180+ Theories and Principles of Public Administration Solved MCQs

1.

The discipline of Public Administration originated in:

A. u.k
B. u.s.a
C. germany
D. india
Answer» B. u.s.a
2.

Who is father of Public Administration?

A. l.d white
B. w.f willoughby
C. frank j goodnow
D. woodrow wilson
Answer» D. woodrow wilson
3.

Who was the originator of “ politics -administration dichotomy “?

A. woodrow wilson
B. w.f willoughby
C. mary parker follet
D. henry fayol
Answer» A. woodrow wilson
4.

“Public Administration consists of all those operations having for their purpose the fulfilment or enforcement of public policy.” Who gave this definition?

A. l. d white
B. j.m pfiffner
C. e.n gladden
D. marshall dimock
Answer» A. l. d white
5.

“Public Administration is the art and science of management as applied to the affairs of state”. Who gave this definition?

A. dwight waldo
B. woodrow wilson
C. luther gulick
D. e.n gladden
Answer» A. dwight waldo
6.

The integral view of public administration is supported by:

A. l.d white
B. dimock
C. gladden
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
7.

Who among the following is the supporter of the managerial view of public administration?

A. luther gulick
B. herbert simon
C. thompson
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
8.

The word “POSDCORB” relates to the ------- of public administration:

A. scope
B. meaning
C. purpose
D. philosophy
Answer» A. scope
9.

The word “POSDCORB” was coined by:

A. j.m pfiffner
B. marshall dimock
C. luther gulick
D. l.d white
Answer» C. luther gulick
10.

The letter “P” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. policy making
B. planning
C. personnel management
D. programming
Answer» B. planning
11.

The letter “O” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. organizing
B. orientation
C. occupation
D. order
Answer» A. organizing
12.

The letter “S” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. selection
B. staffing
C. scrutinizing
D. seniority
Answer» B. staffing
13.

The letter “D” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. directing
B. delegation
C. decision making
D. designing
Answer» A. directing
14.

The letter “CO” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. commission
B. coordinating
C. correlating
D. controlling
Answer» B. coordinating
15.

The letter “R” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. recruitment
B. reporting
C. region
D. recession
Answer» B. reporting
16.

The letter “B” in POSDCORB stands for:

A. banking
B. budgeting
C. branch
D. base
Answer» B. budgeting
17.

“Organization is the form of every human association for the attainment of a common purpose”. Who gave this definition?

A. j.d mooney
B. l.d.white
C. pfiffner
D. luther gulick
Answer» A. j.d mooney
18.

Which one of the following are not covered the bases of organization?

A. persons
B. place
C. process
D. planning
Answer» D. planning
19.

Span of control depends on the -------------

A. function
B. time
C. space
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
20.

Scalar chain refers to

A. all managers in a company
B. chain of communication
C. chain of command
D. chain of managers from top to bottom linked by stepwise
Answer» D. chain of managers from top to bottom linked by stepwise
21.

“for any action whatsoever, an employee should receive orders from one superior only”. Who gave this definition?

A. henry fayol
B. l.d white
C. woodrow wilson
D. pfiffner&presthus
Answer» A. henry fayol
22.

Who among the following wrote the essay “The study of Administration”?

A. frank j goodnow
B. woodrow wilson
C. henry fayol
D. luther gulick
Answer» B. woodrow wilson
23.

“Introduction to the study of public administration” was written by

A. max weber
B. l.d white
C. f.w taylor
D. m.p follet
Answer» B. l.d white
24.

According to Paul H Appleby public and private administration differs on the

A. political character
B. breadth of scope, impact and consideration
C. public accountability
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
25.

The administrative organization of the government consists of --------

A. line
B. staff
C. auxiliary
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
26.

Which among the following agency directly carry out the function of accomplishing the substantive objectives of the organization?

A. chief executive
B. staff
C. line
D. auxiliary
Answer» C. line
27.

Which among the following agency performs secondary or supportive functions?

A. line
B. auxiliary
C. chief executive
D. staff
Answer» D. staff
28.

Which among the following agency provide common housekeeping services to the line agencies?

A. chief executive
B. staff
C. auxiliary agencies
D. all the above
Answer» C. auxiliary agencies
29.

Who is the father of “Human Relations Theory”?

A. elton mayo
B. woodrow wilson
C. max weber
D. luther gulick
Answer» A. elton mayo
30.

The Hawthorne studies relates with -------------

A. human relations school
B. bureaucratic theory
C. scientific management theory
D. all the above
Answer» C. scientific management theory
31.

The Hawthorne experiments gave rise to new thinking called:

A. scientific management
B. human relations approach
C. systems approach
D. contingency approach
Answer» A. scientific management
32.

Bank wiring experiment relates with-------

A. bureaucratic theory
B. hawthorne studies
C. systems theory
D. scientific management theory
Answer» B. hawthorne studies
33.

Which are the elements of the Human Relations Theory of Organization

A. the individual
B. informal organization
C. participative management
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
34.

The name of Max Weber is associated with

A. human relations theory
B. bureaucratic theory
C. scientific management theory
D. none of the above
Answer» B. bureaucratic theory
35.

