Decision Making Approach - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Decision Making Approach PYQs

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Who conceptualised the idea of 'bounded rationality'? (CUET PG 2024)

1. A. Etzioni

2. Herbert Simon

3. Max Weber

4. F.W. Riggs

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Match the concepts with authors and select the correct answer. Match List I with List II (DU MA 2020)

1. A-I, B-II, C-II, D-IV

2. A-II, B-I, C-III, DI-IV

3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

4. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

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Who wrote Administrative Behavior A study of Decision Making Process in Administration? (DU MA 2020)

1. Henry Fayol

2. Herbert Simon

3. L. D. White

4. W.F. Willoughby

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The notion of "Administrative man" was coined by:- (DU MA 2019)

1. Max Weber

2. Dwight Waldo

3. Charles F. Taylor

4. Herbert Simon

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Match List I with List II (DU MA 2021)

1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

3. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

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Who is associated with the concept of 'Bounded Rationality'? (CUET PG 2022)

(1) Charles E. Lindblom

(2) Herbert Simon

(3) Thomas R. Dye

(4) Yehezkel Dror

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Herbert Simon was the advocate of (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

(A) Historical approach

(B) Structural-functional approach

(C) Behavioural approach

(D) Legal approach

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The concept of 'Bounded Rationality' is associated with which one of the following? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Herbert Simon

(B) F.W. Riggs

(C) Abraham Maslow

(D) Max Weber

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Assertion (A): Decision making theory directs attention not to states as metaphysical abstractions, but instead seeks to highlight the behaviour of decision makers.

Reason (R): Decision making theory identifies a large umber of relevant variables and suggests possible inter-relationship among them.

(KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Both A and R are true and R s the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true but R is false.

D) A is false but R is true.

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The line adopted by Harold Sprout and Margaret Sprout in the decision making approach lays: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) equal emphasis on the personality and environmental factors

B) greater emphasis on the environmental factors

C) greater emphasis on the personality factors

D) no emphasis on the personality as well as the environmental factors.

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In explaining administrative decisionmaking Simon's decision theory focussed on which one of the following? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) The single best choice made by the decision maker

(B) The limits of information availability

(C) The constraints on computational abilities of the administrator

(D) Bounded rationality and satisfaction

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The actions of the decision makers are determined by three basic determinants, which are they? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

1. Spheres of competence

2. Communication and information

3. Influence

4. Motivation

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 3, 4 and 1

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The concept of satisfying behaviour comes close to the economic concept of (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Maximising output

(B) Optimum output

(C) Best output

(D) Easily achievable output

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Who is associated with the theory of 'Decision-making' in Public Administration? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) Lewis Marrium

(C) H. A. Simon

(D) R. A. Dahl

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'Decision Making Theory' is associated with: (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

(A) Andrew Linklater

(B) Richard Synder

(C) Karl Deutsch

(D) E. H. Carr

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Decision-making approach is associated with: (GUJARAT SET 2010)

(A) Kenneth Waltz

(B) Karl Deutsch

(C) Richard Snyder

(D) John Herz

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The decision-making theory in public administration was an important contribution of: (GUJARAT SET 2010)

(A) Frederick Taylor

(B) Max Weber

(C) Woodrow Wilson

(D) Herbert Simon

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Who among the following is attached with the 'Behavioural Approach to the study of public administration? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Max Weber

2. Herbert A Simon

3. H. Fayol

4. Luther Gulick

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Decision-Making Approach in Public Administration is associated with the name of _________(BSTET 2024)

1. Elton mayo

2. F. W. Taylor

3. Herbert Simon

4. Max weber

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Who wrote ‘Admnistrative Behaviour’? (BSTET 2024)

1. Nigro

2. Bennis

3. Simon

4. Fayol

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The Decision-making approach is associated with (PUMDET 2024)

(A) Henri Fayol

(B) Luther Gulick

(C) Herbert Simon

(D) Marry Parker Follet

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Herbert Simon identified which model(s) of decision making? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) Non-programmed decision making

(B) Pure-rationality optimal decision making

(C) Satisfying decision making

(D) All of the above

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Match the List I (Theories) with List II (Arguments) and select the correct answer from the codes given below : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Richard Snyder is associated with which of the following approach/ theory? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Game Theory

