Principal-Agent Problems,slack,and Drift Are Most Associated with Which of the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

Principal-agent problems,slack,and drift are most associated with which of the following statements?

• A)Bureaucrats' interests may not coincide with those of the president or Congress.
• B)Bureaucrats often lack discretion when implementing policies.
• C)Bureaucrats usually follow the wishes of the president and Congress.
• D)Bureaucrats lack the necessary expertise to implement policy.
• E)Legislation is usually very specific on how policies should be implemented.

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Definitions:

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which both variables move in the same direction.

Proximity

The physical closeness between people which can influence attraction and relationship formation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to give more attention to dispositional factors than is appropriate for a situation.

Mean, Angry Person

An individual who frequently exhibits hostility or irritability towards others without significant provocation.