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Governance and Public Policy QUESTION #10498
Question 1
The concept of ambiguity in public administration primarily refers to:
  • The need for more precise job descriptions
  • The difficulty of specifying concrete and measurable objectives✔️
  • A lack of hierarchical structure within agencies
  • The challenge of separating political decisions from administrative ones
Correct Answer Explanation
Ambiguity in public administration refers to the inherent difficulty in clearly defining and measuring public policy objectives. Unlike private firms whose goals (profit) are quantifiable, public agencies must pursue multiple, often conflicting social goals that resist precise specification — making performance measurement and accountability structurally challenging.