The term “ bureaucracy ” was first coined by --------

A. karl marx
B. vincent de gourney
C. robert michels
D. all the above
Answer» B. vincent de gourney
36.

Select the types of authority given by Max Weber

A. traditional authority
B. charismatic authority
C. legal- rational authority
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
37.

Who propounded the scientific management theory?

A. elton mayo
B. max weber
C. f w taylor
D. none of the above
Answer» C. f w taylor
38.

Who is the father of scientific management theory?

A. f.w taylor
B. woodrow wilson
C. mary parker follet
D. max weber
Answer» A. f.w taylor
39.

Select the characteristics of Scientific management theory

A. science
B. harmony
C. co-operation
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
40.

Functional foremanship is associated with

A. human relations school
B. scientific management theory
C. bureaucratic theory
D. the decision-making approach
Answer» B. scientific management theory
41.

Purpose of time study is

A. to determine fair day’s work
B. to remove wastage of time
C. to make workers punctual
D. to give timely assistance
Answer» B. to remove wastage of time
42.

The purpose of motion study is

A. to determine the movement of machines
B. to find out the one best way to do as a work
C. to eliminate equipment that obstructs movement
D. none of these
Answer» B. to find out the one best way to do as a work
43.

Scientific management refers to

A. application of scientific methods to managerial practices
B. observation and analysis of each task
C. selecting and training men to perform their jobs
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
44.

The principle of scalar chain was devised by

A. henry fayol
B. urwick
C. f w taylor
D. chestor i bernard
Answer» A. henry fayol
45.

Which of the following is not one of the principles of organization?

A. hierarchy
B. unity of command
C. span of control
D. staffing
Answer» D. staffing
46.

Which of the following differentiate public administration and private administration?

A. profit motive
B. public accountability
C. nature of functions
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
47.

Politics administration dichotomy was the theme of

A. first phase of evolution
B. second phase of evolution
C. third phase of evolution
D. fourth phase of evolution
Answer» A. first phase of evolution
48.

The history of evolution of public administration is generally divided into

A. four phases
B. three phases
C. five phases
D. six phases
Answer» C. five phases
49.

Select the characteristics of bureaucracy

A. hierarchy
B. professional qualities and career aspects
C. legal authority and power
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
50.

The Minnowbrook Conference was held under the patronage of

A. dwight waldo
B. elton mayo
C. max weber
D. none of the above
Answer» A. dwight waldo
51.

The first Minnowbrook conference was held in the year

A. 1965
B. 1968
C. 1990
D. 1982
Answer» B. 1968
52.

Select the themes of “ New Public Administration”

A. relevance and values
B. social equity and change
C. client focus
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
53.

The first Minnowbrook conference gave rise to

A. new public administration
B. politics administration dichotomy
C. comparative public administration
D. development administration
Answer» A. new public administration
54.

Which are the perspectives of new public administration pointed out by Dwight Waldo

A. client oriented bureaucracy
B. representative bureaucracy
C. peoples participation in administration
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
55.

Who is the major exponent of comparative approach to public administration?

A. fred riggs
B. max weber
C. elton mayo
D. none of the above
Answer» A. fred riggs
56.

Who is considered as the father of Comparative Public Administration?

A. alfred diamant
B. ferrel heady
C. john montgomary
D. fred riggs
Answer» D. fred riggs
57.

According to Fred Riggs, Comparative Public Administration is

A. empirical
B. nomothetic
C. ecological
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
58.

Agraria- Industria model was constructed by

A. ferrel heady
B. fred riggs
C. dwight waldo
D. none of the above
Answer» B. fred riggs
59.

Who developed “ gangplank” in public administration?

A. u.l goswami
B. henry fayol
C. elton mayo
D. max weber
Answer» B. henry fayol
60.

Find out the characteristics of Development Administration

A. change orientation
B. commitment
C. citizen participative orientation
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
61.

The term “new public management” was coined by

A. elton mayo
B. christopher hood
C. fred riggs
D. none of the above
Answer» B. christopher hood
62.

The “ new public management “ aims at

A. economy
B. efficiency
C. effectiveness
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
63.

Public choice approach advocates

A. bureaucratic administration
B. democratic administration
C. personnel administration
D. none of the above
Answer» A. bureaucratic administration
64.

The term public administration was coined in the year

A. 1812
B. 1897
C. 1815
D. 1903
Answer» A. 1812
65.

The first text book on Public Administration was:

A. introduction to the study of public administration
B. principles of public administration
C. creative experience
D. none of the above
Answer» A. introduction to the study of public administration
66.

------------ means filling up the vacant posts in civil service.

A. promotion
B. training
C. recruitment
D. none of the above
Answer» C. recruitment
67.

Negative recruitment stands for:

A. elimination of political influence
B. prevention of favouritism
C. keeping the rascals out
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
68.

Which was the first country to adopt the scientific system of recruitment based on the merit principle?

A. india
B. china
C. u.s.a
D. u.k
Answer» B. china
69.

-------------means filling up of vacant posts in the civil service by suitable and qualified candidates available in the open market.

