The New Public Management movement has been criticized for an undue emphasis on:

A) increasing public sector services and expenses
B) short-run economic objectives over long-run economic objectives
C) long-run economic objectives over short-run economic objectives
D) short-run economic objectives over public values related to democracy

New Public Management

An approach to running public sector organizations that is inspired by private sector management techniques, focusing on efficiency, performance measurement, and the use of market mechanisms.

Undue Emphasis

Placing an excessive or disproportionate level of importance on a particular aspect, often leading to imbalance or distortion.

Public Values

Principles or standards regarded as important and beneficial by the general public or society at large.