New Public Management Is an Approach to Government in Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

New Public Management is an approach to government in which

• A)governments cannot meet similar standards as the private sector, due to financial and accountability constraints.
• B)governments must abide by much more detailed ethics, performance rules, and procedures compared to those of private firms.
• C)legislatures are reluctant to grant agencies flexibility to make decisions because they do not want to give up power.
• D)government should manage for results through entrepreneurial activity, privatization, and improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

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