Which of the Following Explains Why Managers of Government Agencies

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why managers of government agencies have little incentive to achieve operational efficiency?

• A) Public-sector managers need not fear bankruptcy when operational efficiency is not achieved.
• B) Public-sector managers seldom receive personal benefits if they find ways to improve the efficiency of their operations.
• C) Public-sector agencies typically do not face competition.
• D) All of the above explain why government agencies have little incentive to be efficient.

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Definitions:

Dual Nature

The concept that something has two fundamental components or aspects, often seen in discussions about light acting as both a particle and a wave.

Conscious Nature

The attribute or condition of being aware of the environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts.

Unconscious Nature

The aspect of the mind that is not accessible to conscious thought or awareness, yet influences behaviors and emotions.

Public Self

An aspect of an individual's identity that is presented to and perceived by others in social contexts.