A Widely Held Theory of Bureaucratic Behavior Is That Government

question 45

Multiple Choice

A widely held theory of bureaucratic behavior is that government bureaus _____

• A)seek to maximize their budgets.
• B)operate with high profits.
• C)sell public goods and services in a market.
• D)are more concerned with satisfying consumer demand than are firms.
• E)share their losses among members.

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Definitions:

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