SPEA- V 185 EXAM 1 Study Guide
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Define and identify the four major components of the scientific method. -
✔✔- Theory- Some basic understanding of things that help us simply and
explain complex relationships
- Operationalization- how to turn abstract concepts into something tangible/
meaningful?
- Observation-How to measure?
- Analysis- How to demonstrate a casualty or pattern. (look at the data and
see if theory is correct or incorrect)
What is public management? - ✔✔Public management refers to the people
responsible for running a public organization and the actual process and
strategic combination of resources.
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,What is public policy? - ✔✔Public policy is the action (or inaction) of the
government with regard to a particular issue or set of issues.
What is bureaucracy? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this
organizational form? - ✔✔bureaucracy is specific form of organization
defined by complexity, division of labour, permanence, professional
management, hierarchical coordination and control, steric chain of
command
- It is distinguished from informal and collegial organizations. In its ideal
form, bureaucracy is impersonal and rational and based on rules rather
than ties of kinship, friendship, or patrimonial or charismatic authority.
- Bureaucratic organizations can be found in both public and private
institutions
Describe how the US bureaucracy has grown and developed over time. Be
familiar with the major events on the timeline. - ✔✔-The US Bureaucracy
originally understood as an extension of the Executive Branch's
responsibility to execute law and protect the constitution
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, - Now largely viewed as a distinct branch that answers to a variety of
political stakeholders
- 1828-1883: Patronage and the "Spoils System"
- 1860s early Increasing complexity of society (and growing population and
geographic size) called for larger role of government
- The progressive era (1890-1920)
- The Rise of the Administrative State
What is a polyarchy? - ✔✔the government controls means of production
and relies heavily on coercive mechanisms of command and control.
What is a market? - ✔✔Markets are where buyers and sellers participate
voluntarily. Prices are determined based on the amount that people are
willing to pay, sellers must compete to produce high quality goods for less
$.
How are these two economic structures (polyarchy and market) used in the
United States? - ✔✔The US has a mixed economy. Some goods are
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Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Define and identify the four major components of the scientific method. -
✔✔- Theory- Some basic understanding of things that help us simply and
explain complex relationships
- Operationalization- how to turn abstract concepts into something tangible/
meaningful?
- Observation-How to measure?
- Analysis- How to demonstrate a casualty or pattern. (look at the data and
see if theory is correct or incorrect)
What is public management? - ✔✔Public management refers to the people
responsible for running a public organization and the actual process and
strategic combination of resources.
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
,What is public policy? - ✔✔Public policy is the action (or inaction) of the
government with regard to a particular issue or set of issues.
What is bureaucracy? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this
organizational form? - ✔✔bureaucracy is specific form of organization
defined by complexity, division of labour, permanence, professional
management, hierarchical coordination and control, steric chain of
command
- It is distinguished from informal and collegial organizations. In its ideal
form, bureaucracy is impersonal and rational and based on rules rather
than ties of kinship, friendship, or patrimonial or charismatic authority.
- Bureaucratic organizations can be found in both public and private
institutions
Describe how the US bureaucracy has grown and developed over time. Be
familiar with the major events on the timeline. - ✔✔-The US Bureaucracy
originally understood as an extension of the Executive Branch's
responsibility to execute law and protect the constitution
2
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
, - Now largely viewed as a distinct branch that answers to a variety of
political stakeholders
- 1828-1883: Patronage and the "Spoils System"
- 1860s early Increasing complexity of society (and growing population and
geographic size) called for larger role of government
- The progressive era (1890-1920)
- The Rise of the Administrative State
What is a polyarchy? - ✔✔the government controls means of production
and relies heavily on coercive mechanisms of command and control.
What is a market? - ✔✔Markets are where buyers and sellers participate
voluntarily. Prices are determined based on the amount that people are
willing to pay, sellers must compete to produce high quality goods for less
$.
How are these two economic structures (polyarchy and market) used in the
United States? - ✔✔The US has a mixed economy. Some goods are
3
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