Question 1

"Trust is a social good to be provided just as much as the air we breathe or the water we drink." Who said that?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sissela Bok 
B)  Philip K.Howard 
C)  Robert Redford 
D)  Sandra Day O'Connor 
E)  Ralph Nader 
A)  Sissela Bok 
B)  Philip K.Howard 
C)  Robert Redford 
D)  Sandra Day O'Connor 
E)  Ralph Nader A

Question 2

How does Aristotle think one finds happiness?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, had a distinctive view on how one finds happiness, which he discusses in his work "Nicomachean Ethics." According to Aristotle, happiness (or eudaimonia in Greek) is the highest good and the ultimate end that humans aim for. He believed that happiness is achieved through the fulfillment of our nature as rational beings by living a life of virtue.

Aristotle posits that happiness is not found in the pursuit of pleasure or the accumulation of wealth, as these are seen as too superficial and transient to constitute true happiness. Instead, he argues that happiness is found by living a life in accordance with virtue. Virtue, for Aristotle, is a disposition to act in the right way, a mean between the extremes of deficiency and excess, which he calls the "Golden Mean." This involves the exercise of reason and the practice of good habits.

To find happiness, one must develop and exercise the moral virtues, such as courage, temperance, justice, and prudence, as well as the intellectual virtues, such as wisdom and understanding. By doing so, individuals can achieve a state of character that allows them to make the right choices and engage in actions that fulfill their potential as human beings.

Aristotle also emphasizes the importance of external goods to some extent, acknowledging that certain material conditions can contribute to a flourishing life. However, these are not the primary focus; rather, they provide the necessary support for the practice of virtue.

In summary, Aristotle believes that one finds happiness by living a life of virtue, which involves cultivating a good character, making rational choices, and engaging in activities that are in harmony with one's true nature as a rational and social being. This pursuit of virtue leads to the development of a well-lived life, which is the essence of true happiness according to Aristotle.

Question 3

Explain how a representative bureaucracy is, in theory, supposed to encourage administrative responsibility.Why might the theory not work in practice?

Accepted Answer

A representative bureaucracy is supposed to encourage administrative responsibility by ensuring that the government workforce reflects the diversity of the population it serves. In theory, this means that public officials will be more attuned to the needs and perspectives of the citizens they serve, leading to better decision-making and more responsive governance.

However, in practice, there are several reasons why this theory might not work as intended. First, simply diversifying the bureaucracy does not guarantee that those in power will act in the best interests of the public. There may still be entrenched power structures and institutional biases that prevent diverse voices from being heard.

Additionally, the culture and norms within the bureaucracy itself may not support or incentivize administrative responsibility. Bureaucracies can become bureaucratic and resistant to change, making it difficult for new perspectives to be incorporated into decision-making processes.

Furthermore, political and economic interests can also undermine the effectiveness of a representative bureaucracy. Those in power may still prioritize their own agendas over the needs of the public, regardless of the diversity of the workforce.

In conclusion, while a representative bureaucracy is designed to encourage administrative responsibility, in practice, there are many barriers and challenges that can prevent this from being fully realized. It requires not only diverse representation, but also a shift in power dynamics and a commitment to inclusive and responsive governance.

Question 4

Misfeasance is

Accepted Answer

A) the performance by public officials of duties they are forbidden to perform by constitutional or statutory law or by commonly accepted moral standards. 
B) any criminal action less serious than a felony. 
C) the submission of a report incorrectly, improperly, or falsely. 
D) the performance of lawful actions in an illegal or improper manner. 
E) the failure of a public official to perform required duties. 
A) the performance by public officials of duties they are forbidden to perform by constitutional or statutory law or by commonly accepted moral standards. 
B) any criminal action less serious than a felony. 
C) the submission of a report incorrectly, improperly, or falsely. 
D) the performance of lawful actions in an illegal or improper manner. 
E) the failure of a public official to perform required duties.

Question 5

Persons who are harmed by administrative action often seek to recover damages from the government to compensate them for their injuries.Such efforts always require a statutory basis for otherwise they might founder on the ancient doctrine______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimacy 
B)  sovereign immunity 
C)  res judicata 
D)  res ipsa loquitur 
E)  executive exemption 
A)  legitimacy 
B)  sovereign immunity 
C)  res judicata 
D)  res ipsa loquitur 
E)  executive exemption

Question 6

How might utilitarianism be made a little less theoretical so that the general ideas behind it could be incorporated into practical management decision making?

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism, as a moral theory, can b

Question 7

The text uses the contemporary US Border Patrol to illustrate which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  professional codes 
B)  citizen participation 
C)  importance of judicial control 
D)  representative bureaucracy 
E)  use of inspectors general 
A)  professional codes 
B)  citizen participation 
C)  importance of judicial control 
D)  representative bureaucracy 
E)  use of inspectors general

Question 8

What is administrative responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Administrative responsibility refers to

Question 9

Discuss how control of administrative behavior is achieved through liability laws.

Accepted Answer

Control of administrative behavior is ac

Question 10

The concept of due process is stated for the state courts in

Accepted Answer

A) the Fifth Amendment. 
B) the Tenth Amendment. 
C) the Fourteenth Amendment. 
D) the Charter of the National Conference of State Attorneys General. 
E) the Olmstead decision (1928). 
A) the Fifth Amendment. 
B) the Tenth Amendment. 
C) the Fourteenth Amendment. 
D) the Charter of the National Conference of State Attorneys General. 
E) the Olmstead decision (1928).

