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1.

______________ was an American Political Scientist who first articulated policy science concept
in the year __________ (Harold Lasswell; 1951)
2. The three main characteristics of Public Policy are __________ (1. Problem-oriented 2. Multi-
disciplinary 3. Normative)
3. On March 12, 1947 President Truman announced the Truman Doctrine for support to the
countries ___________ to halt influence of communism (Greece & Turkey).
4. To prevent the spread of communism and for the development of Western Europe, USA
initiated European Recovery Program also known as _________ in the year ______ (Marshal
Plan; 1948)
5. The main focus of GI Bill was ______________ (rehabilitation of WW-II veterans)
6. Watergate Scandal – 1972 led to resignation of US President ________ in _______ (Richard
Nixon; 1974)
7. Before Public Policy “State Sciences” or “Police and Cameral Sciences” existed in Europe
during pre-revolutionary period but their approach was ___________ (to serve the interests of
absolute ruler).
8. Cameral refers to _______ (chamber of rulers)
9. ‘Good governance’ and ‘participating civil society for development’ were stressed in World
Bank report of _______ (1992)
10. Globalisation means (Single unified world market)
11. Simon proposed a new concept of administration based on the methodology of ______
(logical positivism)
12. There has been increased interest in recent history for _________ the transfer of more
authority to state government. (decentralization)
13. The first step in the policy process model is typically, (agenda setting)
14. Social security policy is ______ (Redistributive policy)
15. What government does is called _______ (Public Policy)
16. When policymakers want to take population's thoughts about a policy into consideration,
they take part in: (democratic political process)
17. Which of the following policy analysis criteria is used if the acceptability of a particular
alternative to interest groups, the general public, or politicians is a concern? (political feasibility)
18. Individuals modify aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed
is called: (Hawthorne effect)
19. Which institution is responsible for initiating the budget process in Pakistan? (Finance
Division)
20. During which part of the public policy cycle does the government explore potential policy
responses? (Policy Formulation)
21. When a relevant minister holds a news conference to announce the government’s intent to
introduce a new policy, what is it known as? (Policy Implementation)
22. Which theory stipulates that citizens are self-interested actors whose decisions fulfill their
own needs and wants? (Rational Choice Theory)
23. In times of a budget deficit, which of the following is more indicative of a right-wing
approach to budgeting? (Maintaining taxes)
24. Connection between individual and community theory of governance is called
(Communitarianism)
25. Neoliberalism is about (free market system)

Public management: privately managed business firms/organs; less hierarchical management structure
(horizontal); performance based promotions; bottom up approach of communication; profit
maximization; privately formed HRM policies and practices.

Public management: Public organizations; rigid hierarchical structure (bureaucracy/vertical); seniority


cum fitness based promotions; top down approach; meant for public welfare; follows ESTACODE and
Civil Servants Act

Public governance: a combination of both formal and informal stratas of public and private realms for
initiating, formulating and implementing a workable plan(s) for non-profit gains regarding public
policies.

Corporate governance: governance model of private organisations separated by the BoD's &
shareholders (Board of governors) and management (CEO and his team) where the BoD's and
shareholders are seeking to maximize profit by management. Clear separation of powers between both
of them. CEO is a mere steward of BoD's.

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