MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS$-$ CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER.

$1.$Which government level holds authority over matters related to education, health, and public safety within its region?

A$.$ National Government

B$.$ Municipal Government

C$.$ Local Government

D$.$ Provincial Government

$2.$Economic factors in the public management environment relate to:

A$.$ The cultural practices of the community

B$.$ The amount of rainfall in a year

C$.$ The financial resources available to public organizations

D$.$ The weather conditions of a region

$3.$Public managers in South Africa work within the framework of:

A$.$ International Organizations

B$.$ National Government only

C$.$ National, Provincial, and Local Government

D$.$ Provincial Government only

$4.$In the context of public management, why is evaluating unethical behavior and implementing prevention measures important?

A$.$ To prevent any discussion of unethical behaviour

B$.$ To only focus on unethical behavior without prevention

C$.$ To address unethical behavior and prevent its occurrence

D$.$ To encourage unethical behaviour

$5.$The principle of accountability in public management ethics refers to:

A$.$ Placing blame on individuals

B$.$ Taking responsibility for actions and decisions

C$.$ Assigning tasks to lower$-$level employees

D$.$ Ignoring mistakes in the interest of progress

$6.$What does the term "public management environment" refer to$?$

A$.$ The physical layout of government offices

B$.$ The political, social, and economic context in which public organizations operate

C$.$ The organizational structure of public agencies

D$.$ The natural surroundings of public institutions

$7.$Which approach to public management ethics emphasizes adhering to established rules and regulations?

A$.$ Deontological ethics

B$.$ Relativism

C$.$ Utilitarianism

D$.$ Virtue ethics

$8.$What is the primary purpose of public management ethics?

A$.$ To maximize profits for public organizations

B$.$ To secure political affiliations

C$.$ To ensure compliance with legal regulations

D$.$ To promote ethical behavior and decision$-$making in the public sector

$9.$In the context of public management ethics, what does the term "transparency" mean?

A$.$ Openness and accountability in decision$-$making and actions

B$.$ Avoiding participation in public projects

C$.$ Operating without established guidelines

D$.$ Concealing organizational practices from the public

$10.$Which of the following is an example of a social factor in the public management environment?

A$.$ Changing demographics of the population

B$.$ Availability of raw materials

C$.$ Geographical features of the area

D$.$ Global economic trends