Public Managers at All Levels Are Unlikely to Be Involved

question 7

True/False

Public managers at all levels are unlikely to be involved in external relations, so only need to develop skills required for them to manage the internal operations of their organizations.

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Problem Solving

The analytical process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues, usually involving systematic steps or methods.

Projective Technique

The projective technique involves showing an individual an ambiguous stimulus, such as an inkblot or a fuzzy picture, and then asking what he or she “sees.”

Trained Clinician

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