PSC 206 Exam 1 2025
The main sources of revenue for the government - Correct Ans-Taxes, individual
income tax
Fees
Tariffs
Think about whether the federal government is the largest government employer -
Correct 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 - Correct Ans-GDP
(Gross Domestic Product)
The term "bureaucrat" - Correct Ans-Government administators
Stereotypes of bureaucracy - Correct 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. - Correct Ans-Yes, the government created a special tax status for non-profits and
the government makes direct contributions. (501(c)(3))
The single largest source of federal government revenue - Correct Ans-Individual
income tax
Theory X - Correct Ans-States that individuals are motivated by economic factors,
threats, and punishment. (McGregor)
Who developed POSDCORB? - Correct Ans-Luther Gulick in 1937
Who first introduced the human side of organizational management? - Correct Ans-
Parker Folletz
Who is most commonly associated with the neo-classical school of management? -
Correct Ans--Hebert Simon,
-Robert Merton,
-Philip Seiznick,
-Chester Barnard
Who developed the needs hierarchy? - Correct Ans-Abraham Maslow
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