Question 11

The text suggested market segmentation as a technique to improve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  responsiveness 
B)  accountability 
C)  fairness 
D)  flexibility 
E)  competence 
A)  responsiveness 
B)  accountability 
C)  fairness 
D)  flexibility 
E)  competence

Question 12

Which of the following statements about judicial control is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Arguably, it is the most rapidly expanding control over administration in recent years. 
B) Responsibility is always after the fact; that is, all courts can do is alleviate or punish wrongs that have already occurred. 
C) The court's power is not limited to federal agencies but extends to state prisons, police, and other institutions. 
D) The Supreme Court tends to oppose federal agencies more frequently than they support them. 
E) In some cases, parties may circumvent the administrative process and take their grievances directly to court. 
A) Arguably, it is the most rapidly expanding control over administration in recent years. 
B) Responsibility is always after the fact; that is, all courts can do is alleviate or punish wrongs that have already occurred. 
C) The court's power is not limited to federal agencies but extends to state prisons, police, and other institutions. 
D) The Supreme Court tends to oppose federal agencies more frequently than they support them. 
E) In some cases, parties may circumvent the administrative process and take their grievances directly to court.

Question 13

Discuss the process of ethical analysis.

Accepted Answer

Ethical analysis is a systematic process

Question 14

Ernest Fitzgerald and Colleen Rowley are famous

Accepted Answer

A)  special prosecutors 
B)  ethicists 
C)  whistleblowers 
D)  inspector generals 
E)  public relations experts 
A)  special prosecutors 
B)  ethicists 
C)  whistleblowers 
D)  inspector generals 
E)  public relations experts

Question 15

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the following four approaches to ethics: the utilitarian ethic, obligation to formal principles, the rights ethic, and the ethics of Aristotle.Note: this question can be reformulated in a variety of ways.For example: "Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of two of the following three approaches…."

Accepted Answer

The utilitarian ethic is a strength in t

Question 16

At a practical level, why is honesty important in a society?

Accepted Answer

Honesty is important in a society at a p

Question 17

What does Bok recommended we do about deception by government officials?

Accepted Answer

Sissela Bok, a philosopher and ethicist,

Question 18

What is the difference between malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance?

Accepted Answer

Malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasanc

Question 19

How might the concepts of product, price, promotion, and placement apply to the design of a customer-driven government program?

Accepted Answer

In the context of a customer-driven gove

Question 20

What men and women would choose if they saw clearly, thought rationally, and acted disinterestedly and benevolently defines

Accepted Answer

A) rational choice or public choice. 
B) codes of conduct. 
C) utilitarianism. 
D) general will. 
E) public interest. 
A) rational choice or public choice. 
B) codes of conduct. 
C) utilitarianism. 
D) general will. 
E) public interest.

"Trust is a social good to be provided just as much as the air we breathe or the water we drink." Who said that?

How does Aristotle think one finds happiness?

Explain how a representative bureaucracy is, in theory, supposed to encourage administrative responsibility.Why might the theory not work in practice?

Misfeasance is

Persons who are harmed by administrative action often seek to recover damages from the government to compensate them for their injuries.Such efforts always require a statutory basis for otherwise they might founder on the ancient doctrine______________.

How might utilitarianism be made a little less theoretical so that the general ideas behind it could be incorporated into practical management decision making?

The text uses the contemporary US Border Patrol to illustrate which of the following concepts?

What is administrative responsibility?

Discuss how control of administrative behavior is achieved through liability laws.

The concept of due process is stated for the state courts in

The text suggested market segmentation as a technique to improve which of the following?

Which of the following statements about judicial control is INCORRECT?

Discuss the process of ethical analysis.

Ernest Fitzgerald and Colleen Rowley are famous

At a practical level, why is honesty important in a society?

What does Bok recommended we do about deception by government officials?

What is the difference between malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance?

How might the concepts of product, price, promotion, and placement apply to the design of a customer-driven government program?

What men and women would choose if they saw clearly, thought rationally, and acted disinterestedly and benevolently defines

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Exam 4: Administrative Responsibility and Ethics

"Trust is a social good to be provided just as much as the air we breathe or the water we drink." Who said that?

How does Aristotle think one finds happiness?

Explain how a representative bureaucracy is, in theory, supposed to encourage administrative responsibility.Why might the theory not work in practice?

Misfeasance is

Persons who are harmed by administrative action often seek to recover damages from the government to compensate them for their injuries.Such efforts always require a statutory basis for otherwise they might founder on the ancient doctrine______________.

How might utilitarianism be made a little less theoretical so that the general ideas behind it could be incorporated into practical management decision making?

The text uses the contemporary US Border Patrol to illustrate which of the following concepts?

What is administrative responsibility?

Discuss how control of administrative behavior is achieved through liability laws.

The concept of due process is stated for the state courts in

The text suggested market segmentation as a technique to improve which of the following?

Which of the following statements about judicial control is INCORRECT?

Discuss the process of ethical analysis.

Ernest Fitzgerald and Colleen Rowley are famous

At a practical level, why is honesty important in a society?

What does Bok recommended we do about deception by government officials?

What is the difference between malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance?

How might the concepts of product, price, promotion, and placement apply to the design of a customer-driven government program?

What men and women would choose if they saw clearly, thought rationally, and acted disinterestedly and benevolently defines

The Nature of Public Administration

The Political-Legal Environment of Administration

Intergovernmental Relations

Planning

Decision Making

Organizing

Leading

Implementation

Human Resources Management

Public Financial Management

Information Management

Filters