2026 - PUB3707 - ASSESSMENT 1 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - SEMESTER 2

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QUIZ

Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 16 February 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Monday, 16 February 2026,
Time taken
Marks 40.00/40.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
According to Rose Ackerman (1999:91), corruption is the misuse of …. SELECT THE
CORRECT ALTERNATIVE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.
a.
public power for private gain.
b.
private enterprises for public institutions.
c.
private resources for private gain.
d.
private wealth for public grants.
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The correct answer is: public power for private gain.


Question 2
State whether the following statement is true or false. Delegated legislation is made by a
person or body other than Parliament.
a.
False
b.
True
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The correct answer is: True


Question 3

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SELECT THE INCORRECT ALTERNATIVE. The White Paper on Transforming Public
Service Delivery, 1997 identifies the following normative guidelines for public service
delivery.
a.
Remedying mistakes and failures
b.
Getting the best possible value for money
c.
Increasing openness and transparency
d.
Providing more and better information
e.
Providing low cost houses for all
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The correct answer is: Providing low cost houses for all


Question 4
Fill in the missing word. ___________________ justice can be explained as giving all
members of society a "fair share" of available resources and benefits.
a.
Distributive
b.
Procedural
c.
Restorative
d.
Retributive
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The correct answer is: Distributive


Question 5
SELECT THE INCORRECT ALTERNATIVE. Merit serves as a principle for recruitment,
selection, promotion, and dismissal. The concept of merit is closely related to:
a.

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Performance
b.
Political patronage
c.
Technical qualifications
d.
Expertise
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The correct answer is: Political patronage


Question 6
State whether the following statement is true or false. The executive authority carries out,
implements and enforces the laws.
a.
False
b.
True
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The correct answer is: True


Question 7
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCE. Hinde: In public administration, the concept “morality” concerns the distinction
between …
a.
Promotions and appointments
b.
Finances and investment
c.
Merit and political appointments
d.
Good and evil
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The correct answer is: Good and evil