The Line Between Elected Officials' Decision Making and Public Administrators

question 22

Multiple Choice

The line between elected officials' decision making and public administrators' duties in carrying out those decisions in the real world is

• A)not clear, because administrators often get into the political aspects of an issue and elected officials often get involved in implementation.
• B)often crossed by elected officials, but not by administrators, who tend to accept the limitations on their power.
• C)clearly established by law and custom.
• D)often crossed by administrators, but not by elected officials, who trust the competence of the administrators to carry out the decisions.

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Definitions:

Information Overload

The state of being overwhelmed by the vast amount of available information, impeding understanding and decision-making.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Displays

Gestures that are used like nonverbal punctuation marks, such as pounding your fist on the table.

Facial Expressions

The movements or positions of the face that convey emotions, intentions, or reactions, serving as a powerful form of nonverbal communication.