(B) Decision-making Approach

(C) Balance of Power Approach

(D) System Theory

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In international politics, Richard C. Synder is associated with: (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)

A) Decision making approach

B) General System theory

C) Idealist approach

D) Game theory

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Decision making theorists focus on (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) Foreign policy decisions made by a State

B) Impact of domestic politics on foreign policy decisions

C) Specific decision makers who speak and act in the name of a state

D) Actual or objective environment that influence foreign policy decisions

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

A) L. D. White – Introduction to the Study of Public Administration

B) Willoughby – Principles of Public Administration

C) E. N Gladden – An Introduction to Public Administration

D) Herbert Simon – A Philosophy of Administration

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Who among the following have emphasised environmental factor in decision making approach? (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) Harold Sprout & Margaret Sprout

B) Simon & Burton

C) Talcott Parsons & Edward Shills

D) Mackinder & Spykman

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Who rejected the principles of administration as 'myths' and 'proverbs'? (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. W. F. Willoughby

B. Herbert Simon

C. Chester Barnard

D. L. D. White

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Simon proposed a new concept of administration based on the methodology of (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. Decision-making

B. Policy making

C. Logical positivism

D. Satisfying

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Which school has laid down ‘seven proverbs' in the field of Public Administration? (NET December 2004)

(A) Classical

(B) Behavioural

(C) Ecological

(D) Scientific

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Who is the author of the book 'Administrative Behaviour"? (NET December 2006)

(A) Herbert Simon

(B) L.D. White

(C) Henri Fayol

(D) F.M. Taylor

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Who is the author of the book entitled "Administrative Behaviour"? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) F. M. Marx

(2) Herbert Simon

(3) J. S. March

(4) L. Urwick

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Which of the following scholars are associated with the study of personality factor in decision making approach? (Rajasthan SET 2020)

(A) Alexander L. George

(B) Lester Milbarth

(C) Margaret Hermann

Correct answer is:

(1) Only (A) and (B)

(2) Only (A) and (C)

(3) Only (B) and (C)

(4) (A), (B) and (C)

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What is the correct sequence in which the following theories/approaches appeared? (NET December 2007)

(i) Human Relations Theory

(ii) Max Weber's Bureaucratic Theory

(iii) New Public Management

(iv) Decision-making Theory

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

(A) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(B) (iv), (iii), (ii) and (i)

(C) (i), (ii), (iv) and (i)

(D) (ii), (i), (iv) and (iii)

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What is Herbert A Simon's approach to the study of Public Administration? (NET December 2008)

(A) Behavioural approach

(B) Structural approch

(C) Institutional approach

(D) Philosophical approach

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): (NET December 2010 Paper II)

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Assertion (A): In his “Administrative Theory” Herbert Simon followed Positivist Approach.

Reason (R): It is based on the assumption that administration can be reduced to a science by considering facts and not dealing with the values.

Code:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A) H. Simon : Administrative Behaviour

(B) A. Etzioni : The Practice of Management

(C) Dwight : Waldo Ideas and Issues in Public Administration

(D) Rennis : Likert The Human Organization

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Identify the correct sequence in which the following theories / approaches appeared: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(i) Human Relations Theory

(ii) Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Theory

(iii) New Public Management

(iv) Decision-Making Theory

Codes:

(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

(C) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)

(D) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

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Match list – I with the list – II and select correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Identify the correct sequence in which the following theories appeared? (NET June 2010 Paper II)

I. Decision-Making Theory

II. Human Relations Theory

III. Classical Theory

IV. Public Choice Theory

Codes:

(A) I, II, III, IV

(B) III, II, I, IV

(C) IV, III, II, I

(D) II, IV, I, III

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With which model/theory of decision making do we associate the name of Charles Lindblow? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) Rational Model

(B) Incremental Model

(C) Elite theory

(D) Group theory

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Give the correct answer using the codes given below: (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

Assertion (A): Decisions, according to Simon, contain varying degrees of actual and value judgements.

Reason (R): Decisions are made at every level within an organization.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is correct

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Which of the following scholars is associated with the Incremental Model of decision making? (WB SET 2017 Paper II)

(A) Amitai Etzioni

(B) Charles Lindblom

(C) Aaron Wildavsky

(D) Herbert Simon

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): (NET December 2011 Paper II)

Assertion (A): According to Herbert Simon, ‘maximising decision is not possible’.

