Amaru Is a Public Works Administrator in His State

question 74

Multiple Choice

Amaru is a public works administrator in his state. Applying the managerial perspective of statehood, his most important job as a bureaucrat is to ______.

• A) intimidate people so they do not ask for too much
• B) convince people the state can fulfill their needs
• C) make sure everyone is happy all the time
• D) reduce people's expectations by working slowly

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