The Public Is Asking for Reduction in the Size of the Bureaucracy

question 54

Multiple Choice

The public is asking for reduction in the size of the bureaucracy. Based on past experience, what would you expect the government to do?

• A) Increase the number of bureaucrats
• B) Rename programs
• C) Reorganize programs so as to conceal their strength and numbers
• D) Turn over jobs to nonprofit organizations or private contractors
• E) Look to big business for additional funding

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Definitions:

Impulsive

Acting on or inclined to act on one's impulses rather than careful thought, often with disregard to the consequences.

Five-Factor Model

A model that describes human personality through five broad domains: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by carefulness, diligence, and the desire to do a task well.

Punctual

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