AICP Administration and Management 2

Question 1

A planning director is evaluating staff performance. Which management approach emphasizes setting measurable goals collaboratively with employees?

Accepted Answer

Management by Objectives (MBO)

Answer

Management by Objectives (MBO) involves managers and employees jointly setting specific, measurable goals and reviewing performance against them.

Question 2

Which budget format allows a planning department to justify every expenditure from zero each fiscal year rather than building on the prior year's budget?

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting

Answer

Zero-based budgeting requires each budget unit to justify all expenditures anew each year rather than starting from the previous year's baseline.

Question 3

A city planning department wants to improve service delivery by measuring outputs against predetermined benchmarks. This best describes:

Accepted Answer

Performance management

Answer

Performance management is the ongoing process of setting benchmarks, measuring outputs, and using data to improve service delivery.

Question 4

Under the AICP Code of Ethics, a planner who is also an elected official faces what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest

Answer

Holding dual roles as planner and elected official creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed and managed according to the AICP Code of Ethics.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a Request for Proposals (RFP) in planning administration?

Accepted Answer

A procurement tool to solicit competitive bids from consultants

Answer

An RFP is a procurement document that invites qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals to complete a defined scope of work.

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP Administration and Management 2