Question

What is the Progressive Movement in relation to Public Administration?

Answer 1

The Progressive movement in relation to public administration are those reform movement that began in late 19th century and early 20th century that aimed at the development of nation by uplifting downtrodden and the underprivileged, and by bringing socio-political reforms. It included upliftment of people living in slums in the urban areas, bringing reformation in urban administration and taxation policies etc. The reforms also aimed at improving the lives of industial workers by bringing policy changes to improve their quality of life and prevent them from being exploited.