Public Choice Analysis Suggests That Bureaucrats and Public-Sector Managers Have

question 118

Multiple Choice

Public choice analysis suggests that bureaucrats and public-sector managers have a strong incentive to

• A) economize on their spending so more funds will be available for other government programs.
• B) ensure that their budget is exactly the size that would be considered economically efficient.
• C) expand their budgets to sizes beyond what would be considered economically efficient.
• D) keep individual legislators fully informed as to every expenditure.

Identify the application of pressure by managers on underperforming employees based on perceived reasons.

Understand the significance of needs hierarchy in motivation.

Recognize the role of learned needs in motivation.

Understand the fundamental concepts of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its division into deficiency and growth needs.

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Definitions:

Group Meeting

A gathering of individuals with a common purpose or objective, often to discuss issues, make decisions, or provide updates.

Negotiate

To discuss with the aim of reaching an agreement or compromise.

Management-Labor Union Dispute

A conflict between company management and labor unions representing the workers, usually revolving around issues such as wages, work hours, and working conditions.

Ineffective Communication

The failure to convey information or express thoughts and feelings in a way that is understood by others, leading to misunderstandings or conflicts.