A. indirect recruitment
B. direct recruitment
C. negative recruitment
D. none of the above
Answer» B. direct recruitment
70.

-----------means filling up vacant posts by suitable and experienced candidates who are already in the service of the government.

A. direct recruitment
B. negative recruitment
C. indirect recruitment
D. none of the above
Answer» C. indirect recruitment
71.

Indirect recruitment is also known as:

A. recruitment from with out
B. promotion
C. negative recruitment
D. none of the above
Answer» B. promotion
72.

Find out the general qualifications required to the public servants

A. citizenship
B. domicile
C. age
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
73.

Find out the special qualifications required to the public servants

A. education and experience
B. technical knowledge
C. personnel qualifications
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
74.

Select the formal training:

A. orientation training
B. inservice training
C. post entry training
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
75.

----------- training is meant for providing the employees with the knowledge of particular technique, procedure, rule, regulation and method.

A. departmental training
B. background training
C. skill training
D. none of the above
Answer» C. skill training
76.

------------is the oldest technique of training.

A. lecture method
B. syndicate method
C. role play
D. management games
Answer» A. lecture method
77.

“Sensitivity training” was suggested by:

A. woodrow wilson
B. chris argyris
C. elton mayo
D. none of the above
Answer» B. chris argyris
78.

Which of the following systems of recruitment is most widely prevalent in modern states?

A. spoils system
B. merit system
C. patronage system
D. sale of public offices
Answer» B. merit system
79.

Which of the following is relevant to the merit system of recruitment?

A. public servants will have restricted political rights
B. permanent tenure of office of public servants
C. independent and neutral agency to conduct recruitment into public services
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
80.

Promotion in public services or recruitment from within is justified on certain grounds which of the following is a valid justification?

A. it is a reward for honest and hard work and raises the morale of the employees
B. it is free from defects which inherent in direct recruitment
C. it is an essential element of the career service
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
81.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the direct recruitment system?

A. it is economical
B. it is in consonance with the principle of democracy
C. it ensures continuous supply of new ideas and outlook into public service
D. it widens the area of selection
Answer» A. it is economical
82.

Elements of promotion are:

A. change of position and duties
B. change of responsibility and title
C. change of pay
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
83.

Promotion can also be called:

A. indirect recruitment
B. direct recruitment
C. negative recruitment
D. none of the above
Answer» A. indirect recruitment
84.

------------implies the degradation of an employee from higher position to a lower position.

A. recruitment from within
B. indirect recruitment
C. demotion
D. none of the above
Answer» C. demotion
85.

Select the principles of promotion

A. seniority principle
B. merit principle
C. seniority cum merit principle
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
86.

“Toward a New Public Administration” was written by:

A. dwight waldo
B. frank marini
C. george frederickson
D. none of the above
Answer» B. frank marini
87.

Illumination experiment relates with:

A. human relations theory
B. bureaucratic theory
C. scientific management theory
D. none of the above
Answer» C. scientific management theory
88.

Relay assembly test room experiment relates with:

A. human relations theory
B. bureaucratic theory
C. scientific management theory
D. none of the above
Answer» C. scientific management theory
89.

The administrative staff under the legal-rational authority system consists of:

A. bureaucracy
B. servants and relatives of the ruler
C. feudal lords
D. none of the above
Answer» A. bureaucracy
90.

Which one of the following are not covered under POSDCORB?

A. reporting
B. budgeting
C. discipline
D. planning
Answer» C. discipline
91.

Who defines “morale as the capacity of a group of people to pull together persistently in pursuit of a common purpose”?

A. leighton
B. frank marini
C. herbert simon
D. none of the above
Answer» A. leighton
92.

Exception principle relates with:

A. scientific management theory
B. bureaucratic theory
C. human relations theory
D. none of the above
Answer» A. scientific management theory
93.

Who advocates the theory of “Dual Supervision”?

A. j.d millet
B. f.w taylor
C. max weber
D. none of the above
Answer» A. j.d millet
94.

The second phase in the history of public administration was known for:

A. rejection of the claim of public administration to be regarded as a science
B. search for finding the principles of administration
C. interdisciplinary approach
D. rejection of politics -administration dichotomy
Answer» B. search for finding the principles of administration
95.

The study of public administration became interdisciplinary in approach in

A. first phase
B. second phase
C. fifth phase
D. fourth phase
Answer» C. fifth phase
96.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the growing importance of public administration in recent times?

A. concept of welfare state and planned development
B. role of bureaucracy in developing countries
C. industrial revolution and technical development
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
97.

“New public administration” laid emphasis on:

A. economy and efficiency
B. values and ethics
C. both a and b
D. neither a nor b
Answer» B. values and ethics
98.

The “ new public administration” regarded-----------as the centre of all administrative activity:

A. efficiency
B. economy
C. man
D. all the above
Answer» C. man
99.

Which of the following statements is correct about “ New Public Administration”?

A. its literature is anti-positivist
B. its ant technical
C. it is antibureaucratic and antihierarchical
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
100.

Who among the following supported the concept of “ politics and public administration dichotomy” ?

A. albert stickney
B. j.goodnow
C. john m pfiffner
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
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