Which of the Following Is a Fundamental Assumption of Public

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of public interest theory?

• A)Regulation is costly.
• B)People rationally advance their own self-interest.
• C)Economic markets are fragile.
• D)There is an efficient market.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Effect

The phenomenon where individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.

Weber's Bureaucracy Theory

A theory proposed by Max Weber, focusing on the division of labor, hierarchy, and rules as means to achieve an efficient organization.

Classical Management

An approach to management based on structured hierarchy, clear functions, and an emphasis on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Psychological Failure

A breakdown in psychological functioning, which can impair mental health and emotional well-being.