The Administrative Concept of Neutral Competence Holds That the Bureaucracy

question 40

Multiple Choice

The administrative concept of neutral competence holds that the bureaucracy should

• A)be staffed by people chosen on the basis of ability and do its work fairly on behalf of all citizens.
• B)stay out of conflicts between Congress and the president.
• C)be structured on the basis of the principles of specialization,hierarchy,and formal rules.
• D)not allow in-fighting between agencies.
• E)be staffed by partisan presidents.

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Definitions:

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that are closed at the end of each accounting period; examples include revenue, expense, and dividend accounts.

Owner's Capital Account

An account that represents the total equity or ownership interest of the owner(s) in a business, reflecting contributions and withdrawals.

Closing Entries

Entries recorded at the conclusion of an accounting cycle to shift balances from temporary to permanent accounts.

Ledger

A book or other collection of financial accounts where all transactions are summarized and recorded.