Reason (R): He believes that rationality is possible in administrative behaviour.

Select the correct answer from the codes below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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In which book of the following, Robert Dahl explained the Theory of Decision Making? (NET December 2012 Paper II)

(a) Democracy, Equality Liberty and

(b) Democracy at Cross Roads

(c) Who Governs?

(d) Modern Political Analysis

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Who among the following defines Public Administration as "the activities of the Executive Braches of the National, State and Local Government"? (NET June 2012 Paper II)

(a) Morstein Marx

(b) Luther Gullick

(c) Herbert A. Simon

(d) Marshal E. Dimock

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According to Herbert Simon, if a decision is directed towards individual's goal, it is (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a) Organizationally rational

(b) Personally rational

(c) Objectively rational

(d) Subjectively rational

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Who described the principles of administration as 'myths' and 'proverbs'? (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Chester Barnard

(B) Herbert Simon

(C) Fred Riggs

(D) Dwight Waldo

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

Assertion (A): H. A. Simon rejected the possibility of maximising decisions.

Reason (R): He observed that human. behaviour in the organisational setting is characterised by 'bounded rationality'.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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Which one of the following, according to Charles Lindblom, occurs in administrative decision? (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

(A) The successive limited comparisons

(B) Coordination of individual and group efforts.

(C) Mixed scanning

(D) None of the above

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'Administrative Behaviour: A Study of Decision Making Processes in Administrative Organization' was authored by (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

(A) Chester Bernard

(B) Max Weber

(C) Herbert Simon

(D) Henri Fayol

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In which book mentioned below, did Robert Dahl explain the 'theory of decision-making'? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) Democracy, Liberty and Equality

(B) Democracy at Crossroads

(C) Who Governs?

(D) Modern Political Analysis

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Which of the following is not an approach, in relation to monitoring public policies? (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

(A) Formative Approach

(B) Performance Measurement Approach

(C) Managerial Approach

(D) Behavioural Approach

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Herbert Simon was the advocate of (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

(A) Historical approach

(B) Structural-functional approach

(C) Behavioural approach

(D) Legal approach

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According to Herbert Simon, if a decision is directedn towards individual's goals, it is based on : (GUJARAT SET 2018)

(A) Organisational Rationale

(B) Personally Rationale

(C) Objectively Rationale

(D) Institutionally Rationale

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (GUJARAT SET 2018)

A

B

C

D

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Match List I (Theorists) with List II(Theories) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020)

A

B

C

D

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Match the List I (Theories) with List II (Arguments) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020)

A

B

C

D

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion (A): Herbert Simon has ridiculed the classical theory of organisation as a machine model theory.

Reason (R): Classicists are too much preoccupied with the formal structural part of organisation and that too at the cost of human factors.

Code: (NET November 2017 Paper III)

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET November 2017 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET January 2017 Paper III)

A

B

C

D

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Who among the following has criticized classical theory as 'homely proverbs, myths, slogans and pompous identities'? (NET July 2018 Paper II)

(a) W.F. Willougbhy

(b) Luther Gulick

(c) Henry Fayol

(d) Herbert Simon

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET July 2018 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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Who among the following thinkers rejected the principles of administration as myths and proverbs? (NET June 2013 Paper II)

(a) Herbert Simon

(b) W.F. Willoughby

(c) L.D. White

(d) Chester Bernard

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What is the methodology proposed by Herbert Simon? (NET June 2013 Paper II)

(a) Bounded Rationality

(b) Logical Positivism

(c) Decision making

(d) Satisfying

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Simon was positively influenced by the ideas of (NET June 2013 Paper II)

(a) L.D. White

(b) Terry

(c) Barnard

(d) Henry Fayol

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Assertion (A) : In his “Administrative Theory” Herbert Simon followed Positivist Approach.

Reason (R) : It is based on the assumption that administration can be reduced to a science by considering facts and not dealing with the values.

Code: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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Identify the correct sequence in which the following theories / approaches appeared:

(i) Human Relations Theory

(ii) Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Theory

(iii) New Public Management

(iv) Decision-Making Theory

Codes: (NET 2010 Paper II December)

(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

(C) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)

(D) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A) H. Simon : Administrative Behaviour

(B) A. Etzioni : The Practice of Management

(C) Dwight : Waldo Ideas and Issues in Public Administration

(D) Rennis : Likert The Human Organization

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Identify the correct sequence in which the following theories appeared?

