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CHAPTER 1 Flashcards

1
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Until the late ____, Governance was not a word heard frequently

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1980s

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2
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It was first used by _____ in _____ in its report on ____

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World Bank, 1989, Sub-Saharan Africa

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3
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In ___, the world bank introduced ____, as part of its criterial for lending to developing countries

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1992, GOOD GOVERNANCE

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4
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States were seen as engine of growth

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Post WW-II

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5
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___ and ___ are interchangeably used, both denoting the exercise of authority in an organization, institution, or state.

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government and governance

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6
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Name given to the entity exercising that authority

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Government

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7
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Legitimate power to make decision on behalf of the organization based on acknowledged duty to obey rather than on any form of coercion or manipulation

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AuthorityIn

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8
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Influence the behaviors of others.

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Power

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9
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Distinguished between three kinds of authority

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WEBER

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10
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Rooted in history or tradition like monarchies

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Traditional Authority

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Stems from personality drives form individual’s extraordinary personal qualities

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Charismatic Authority

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12
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Example of Charismatic Authority

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Martin Luther and Nelson Mandela

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13
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Is grounded in a set of impersonal rules.

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Legal Authority

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14
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Form of leadership in which authority of ruling government regime comes from system of bureaucracy, public choice, and legality

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Legal Authority

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15
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The system by which entities are directed and controlled.

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Governance

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Concerned with structure and processes for decision-making, accountability, control & behavior at the top of an entity

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Governance

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17
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Process whereby societies or organization make their important decision

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Governance

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18
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It assure corruption is minimized.

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Good Governance

19
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The views of minorities are taken into account.
It is also responsive to the present and future needs of society

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Good Governance

20
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CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOG GOVERNANCE

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Participation
Census Orientation
Accountability
Transparency
Responsiveness
Equity and Inclusiveness
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Rule of Law

21
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BENEFIT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

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Efficient Processes
Visibility of Errors
Reduced Costs
Smoother-Running Operations
Compliance

22
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All men and woman have voice in decision-making.

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Participation

23
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Is built on freedom of association and speech, as well as capacities to participate constructively.

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Broad Participation

24
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Every person or group is responsible for their action.

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Accountability

25
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Answerability and responsibility for one’s action.

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Accountability

26
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Differs whether the decision is internal or externa to an organization

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Accountability

27
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This is built on the free flow of information.

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Transparency

28
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Enough information is provided to understand and monitor them.

A

Transparency

29
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Serve all stakeholders within a reasonable time frame

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Responsiveness

30
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All men and women have opportunities to improve and maintain their well-being.

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Equity and Inclusiveness

31
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Taken into consideration in policy making, no one feels alienated, disenfranchised or left behind.

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Equity and Inclusiveness

32
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Demands that preferential attention is given to the plight of the poor, marginalized and needy

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Equity and Inclusiveness

33
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Produce result that meet needs while making the best use of resources.

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Effectiveness and Efficiency

34
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Enhancement of quality and standardization of public safety services delivery, elimination of redundancies of overlays in functions, and operations

A

Effectiveness and Efficiency

35
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Cater the needs of citizens. Procedures using appropriate technology when feasible

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Effectiveness and Efficiency

36
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demands that the people and civil society render habitual obedience to the law.

A

Rule of Law

37
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The government acts within the limits of the power and functions.

A

Rule of law

38
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Rule of law means

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peace and order
absence of corruption
an impartial and effective justice system
observance and protection of human right

39
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Can cost doubt on an company’s operations and its ultimate profitability

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Bad Corporate Governance

40
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Due to the repeatability and consistency of task performed

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Efficient Processes

41
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This repeatability and consistently helps to quickly identify the non comformities in processes

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Visbility of Errors

42
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When task are streamlined, companies can eliminate the waste from scrap, rework and any other inefficiencies.

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Reduced Costs

43
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Regular disruptions from inconsistent processes are eliminated, as operation specifics become either ‘conform’ or ‘non-conform’

A

Smoother-Running Operations

44
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A culture that supports corporate governance.

A

Compliance

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