Functions and Techniques of Public Management

Order Description

I would like each question to be answered separately.
Question 1: Contains different parts:
Please refer to the following books when answering the questions:
Carolyn J. Hill and Laurence E. Lynn Jr. 2008. Public Management : A three- Dimensional approach. (chapter 4 and 6)
Sandra Emerson, Royce Menkus and Kathy Van Ness 2010. The public Administrators companion: A practical guide. (chapter 3)

Can ethics be legislated? Why or why not?
Provide posting with a web link to your professional code of ethics, if applicable. In the posting, provide some individual comment on the principles and guidelines in the code and its importance to you.
(If you do not follow one currently with your profession, see the web link under the this week’s Course Materials to the ASPA Code and review and critique this code).
APSA Code

CODE OF ETHICS (revised March 2013)

ASPA approved a new Code of Ethics March 2013 at its Annual Conference in New Orleans. The new Code of Ethics is below.

ASPA CODE OF ETHICS

The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) advances the science, art, and practice of public administration. The Society affirms its responsibility to develop the spirit of responsible professionalism within its membership and to increase awareness and commitment to ethical principles and standards among all those who work in public service in all sectors. To this end, we, the members of the Society, commit ourselves to uphold the following principles:

1. Advance the Public Interest. Promote the interests of the public and put service to the public above service to oneself.

2. Uphold the Constitution and the Law. Respect and support government constitutions and laws, while seeking to improve laws and policies to promote the public good.

3. Promote democratic participation. Inform the public and encourage active engagement in governance. Be open, transparent and responsive, and respect and assist all
persons in their dealings with public organizations.

4. Strengthen social equity. Treat all persons with fairness, justice, and equality and respect individual differences, rights, and freedoms. Promote affirmative action and other initiatives to reduce unfairness, injustice, and inequality in society.

5. Fully Inform and Advise. Provide accurate, honest, comprehensive, and timely information and advice to elected and appointed officials and governing board members, and to staff members in your organization.

6. Demonstrate personal integrity. Adhere to the highest standards of conduct to inspire public confidence and trust in public service.

7. Promote Ethical Organizations: Strive to attain the highest standards of ethics, stewardship, and public service in organizations that serve the public.

8. Advance Professional Excellence: Strengthen personal capabilities to act competently and ethically and encourage the professional development of others.

A separate document contains practices that serve as a guide to behavior for members of ASPA in carrying out its principles. To view the practices, click here.

ETHICS COMMITTEE PROPOSAL

March 2014 – At its March meeting during the Annual Conference, the National Council approved a proposal from the Ethics Task Force to establish an Ethics and Standards Implementation Committee as a standing committee. The decision requires a bylaws change that will be sent to the membership for approval in November. To read the proposal approved by the Council, click the link below.

Ethics and Standards Implementation Committee Proposal

ASPA CODE REVISION PROCESS: 2011-2013

March 2011 – ASPA embarked on a far reaching discussion about ethics, specifically its Code of Ethics. As a professional member association, ASPA is committed to encouraging ethics within the profession and in public service generally. The discussions organized by a Working Group led to the revision of the 1994 Code.

The documents below relate to that process and highlight the changes related to the new code.

Principles with Revisions

Practices with Revisions

Revision Process

Implementation

Proposal for Ethics Committee

Ethics Working Group

EARLIER VERSIONS OF THE ASPA CODE OF ETHICS

1994 Code of Ethics

1984 Code of Ethics

1984 Code of Ethics Guidelines

1981 Principles

I make it a point to state that government, and public managers, have to accept the fact that the public will hold staff to higher ethical standards because of many factors, including – public trust, the fact we’re a representative government and that taxpayer dollars are at stake. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

Question two:
Please refer to the following book:
Sandra Emerson, Royce Menkus and Kathy Van Ness 2010. The public Administrators companion: A practical guide. Chapter 12,13

Do you see one budgeting format as particularly better than another? How do you define better (for citizens, for finances, for staff, etc)?
Research your own City/Town/Village/Borough’s budget online. Is it available in an easy to access file? What type of budget format is it in? Please provide additional commentary

Functions and Techniques of Public Management
Question 1
Going back to our dialog on leadership in the public sector, I want you to write an opinion essay of at least two solid paragraphs on what you see as the “must-have” characteristics of an effective public manager and provide at least some commentary on why these are classified as such essential skill sets in your opinion.

Question 2
Using this quote from former Main Senator Margaret Chase Smith, discuss what it means to you and relate back to at least two course topics discussed in this class. Provide at least three solid paragraphs in your answer.

“My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.”
These are two final exam questions. No references needed.

Functions and Techniques of Public Management

Course topics includes:
Books:

1) Carolyn J. Hill and Laurence E. Lynn Jr. 2008. Public Management: A Three-Dimensional Approach.Washington, DC: CQ Press. ISBN 978-0-87289-348-1
2) Sandra Emerson, Royce Menkus and Kathy Van Ness. 2010. The Public Administrator’s Companion: APractical Guide. Washington, DC: CQ Press. ISBN 978-0-87289-909-4

Functions and Techniques of Public Management
Question 1
Going back to our dialog on leadership in the public sector, I want you to write an opinion essay of at least two solid paragraphs on what you see as the “must-have” characteristics of an effective public manager and provide at least some commentary on why these are classified as such essential skill sets in your opinion.

Question 2
Using this quote from former Main Senator Margaret Chase Smith, discuss what it means to you and relate back to at least two course topics discussed in this class. Provide at least three solid paragraphs in your answer.

“My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.”
These are two final exam questions. No references needed.

Functions and Techniques of Public Management

Course topics includes:
Books:

1) Carolyn J. Hill and Laurence E. Lynn Jr. 2008. Public Management: A Three-Dimensional Approach.Washington, DC: CQ Press. ISBN 978-0-87289-348-1
2) Sandra Emerson, Royce Menkus and Kathy Van Ness. 2010. The Public Administrator’s Companion: APractical Guide. Washington, DC: CQ Press. ISBN 978-0-87289-909-4