PSC 206 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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The main sources of revenue for the government - ANS Taxes, individual income tax
Fees
Tariffs
Think about whether the federal government is the largest government employer - ANS The
federal government is the largest employer but the smallest government employer (represents
3% of the workforce)
The most often used indicator for gauging the nation's economy - ANS GDP (Gross Domestic
Product)
The term "bureaucrat" - ANS Government administators
Stereotypes of bureaucracy - ANS Something about bureaucrats not being effective at
solving problems. The government cares more about business interests than people. Smaller
government is better. Bureaucrats don't care about real people or fixing real issues.
Bureaucrats are secretive and answer to businesses, not people.
Think about whether non-profit organizations are exempt from paying federal income
tax. - ANS Yes, the government created a special tax status for non-profits and the
government makes direct contributions. (501(c)(3))
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The single largest source of federal government revenue - ANS Individual income tax
Theory X - ANS States that individuals are motivated by economic factors, threats, and
punishment. (McGregor)
Who developed POSDCORB? - ANS Luther Gulick in 1937
Who first introduced the human side of organizational management? - ANS Parker Folletz
Who is most commonly associated with the neo-classical school of management? - ANS -
Hebert Simon,
-Robert Merton,
-Philip Seiznick,
-Chester Barnard
Who developed the needs hierarchy? - ANS Abraham Maslow
The definition of organizational culture - ANS Shared notions that bind together members of
an organization.
Think about the five levels of the needs hierarchy - ANS Self Actualization
Esteem
Love
Safety
Physiological needs