Which of the Following Is True

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) From the viewpoint of the monopolistic model, the bureaucracy is penalized for chronic inefficiency.
• B) From the viewpoint of the acquisitive model, bureaucrats are motivated by the trappings of power and wish to expand their budgets and staff sizes.
• C) From the viewpoint of the Weberian model, the power of the bureaucracy flows upward from the bottom to the top of the organization.
• D) From the viewpoint of the Weberian model, bureaucrats are generalists who attempt to resolve problems by consensus.
• E) From the viewpoint of the monopolistic model, more competition would make bureaucracies less efficient, but more productive with their resources.

Recognize the non-linear nature of achieving competencies.

Identify self-competency as the foundation for developing other key competencies.

Acknowledge the possibility of career success without promotion.

Understand the influence of leadership, policies, and culture on ethical behavior.

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Definitions:

Dividend Growth Model

An approach to valuing a company's shares by calculating the present value of its expected dividends through discounting.

Cumulative Voting

A voting system that allows shareholders to allocate all of their votes to one candidate or distribute them among multiple candidates during an election.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividends that are paid out before those of common shares.

Debt

Money that is owed or due to another individual or entity, often involving agreed repayment terms and interest.