General Studies · Administrative Theory
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Lewis Meriam's 'Scissors' metaphor suggests that the POSDCORB techniques function as a standalone blade sufficient for effective administrative performance. Reason R: Meriam posits that public administration requires both the knowledge of POSDCORB fields and the knowledge of the specific subject matter to function as an effective tool. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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- 1A is not correct but R is correct✓
- 2A is correct but R is not correct
- 3Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
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A is not correct but R is correct
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