Question 1

Clarke's law is an argument against which forecasting technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-impact analysis
B)  Extrapolation
C)  Expert opinion
D)  Delphi
E)  ScenariosF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following are weaknesses of the formal model of planning?
I.Explicit goals are easier for the opposition to attack.
II.It places too much emphasis on subjective and qualitative factors.
III.Executives who set the goals are reluctant to change.

Accepted Answer

A)  I
B)  II
C)  III
D)  I and III
E)  I, II, and IIIF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the rational planning model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeps workers goal-oriented
B)  Forces managers to translate goals into actions
C)  Helps create a network of information
D)  Incorporates feedback
E)  Builds on the premises of logical incrementalismF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

According to Mitroff and Alpaslan, bombings, kidnappings, and cyber attacks are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)   irregular accidents
B)   abnormal accidents
C)   stochastic processes
D)   21st Century accidents
E)   event-driven accidentsF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

According to Osborne and Gaebler, a fundamental question policy planners need to address is which sector-public, private, or third-would most likely produce the desired results.Which of the following tasks do they NOT place within the domain of the public sector?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotion of community
B)  Prevention of exploitation
C)  Promotion of social cohesion
D)  Enforcement of equality
E)  Prevention of discriminationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 6

A proposed set of specific actions intended to implement a plan is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  program.
B)  policy.
C)  goal.
D)  model.
E)  game plan.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

According to Mitroff and Alpaslan, the three essential steps in crisis management are prevention, preparation, and ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   management
B)   feedback
C)   containment
D)   planning
E)   learningF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

According to the new regionalists, there are three simple rules for developing the land.What are these rules and why might they be hard to realize in practice?

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The three simple rules for developing the land according to the new regionalists are: 1) Protect and preserve natural resources, 2) Build in harmony with the environment, and 3) Encourage community involvement and participation in the development process.

These rules may be hard to realize in practice for several reasons. Firstly, there may be conflicting interests between developers and environmentalists, leading to challenges in finding a balance between economic development and environmental preservation. Additionally, there may be financial constraints that make it difficult to invest in sustainable development practices. Furthermore, there may be a lack of community engagement and participation in the development process, making it challenging to implement projects that truly reflect the needs and values of the local population.

Overall, while the rules for developing the land proposed by the new regionalists are simple in theory, they may be difficult to realize in practice due to competing interests, financial constraints, and a lack of community involvement.

Question 9

Public administrators need to know the consequences of using different tools to implement policy.What tools are available? Which consequences are especially worth exploring?

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Public administrators have a variety of ...

Question 10

What combines the analysis inherent in the rational planning model with the messy realities of power and uncertainty inherent in any collective effort?

Accepted Answer

A)  satisficing
B)  vision planning
C)  logical incrementalism
D)  regional planning
E)  contingency planningF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The first step in strategic management process is to define the mission and desired outcomes.What activities are associated with this step?
I.Produce measure of performance
II.Align activities, core processes, and resources
III.Assess the environment
IV.Involve stakeholders

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only
B)  III and IV only
C)  II and III only
D)  I, III, and IV only
E)  I, II, and IV onlyF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

How do policies, plans, and programs differ?

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Policies, plans, and programs are all to...

Question 13

Which of the following best explains the success of direct government action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminates transaction costs
B)  Externalizes transaction costs
C)  Third-party government
D)  Relatively high media scrutiny
E)  The power of eminent domainF) B) and C)
G) A) and B) A

Question 14

Discuss the three stages of crisis management.

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Crisis management typically involves thr...

Question 15

The second step in strategic planning is to align activities, core processes, and resources.What exactly does this mean?

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The second step in strategic planning, w...

Question 16

Discuss the barriers to public sector planning.How might these be overcome?

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There are several barriers to public sec...

Question 17

Explain the difference between performance measurement and program evaluation.

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Performance measurement and program eval...

Question 18

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the rational planning model.

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The rational planning model is a strateg...

Question 19

What is strategic planning and how does it work in the public sector?

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Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance measurement
B)  Process (or implementation)  evaluation
C)  Outcome evaluation
D)  Impact evaluation
E)  Cost-benefit analysisF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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Clarke's law is an argument against which forecasting technique?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the rational planning model?

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According to Mitroff and Alpaslan, bombings, kidnappings, and cyber attacks are examples of:

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According to Osborne and Gaebler, a fundamental question policy planners need to address is which sector-public, private, or third-would most likely produce the desired results.Which of the following tasks do they NOT place within the domain of the public sector?

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A proposed set of specific actions intended to implement a plan is called a

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According to Mitroff and Alpaslan, the three essential steps in crisis management are prevention, preparation, and ______________.

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