Public Personal Management:

Answer the following questions from the movie "Snowden"

1. Name at least two examples of the paradoxes of public service that Snowden faced.

2. In the movie, Snowden states, “The government wants economic and social control but uses terrorism as the excuse.” What does this mean to you?

3. Actor Rhys Ifans plays Corbin O'Brian quite well, offering a spooky and secretive man who appears to be the driving force in Snowden's career. In interviewing Snowden, O'Brian says he ordinarily would not have hired him, but in 2006 — the height of the Iraq war — "these are not ordinary times." He tells Snowden he's getting his shot, and in turn, Snowden promises he won't let him down.

4. At the core of any effective selection system is an understanding of what characteristics are essential for high performance. Snowden did not possess a college degree. What criteria were used to assess his skill set?

5. Why was Snowden hesitant to reveal his epileptic seizures to his employer? What were his fears?