Functions of Attitudes — Prelims Questions

According to Katz's functional theory of attitudes, which function is primarily served when a civil servant maintains a positive attitude toward transparency despite personal inconvenience?

A district collector consistently opposes community participation in development projects, citing past failures and complexity of coordination. This attitude primarily serves which psychological function?

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the ego-defensive function of attitudes in public administration?

In the context of attitude functions, what distinguishes instrumental attitudes from other types in terms of their response to changing circumstances?

A senior civil servant consistently supports traditional administrative methods and opposes new management techniques, despite evidence of their effectiveness. This behavior most likely reflects which combination of attitude functions?