Public Administration MCQs 2009

Implement is the most “hands-on” facet of public administration.
A. True
B. False
C. Both of these
D. None of these

A geographical information system is a location-related computer program data and maps for a variety of uses.
A. True
B. False
C. Both of these
D. None of these

The most powerful reason for the growing recognition of the global economy is _____________.
A. the growth of international trade groupings and pacts.
B. that more people are working domestically for foreign employees.
C. that the major cities of the western world are culturally heterogeneous.
D. that domestic organization are feeling the impact of international competition.

The learned and shared ways of thinking and doing things found among members of a society is known as:
A. Parochialism
B. Culture shock
C. Culture
D. Ethnocentrism

Each of the following is a popular dimension of culture except:
A. Language
B. Use of space
C. Religion
D. Individualism

To help combat selective perception, a manager should:
A. View the situation as others view it
B. Give more performance feedback to subordinates
C. Spend more time helping subordinates learn job skills
D. Gather additional opinions about a situation from others

The cognitive component of an attitude consists of beliefs and values antecedents.
A. True
B. False
C. Both of these
D. None of these

Assigning personal attributes to other individuals is known as:
A. Stereotyping
B. The halo effect
C. Selective perception
D. Projection

The effective component of an attitude is a specific feeling regarding the personal impact of the antecedents.
A. True
B. False
C. Both of these
D. None of these

The key elements of the communication process include all but which of the following:
A. An interpreter
B. A receiver
C. A source
D. Feedback