Public Administration MCQs 2019

Content motivation theories are represented by:
A. Maslow
B. Alderfer
C. Herzberg
D. McClland

Formal Communication usually flows in:
A. Six directions
B. Four directions
C. Three directions
D. Nine directions

Which one of the following is not correct among the assumptions made by a Theory ‘Y’ leader?
A. Expenditure of energy is undesirable.
B. Self-direction and self-control is desirable.
C. Self-actualization is a motivating force.
D. Working conditions conducive for acceptance of responsibilities are desirable.

The book ‘Prismatic Society Revisited’ has been authored by ________.
A. Robert A. Dahl
B. Robert A. Merton
C. Fred W. Riggs
D. G.M. Gaus

Public Administration is the study of:
A. Principle view of Personal Administration
B. The organizational programs
C. The basic developmental issues
D. Public Policy implementation

The process whereby individuals or groups are held responsible for making their own decisions is known as:
A. Autonomy
B. Empowerment
C. Team building
D. Multi-skilling

The concept of Politics-Administration dichotomy was given by:
A. Herber Simon
B. Pfiffner John
C. Frank Henry Goodnow
D. Mary Parker Follet

Charisma is related to which type of leadership?
A. Managerial
B. Transformational
C. Relationship motivated
D. Employee-centered

The concept of “bounded rationality” was given by:
A. Herber Simon
B. Herbert Simon
C. Pfiffner John
D. Mary Parker Follet

What is another view of the scope of POSDCORB study of public Administration in modern times?
A. Principle view of Business Administration
B. Principle view of Public Administration
C. Principle view of Personal Administration
D. None of these