Which of the Following Is NOT a Plausible Motivation for Explaining

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a plausible motivation for explaining the budget-maximizing behavior of bureaucrats?

• A)the bureaucrats' desire to increase their own salaries
• B)personal gratification,such as the prestige and respect that come from running a major enterprise
• C)a desire for autonomy from changes in the partisan,political environment
• D)obtaining a larger budget to serve the career interests of the bureaucrat
• E)belief in the importance of the mission of the bureaucracy and wish to help people in their community

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