Administration and Management Flashcards
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A planning department's strategic plan identifies a goal to increase housing production. Which of the following is the most appropriate performance indicator to track progress?
Answer: Number of building permits issued annually
Number of building permits issued directly measures housing production output, making it the most relevant indicator to track progress toward a housing goal.
Which of the following best describes 'intergovernmental coordination' as a function of planning administration?
Answer: Aligning plans and policies across different levels of government
Intergovernmental coordination involves aligning planning activities and policies between federal, state, regional, and local government entities.
When preparing a consultant scope of work, which element is most critical to prevent scope creep during the project?
Answer: A detailed list of deliverables with acceptance criteria
Clearly defined deliverables with explicit acceptance criteria establish the boundaries of work and provide a basis for evaluating whether the consultant has met contractual obligations.
A planning agency uses a 'SWOT analysis' during its strategic planning process. What does SWOT stand for?
Answer: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats — a framework for assessing internal capabilities and external conditions during strategic planning.
A planning director is mediating a dispute between two senior planners over project priorities. The most effective conflict resolution approach is to:
Answer: Facilitate a collaborative discussion to identify shared interests
Collaborative problem-solving, which focuses on shared interests rather than fixed positions, tends to produce more durable resolutions and maintain team cohesion.
Which of the following is a primary purpose of a planning department's annual report?
Answer: To provide public accountability and document accomplishments
Annual reports document the department's activities, accomplishments, and performance data to demonstrate accountability to elected officials and the public.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which planning staff category is typically exempt from overtime pay requirements?
Answer: Salaried professional planners meeting the duties test
The FLSA exempts salaried employees in bona fide professional, administrative, or executive roles who meet specific duties tests from overtime pay requirements.