Public Policy and Administration

Instructions: In answering the questions, make sure your answers are responsive, clear, and

concise! Late answer post will not be accepted. Answer all questions

NO OUTSIDE SOURCES AT ALL. Must be on time.

Need in 24 hours No excuses, no exceptions!

Question #1:

Management and budgeting are often called the opposite sides of the same coin. What does that

mean? Discuss how the federal budget formats of line-item budgeting is related to the

management approach Theory X and zero-base budgeting is related to the management

approach M.B.O. Which combination of budgetary/management approach is better-suited to

dealing with a severe budgetary shortfall in an organization, why? (40 pts.)

Question #2:

Intergovernmental relations (IGR) are a critical part of local government functions. During the

19 th

. Century, the term “layer cake” was used to describe intergovernmental relations in the U.S.

What term describes IGR into the 20 th

century? Define both terms and discuss how that new

term evolved during the 20 th

. Century. How does IGR affect local government administration

today. (30 pts.)

Question #3:

Define each of the following concepts. Be sure to include the relevance of the concept to public

policy or administration. ( 5 pts. each, 30 pts. total)

A. Constituent policy B. Impasse resolution C. Dillon’s Rule D. “Fund budgeting” E. Matrix organization F. Sticky Floor