I. Decision-Making Theory

II. Human Relations Theory

III. Classical Theory

IV. Public Choice Theory

Codes: (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A) I, II, III, IV

(B) III, II, I, IV

(C) IV, III, II, I

(D) II, IV, I, III

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : The Administrative Science should study facts about human behaviour without getting involved in the question of values.

Reason (R) : It is not necessary for science to possess concepts before it develops principles.

Select the correct answer from the codes below :

Codes : (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : According to Herbert Simon, ‘maximising decision is not possible’.

Reason (R) : He believes that rationality is possible in administrative behaviour.

Select the correct answer from the codes below :

Codes : (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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According to Herbert Simon, if a decision is directed towards individual's goal, it is (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a) Organizationally rational

(b) Personally rational

(c) Objectively rational

(d) Subjectively rational

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In the two lists given below, List-I provides the list of thinkers, while List-II indicates the prominent theories/approaches given by them in public Administration. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the codes given below. (J & K SET JUNE 2022)

A

B

C

D

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The concept of 'Bounded Rationality' is associated with which one of the following? (J & K SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Herbert Simon

(B) F.W. Riggs

(C) Abraham Maslow

(D) Max Weber

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Which of the following policy approach is known as an alternative to Herbert Simon's bounded rational approach? (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PAPER II)

(1) David Easton's 'Black box' model

(2) Charles Lindblom's 'Incrementalism' model Vickers's 'complex

(3) Geoffrey Vickers's activity model'.

(4) Dror's 'Normative-Optimum model'.

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Which of the following statements are true regarding Herbert Simon? (NORTH-EAST SLET 2023)

(1) He made a distinction between programmed and non-programmed decisions.

(2) He equated decision making with administration.

(3). He stressed on decision making as an alternative to structural approach.

(4) He proposed a logical positivism-based administration.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 3 and 4

(D) All of the above

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WB SET 2015)

A

B

C

D

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Who described the principles of administration as 'myths' and 'proverbs'? (WB SET 2018)

(A) Chester Barnard

(B) Herbert Simon

(C) Fred Riggs

(D) Dwight Waldo

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Herbert Simon related the concept of bounded rationality with- (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PAPER II)

(1) Social man

(2) Administrative man

(3) Economic man

(4) Political man

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PAPER II)

A

B

C

D

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PAPER III)

A

B

C

D

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Who among the following defines Public Administration as "the activities of the Executive Braches of the National, State and Local Government".? (NET 2012 Paper II June)

(a) Morstein Marx

(b) Luther Gullick

(c) Herbert A. Simon

(d) Marshal E. Dimock

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2013 Paper III)

A

B

C

D

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Which one of the following is not an element of decision making? (NET June 2013 Paper III)

(a) It is an unconscious activity.

(b) It is not one time process.

(c) It is an environment linked activity.

(d) It needs studying and finding alternatives before taking final decisions.

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According to Herbert Simon, a decision is usually compounded of (NET June 2013 Paper III)

(a) one fact statement and one value statement

(b) one value statement and several fact statements

(c) several value statements and one fact statement

(d) several value statements and several fact statements

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: (NET June 2015 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET July 2016 Paper III)

A

B

C

D

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Match List-I with List-II (NET June 2020 Paper II)

(a) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

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Which of the following is/are correct:

(A) Structural approach focuses on economy and efficiency.

(B) Human Relation approach deals with the relationships among the people working in organisation.

(C) Behavioural approach emphasis on the study of the development aspect of the administration

(D) Political economy approach emphasizes on the application of economic methods and models of political problems.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below (NET October 2022 Paper II Shift 1)

a.) A, B, D Only

b.) B, C, D Only

c.) A, B Only

d.) C, D Only

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Match List I with List II (NET March 2023 Shift 2)

1. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV

2. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D-I

3. A-II, B-I, C-III, D - IV

4. A - IV, B - III, C-II, D-I

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Behavioral approach in the study of organization means (NET March 2023 Shift 2)

1. Study of system in organizational context

2. Study of the behavior of individual public servants

3. Use of behavioral science in the study of organizational behavior

4. Study of the organizational structure on the basis of the behavioral leadership

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Match List I with List II (NET March 2023 Shift 1)

1. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

2. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

3. (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

4. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

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Give the correct answer by using the correct code given below:

Assertion (A): Some scholars have ridiculed and rejected the principles of administration as “myths” and “proverbs”.

