CMM Public Administration & Governance

Question 1

What is a key function of public administration?

Accepted Answer

Managing and executing public policies

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Enforcing private contracts

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Handling corporate mergers

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Representing clients in court

Question 2

Which principle is most associated with good governance?

Accepted Answer

Accountability

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Opacity

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Monopolization

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Patronage

Question 3

What does decentralization promote in governance?

Accepted Answer

Local autonomy and participation

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Central control

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Government monopoly

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Bureaucratic expansion

Question 4

Why is transparency important in public governance?

Accepted Answer

To allow for citizen oversight and accountability

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To keep decisions confidential

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To increase political campaign funds

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To reduce public participation

Question 5

What is the role of civil servants in public administration?

Accepted Answer

To implement public policy and serve the public

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To campaign for political candidates

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To manage private corporations

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To enforce international treaties

Question 6

Which characteristic best defines ethical public administration?

Accepted Answer

Equity and fairness

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Favoritism

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Corruption

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Discrimination

Question 7

Why is stakeholder engagement crucial in governance?

Accepted Answer

To legitimize policy decisions

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To avoid criticism

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To limit public knowledge

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To increase government secrecy

Question 8

Which tool is commonly used for performance evaluation in public administration?

Accepted Answer

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

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Opinion polling

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Random guessing

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Staff voting

Question 9

How does budgeting support public governance?

Accepted Answer

By directing resources based on public priorities

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By cutting all program funding

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By hiding expenditures

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By limiting oversight