POLS 2250 Final: PAG Exam Essay Qs
13 Feb 2017
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Public administration and governance exam questions 1 & 2: list and define some of the key traditional public service values as well as some of the new values that have been emerging with the advent of new public. Neutrality political neutrality (non-partisanship) vs. value neutrality (personal biases, opinions and expectations) Accountability (for process) hold public servants accountable for their actions: high degree of accountability in civil service due to demands by public for this public confidence in functioning of government bureaucracy critical. Cabinet minister npm idea ***paper***, auditor general etc: within department hierarchy, subordinates and superiors. Breakdown in accountability can lead to irresponsibility, corruption etc. Efficiency & effectiveness historically dominant value has been efficiency: 3. Es: economy acquire goods and services at best price, effectiveness the extent to which objectives are realized, efficiency expend resources in most profitable or sensible manner. Best possible result for least possible cost. Responsiveness respond to the needs & demands of political institutions and public.
