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Question 1. There are many differences between the private and public sectors (as outlined in your book and discussed in lecture). Identify four differences and A) explain what the difference is and B) why you think each of those differences is important for public administration.
Question2. Government services are now provided from different entities in different ways. A) Explain what government by proxy is and B) its impact on accountability. C) Discuss what indirect and direct tools are, using at least one example for each.
Question3. The politics-administration dichotomy was the predominant thought in public administration for a long period of time. Explain A) what the politics-administration dichotomy is B) whether or not you think the politics-administration dichotomy can exist and C) why you think it can or cannot exist
Question 4. Organizations can be broadly thought of as open or closed systems. Explain what open and closed systems are in the context of organizations. Then, discuss whether you think public organizations would benefit from being more open or more closed. What groups do you think should have the biggest impact on public organizations (Example: elected officials, public, interest groups etc.)? Why?
Question 5. There are three different types of accountability (fiscal, process, and program). A) Explain what each type of accountability is and B) why it is important. C) Discuss what type you think is most important for public administration and why.