Public Policy and Administration

Instructions : In answering the questions, make sure your answers are responsive , clear , and concise ! La te answer post will not be accepted . Answer all questions NO OUTSIDE SOURCES AT ALL. M us t be on time. N eed 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 mana gement 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 t erms 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 polic y 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