What Is the Primary Lesson That Can Be Drawn from the Scandal

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the primary lesson that can be drawn from the scandal in the Veterans Administration in 2014?

• A) Concerted oversight efforts by Congress can reduce the dangers of agency loss.
• B) A strong president can overcome the tendency of bureaucracies to engage in hidden action.
• C) Implementing a system of tenure review for bureaucrats has improved responsiveness.
• D) The greatest vulnerability of the principals to the agents is an asymmetry in information.

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