Although differences exist among approaches to organizational theory, what conclusions can we draw about the overall contribution of these approaches to the field of public administration?
What will be an ideal response?
The author maintains that each approach embodies a significant truth about government organizations. The error of these approaches lies in overgeneralization because not all organizations or jobs are the same. Additionally, it is important to step away from theory and study reality directly. Finally, organizational theory should encompass middle-range theories or theories that attempt to explain only a limited range of phenomena.
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The most well-known Supreme Court ruling on executive privilege is found in __________
a. U.S. v. Nixon b. Marbury v. Madison c. Brown v. Board of Education d. Lawrence v. Texas
The major, nationwide impact of the Brown v. Board of Education decision was that it ______.
a. motivated African Americans to align themselves with Mexican Americans to bring about school desegregation b. instituted busing to overcome de facto discrimination c. caused school desegregation in the South to move ahead rapidly d. caused many southern whites to move to the North e. served as a catalyst for the civil rights movement
The Allied occupation of Japan ended in
a. 1952. b. 1949. c. 1950. d. 1955. e. 1948.
Why do veteran members of Congress tend to be more effective than freshman members at getting their bills passed?
What will be an ideal response?