Generally Speaking, What Is the Relationship Between Career Bureaucrats and Higher-Level

question 107

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, what is the relationship between career bureaucrats and higher-level political appointees?

• A) Higher level appointees exert full control over the actions of career bureaucrats.
• B) Career bureaucrats exert full control over their agencies without regard to the commands of appointees.
• C) Career bureaucrats and higher-level appointees can come into conflict over policy for an agency and both exert power.
• D) Higher level appointees and career bureaucrats work together to ensure there can be no outside influence on an agency.

Identify factors contributing to variations in productivity and real GDP per person across countries.

Comprehend the concept of productivity and how it is measured.

Recognize the relationship between real GDP per person, standards of living, and economic growth.

Grasp the significance of human capital in economic growth and productivity.

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Definitions:

Starting Points

The initial positions or phases from where activities, operations, or analyses begin.

Macro Practice

Involves working with systems at a broad level, including policy-making, program development, and advocacy to bring about social change.

Policies

Principles or rules created to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Resources

Various types of assets such as time, money, materials, and labor that are available to individuals, businesses, or nations to achieve goals.