principle for consistent decisions
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policy refers to a guiding principle for consistent decisions
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Correct Answer: D. performance indicator
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performance indicator is the term that matches the description: a measurable sign used to assess progress
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Correct Answer: B. the obligation to explain and accept responsibility for actions
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accountability refers to the obligation to explain and accept responsibility for actions
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Correct Answer: B. openness that makes decisions and information understandable
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transparency refers to openness that makes decisions and information understandable
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Correct Answer: B. setting objectives and deciding how to achieve them
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planning refers to setting objectives and deciding how to achieve them
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Correct Answer: B. recruiting and developing personnel
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staffing refers to recruiting and developing personnel
