Managing In The Public Sector A Casebook In Ethics And Leadership 2nd Edition Brett Sharp , Grant Aguirre , Kenneth Kickham - Solutions

Should the city pay for courses that are not directly relevant to an employee’s job? Even if the requirement was that the course should be relevant to one’s job, isn’t that still a benefit to the employee?
Would this offer by the soft drink vendor generate the same level of ethical concern if Reggie worked for a private sector employer?
Has the soft drink vendor offering the deal made any ethical transgressions?
Should Reggie make inquiries further up his chain of command to make sure that he would be on solid ground accepting the boat? Should Reggie investigate further to see if there is an official means to add the boat to the state lodge inventory?
Now that Reggie has secured his supervisor’s blessing on the deal, is it ethical for him to accept the soft drink display offer?
Did the governor cross a line by talking directly with a state employee and not going through the normal chain of command?
If terminated, what actions should Dan take?
If you were Dan’s supervisor, would you terminate Dan’s employment?
Has the DEQ Director overreacted? If so, what options does Dan’s supervisor have, if any?
Since the attorney general is of a different party than the governor, and since he has clashed with the governor in the past, should he have requested an “independent counsel” in this case? Why or why not? Was the “plea bargain” between the governor and the attorney general ethical? What
If Janis acted purely out of self-interest, did she act ethically? Why or why not? Was it ethical for her to consult her friend at the Attorney’s General Office, or should she have simply filed a report with the first available assistant attorney general? Was it ethical of Lance to investigate a
Should the governor have more control over state agencies to implement his agenda? People elect a governor to carry out policies that he or she promises during their campaign. However, governors are often then constrained by merit protection systems which allow state employees more freedom to
Did Riley act in an ethical fashion? What theories and arguments can be made that he did? What facts would support such an argument? What theories and arguments can be made that he didn’t?
Should the legislature get involved in the situation, or is this strictly an internal policy matter? Does Dr. Billingsley have a right to know which of his employees contacted state legislators? Why or why not? Is it ethical for the legislators to withhold the names of the employees, or does Dr.
What do you think of the policy of paying for any type of smoking cessation program? Should the department pay for things like hypnosis or acupuncture therapies that may not be scientifically validated? Is this a good use of state resources? What if the policy had stated that the department would
Is this policy a “slippery slope” to forbidding other types of activities?What if the policy tested for alcohol instead? What if the policy prohibited unhealthy eating habits and tested for high blood pressure and cholesterol? What if the policy was extended to forbid exposure to the sun or
What do you think of Dr. Billingsley’s policy? Is this policy ethical?Why or why not? Justify your answer. What would someone who subscribes to a utilitarian perspective say about the policy? What about someone who subscribes to deontological ethics?
Dr. Jefferson suspects that the gambling activities are affecting work productivity. How would he go about establishing a direct correlation to prove his assertion?
What if Henry Paxton had developed the betting program on his office computer but on his own time after hours? Would this act be ethical?What if other employees were given permission to use their computers for other personal issues after working hours?
Is it ethical for state employees to participate in a football pool that is illegal? Does Dr. Jefferson have a double standard since he does participate in the football pool?
What constitutes working hours? Is an employee’s lunch hour a work hour? Does your answer depend on whether or not the employee is paid through lunch or if they are salaried? If the situation above involved drinking at lunch rather than betting, would your answer change?
When making a decision concerning the overall structure of an organization, is it a good management practice to take into account the performance of individual employees? Or should those considerations be handled by the performance appraisal process?
Given the legal and procedural constraints placed on public managers, is Marisa justified in using every means at her disposal to make her department more productive? Should a manager give priority to the needs of his or her department over the larger organization?
Should Richard take his concerns about Marisa’s ulterior motives up the chain of command? How should Marisa’s supervisor respond if presented with Richard’s concerns?
Were the union leaders justified in leaving the meeting in such an abrupt manner? Does such a dramatic but short-lived protest over a decision that has already been made outweigh possible concessions union leaders might gain by learning more about the decision and continuing the dialogue with
The regular turnover in elected administrations is a routine challenge for the public service. The bureaucracy is in fact charged with being responsive to its political masters. At the same time, each agency must also meet its legally mandated mission. How should career public administrators best
Should Nathan’s personal politics influence his decision? In other words, if he in fact voted for Walker to be governor, would it be more ethically defensible for him to maintain his silence about the possible problem?
What other options should Nathan consider? How would you recommend Nathan react to this situation?
