Herbert Simon was greatly influenced by the writings and ideas of
C.I. Barnard
Maslow
Herzberg
Riggs
Simon believed that his preliminary research had revealed the possibility of measuring and evaluating
Efficient decision-making
Effective communication process
Effective planning
None of the above
Simon produced the first behaviouralist textbook in public administration in collaboration with
D. W. Smithburg
V. A. Thompson
F. W. Riggs
Both (1) and (2)
By introducing and applying concepts in sociology and psychology to public administration, American public administration concentrated more on the
Formal side of public administration
Informal side of public administration
Descriptive side of public administration
None of the above
Simon dropped the notion of optimal rational choice altogether and opted for bounded rationality and
A satisficing model of decision-making
A democratic model of decision-making
Not for any model of decision-making
None of the above
In which of the following books Simon predicted mathematically models of programme feasibility within bounded rationality?
Administrative Behaviour
Models Of Man
The Functions of the Executive
Administration in Developing Countries
In the decision-making process Simon used the term “intelligence” which, according to him, means
Searching the environment for conditions calling for decision
Creating the environment for right decision
Developing the concept of decision-making process
None of the above
By the term “design” Simon meant
Exploring possibilities of conditions of decision-making
Inventing, developing and analyzing possible courses of action
Synthesizing the various elements in decision-making
None of the above
The decision based on instinct, judgement, intitution and other extra-rational factors is known as
Non-programmed decision-making
Optimal decision-making
Satisficing decision-making
None of the above
In the 1960s, Simon added a new model of decision making, called the
Rational model
Maze model
Factual model
Extra-rational model
The early works of Herbert Simon include
Administrative Behaviour
Public Administration
Bureaucratic Phenomenon
Both (1) and (2)
Who criticized Simon that by insisting on rationality he has not recognized the role of intitution, tradition and faith in decision-making?
Gaus
Argyris
Riggs
Maslow
A new concept of administration based on theories and methodologies of logical positivism with their focus on decision making was proposed by
C.I. Barnard
H. Finer
F. W. Rings
H. Simon
H. Simon challenged the redefinition of public administration as the study of
Decision making
Public authority
Public policy
Public accountability
What was considered by Simon as the heart of administration, pervading the entire administrative process as much as the art of getting things done?
Decision making
Control
Communication
None of the above