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AP Public Administration Concepts
This deck covers key concepts in Public Administration, including paradigms, criticisms, and roles within the field.
What does the term 'locus' refer to in Public Administration?
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Term
Definition
What does the term 'locus' refer to in Public Administration?
Where the study should be located academically
Which paradigm emphasizes making government more efficient by adopting private sector practices?
New Public Management
What was Herbert A. Simon's major criticism of administrative principles?
They were logically inconsistent and based on common sense rather than scientific principles
Which role is NOT typically associated with public officials in supervisory posts?
Conducting private sector marketing
What is a key element of New Public Management?
Large-scale privatization and decentralization
What does New Public Management focus on to improve efficiency?
Efficiency, privatization, decentralization, and performance measurement
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What does the term 'locus' refer to in Public Administration? | Where the study should be located academically |
Which paradigm emphasizes making government more efficient by adopting private sector practices? | New Public Management |
What was Herbert A. Simon's major criticism of administrative principles? | They were logically inconsistent and based on common sense rather than scientific principles |
Which role is NOT typically associated with public officials in supervisory posts? | Conducting private sector marketing |
What is a key element of New Public Management? | Large-scale privatization and decentralization |
What does New Public Management focus on to improve efficiency? | Efficiency, privatization, decentralization, and performance measurement |
Who argued for a scientific approach to administrative principles? | Herbert A. Simon |
What is the focus of public officials in supervisory posts? | Policy, coordination, HR, and control |
What does the term 'decentralization' imply in Public Administration? | The distribution of administrative powers or functions away from a central authority |
What is the significance of performance measurement in New Public Management? | It is used to assess efficiency and effectiveness of services |