Assignment

PART 1:

Please answer the following questions with a minimum of 150 words per question.

1.What is social equity?
2.What is affirmative action? What are some pros and cons?
3.What is reverse discrimination?
4.What is sexual harassment?
5.Discuss a managerial definition of Public Administration.

PART 2:

Please post your opinion of the topic with a minimum of 250 words.

1.Discuss a government regulation and why it is important.

2.Would you prefer to work for a leader with an autocratic, democratic, or laissez-faire style? Are there any conditions where autocratic leadership might be preferable and more efficient? Are there instances where laissez-faire leadership might be the appropriate style?

3.Tim Fujie, a Japanese-American, and David Dougherty, an Irish-American (white), are both applicants for promotion for the same job as detective sergeants in the Miniqua police force. Tim has a bachelorâs degree in physics and three years on the police force. David has a bachelorâs degree in criminal justice, a certificate in conflict resolution, and three years in the police force. David Dougherty is hired. Tim Fujie sues on the grounds of color and race discrimination. Does Tim have a case? Why or Why not?

4.Why should public administrators familiarize themselves with details of social equity laws?

5.Discuss the "ability to pay principal." Which tax do you feel is most fair, i.e. personal income, property, or a flat tax like sales tax.