You Have Learned That Public Administration Is a Profession

question 5

Multiple Choice

You have learned that public administration is a profession. Professions are characterized by specific criteria. To be defined as a profession, public administration must meet three criteria. Which of the following statements does NOT represent one of these criteria?

• A) a body of academic and practical knowledge that is applied to the service of society
• B) a standard of success theoretically measured by serving the needs of society rather than seeking purely personal gain
• C) a system of control over professional practice that regulates the education of new members and maintains a code of ethics and appropriate sanctions
• D) a system of government that dispenses the kings largesse

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Definitions:

Processes

A set of operations or procedures followed to attain a desired outcome.

Manufacture

The process of making products on a large scale using machinery, often involving the assembly of components.

Home Appliances

Electrical or mechanical devices designed to perform domestic tasks, such as cooking or cleaning.

Visual

Pertaining to sight or the ability to see, often used in the context of graphical or pictorial representation of information.