Question

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of new public management

Answer 1

Answer:

In a democratic country, two categories make up the executive. One that is elected by the people for a specific period, is called the political executive. Political leaders who take the big decisions fall in this category. In the second category, people are appointed on a long-term basis. This is called the permanent executive or civil services. Persons working in civil services are called civil servants. They remain in office even when the ruling party changes. These officers work under political executive and assist them in carrying out the day-to-day administration.

Answer 2

Complete Question:

Which One Of The Following Statements Is Not Correct In Respect Of New Public Management ?

A) It Has Market Orientation

B) It Upholds Public Interest

C) It Advocates Managerial Autonomy

D) It Focuses On Performance Appraisal

Answer:

(Option - B) It upholds public interest is not correct in respect of new public management.

Explanation:

• New Public Management (NPM) is an approach to the governance of governments, public agencies, and public service organizations used by both local and national levels.
• The term was first introduced by British and Australian scholars [requires full citation] to make public services more "business-like" and private to describe the approach developed in the 1980s.
• Sectors that improve efficiency using the management model of.
• As the private sector focuses on customer service, NPM reforms often focused on "public sector services or the centrality of the citizens who were the recipients of their customers."
• NPM reformers have experimented with the use of a decentralized service delivery model to give local governments more
• in delivering programs and services. In some cases, e-government-powered NPM reforms have centralized programs or services and reduced costs.
• Some governments are trying to use a quasi-market structure, requiring the public sector to compete with the private sector (especially in the UK healthcare sector).
• The main theme of NPM was "Financial management, cost performance, efficiency improvement ... targeting and setting goals, continuous monitoring of performance, transfer of authority to senior management".
• Performance is assessed using audits, benchmarks, and performance reviews. Some NPM reforms have used private companies to provide what was once a public service.

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