Political Science · Public Administration
UGC NET August 2024 Political Science
Rational Choice Theory's impact on Public Administration has been strongly felt in areas such as:
- 1. Organization Behaviour
- 2. Local Government
- 3. Public Service Delivery
- 4. Theory of Democratic Administration
A1, 2 & 3 only
B1, 2 & 4 only ✓ Correct
C1 & 3 only
D2 & 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 & 4 only — Rational choice theory has strongly shaped organization behaviour, local government and the theory of democratic administration, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
Explanation
★Rational choice theory has strongly shaped organization behaviour, local government and the theory of democratic administration, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
★The theory assumes individuals make decisions to maximise their own benefit.
★In organization behaviour it explains conduct through individual motivation and the optimisation of goals.
★In local government it informs polycentric design, as seen in the work of Vincent and Elinor Ostrom.
★In the theory of democratic administration it underpins debates about choice, voting and self-governance.
★Public service delivery is mainly shaped by managerial and New Public Management ideas rather than by this theory.
★So the strongly affected areas are 1, 2 and 4 only.
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