Reason (R): For almost every principle, one can find an equally plausible and acceptable contradictory principles.

Codes :

(MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Herbert Simon, James G. March, H. Guetzkow, Richard C. Snyder, H.W. Bruck, B. Spain are famous for which of the following contribution? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Application of game theory to politics

(B) Application of Decision-making theory to politics

(C) Application of behavioural approach to politics

(D) Application of input-output analysis to politics

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Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) Herbert Simon - Bounded rationality

(B) Woodrow Wilson - Politics administration dichotomy

(C) Henry Fayol - Motivation theories

(D) Weidner - Development Administration

101 / 122

Match List-I with List-II (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A

B

C

D

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Herbert Simon is a pioneer in the field of ---- Approach. (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) Structural

B) Institutional

C) Behavioural

D) Systems

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Important champions of Behavioural approach in Public Administration are (KERALA SET 2022 JAN)

A) Dimock and Dimock

B) Pfiffner and L D White

C) Willoughby and Taylor

D) M.P Follet and Herbert Simon

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Author of the book ‘Administrative behaviour (1947)’: (KERALA SET 2020 FEB)

A) Luther Gullick

B) Herbert A Simon

C) F W Taylor

D) M P Follett

105 / 122

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (KERALA SET 2019 FEB)

A

B

C

D

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Idea of ‘Administrative Man’ is associated with: (KERALA SET 2018 FEB)

A) Graicunas

B) Simon

C) Mooney

D) Fayol

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Who among the following have emphasised environmental factor in decision making approach? (KERALA SET 2018 FEB)

A) Harold Sprout & Margaret Sprout

B) Simon & Burton

C) Talcott Parsons & Edward Shills

D) Mackinder & Spykman

108 / 122

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

A

B

C

D

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The concept of satisfying behaviour comes close to the economic concept of (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Maximising output

(B) Optimum output

(C) Best output

(D) Easily achievable output

110 / 122

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

A

B

C

D

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Who among the following defines Public Administration as "the activities of the Executive Branches of the National, State and Local Government"? (GUJARAT SET 2017 DEC PAPER III)

(A) Morstein Marx

(B) Luther Gullick

(C) Herbert A. Simon

(D) Marshal A. Dimock

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Who among the following thinkers rejected the principles of administration as myths and proverbs? (GUJARAT SET 2017 AUG PAPER II)

(A) Herbert Simon

(B) W. F. Willoughby

(C) L. D. White

(D) Chester Bernard

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What is the methodology adopted/propounded by Herbert Simon? (GUJARAT SET 2017 AUG PAPER II)

(A) Bounded Rationalit

(B) Satisficing

(C) Decision-making

(D) All of the above

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Herbert Simon was positively influenced by the ideas of: (GUJARAT SET 2017 AUG PAPER II)

(A) L.D. White

(B) Chester Bernard

(C) Henry Fayol

(D) All of the above

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The book 'Administrative Behaviour' is written by: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) F.W. Riggs

(B) D. Waldo

(C) H.A. Simon

(D) R.A. Dahl

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Richard Snyder is associated with which of the following approach/ theory? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020)

(A) Game Theory

(B) Decision-making Approach

(C) Balance of Power Approach

(D) System Theory

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The decision-making theory in public administration was an important contribution of: (GUJARAT SET 2010)

(A)Frederick Taylor

(B)Max Weber

(C)Woodrow Wilson

(D) Herbert Simon

118 / 122

Match the following (GUJARAT SET JULY 2006)

A

B

C

D

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'Decision Making Theory' is associated with: (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

(A) Andrew Linklater

(B) Richard Synder

(C) Karl Deutsch

(D) E. H. Carr

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Who is associated with the theory of 'Decision-making' in Public Administration? (GUJARAT SET DEC 2003)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) Lewis Marrium

(C) H. A. Simon

(D) R. A. Dahl

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (GUJARAT SET DEC 2003)

A

B

C

D

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Who wrote the book 'Administrative Behaviour"? (GUJARAT SET JAN 2002)

(A) C. Barnard

(B) E. Mayo

(C) R. Dahl

(D) H. A. Simon

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