Should Nathan call the local media to investigate? Should he gather more facts before he decides whether or not to do so? Should he expect to receive special protections as a whistleblower?
Based on the fact pattern, what solutions should be proposed to deal with this crisis in an ethically responsible manner?
What ethical theory can be used to support Le Pen’s actions? What theory can be used in support of Le François’?
What theory/style of leadership is Le Pen using? What theory/style is Le François using?
Would it be ethical for Arlene to sign the pledge so that the trooper will leave, and then not actually show up that evening to purchase the tickets? Why or why not? What would you do in a similar circumstance?
What are Arlene’s most immediate concerns? How do you suppose her husband will react when she tells him the story? What options would be available to citizens who feel uncomfortable with, or angry about, Captain Axelrod’s approach?
What would normally be the goals and objectives of a Troopers Association? Are these goals and objectives transparent? Are they controversial in any way? In what ways might a Troopers Association find itself in a conflict of interest?
Evaluate Captain Axelrod’s decision to sell tickets to the ball in full uniform. How do you feel about his decision to go door to door? Are his persuasive tactics justifiable from an ethical perspective? Why or why not?
Was Roberto Martinez constructively discharged? Did the executive director act in an ethically responsible manner?
Based on the level of risk involved in these types of cases should there be prospective judicial review? Should judicial review be available for any and all agencies’ decisions?
How much input should the public have in areas such as this that involve highly complex technical expertise? Should agencies be required to engage in formal rule-making and or adjudication before undertaking the type of action described in this case?
To what extent should a politically appointed chief executive be free to restructure an agency?
Both Representative Richards and Mike Foley are state officials wrestling with what is essentially a federal responsibility. In terms of immigration policy, what could elected leaders and public administrators at the federal level do to relieve the burdens of their counterparts at state and local
To what extent should elected officials be allowed to revise a state’s merit protection policy to exempt personnel from its coverage? If the legislature agreed that the position was one that should be exempt from coverage, should such exemption apply to the office’s current incumbent, or should
Can you cite an ethical theory that would support Representative Richards’s position? How does this theory support his position? What ethical theory can be used to oppose the representative’s position and why?
In holding his own press conference, did Mike act unethically? To what extent should public employees refrain from publicly contradicting elected officials? Should the First Amendment protect such employees who speak out against elected officials, or should the official (in his or her official
Should former legislators be allowed to seek and gain employment in state agencies once they leave the legislature? Why or why not? If they should be able to gain state employment, should there be a time limit after they leave the legislature before they are eligible for such employment? If the
Is it ethical for a former state employee to lobby on behalf of a private entity? Should state employees have the same First Amendment rights as every other citizen when it comes to lobbying? What ethical theory would support allowing such an arrangement? What ethical theory can be cited to oppose
Should Betty Bauer have resisted the political pressure from Craig Brown and refused to hire Jim Reynolds? Explain your answer. Should Betty have reported Craig’s threat to the state’s auditor or attorney general? Why or why not?
Should the state outsource these types of services, or should the state maintain its own treatment facilities? What would be the costs and benefits to the state by maintaining its own addiction treatment facilities? What are the advantages of outsourcing such facilities and programs? Can
Is Beth well representing the interests of the city manager? Why or why not?
Should Ron sign the buckslip? What are the possible ramifications if he does so? What are the possible ramifications if he refuses?
To protect the privacy of applicants, specific information about much of the hiring process must remain confidential. Would Ron be justified in“leaking” this information to any of the candidates—or, at least suggesting that they file a grievance to investigate this further? Or does his
The special assistant to the city council has obviously been exempted from the union contract and other normal hiring procedures because of its inherent political nature. Was it therefore inappropriate to allow a full-blown competitive hiring process to be conducted for this position in the first
Do minorities still suffer discrimination in today’s workplace? Has the election of an African American to the White House helped the United States enter into a “post-racial” era? As a public administrator, what workplace policies, if any, would you consider to encourage and manage diversity
Is Stan a racist? Explain your answer.
Should race ever be considered in hiring? If so, how can a fairer system be developed? Is it possible to create a system that treats race as one of many factors considered, or is that too subjective?
Beyond the question of legality, is the Oklahoma Fair Employment Practices Act an ethical law? Why or why not? Is there a distinction between the law itself and how it’s implemented?
Should the fact that Cameron was given take-home tests in high school be a factor that is considered, or should a college be more stringent in their requirements? If Cameron’s accommodations are granted, is that fair to other students who don’t get open-book or take-home tests?
Should Lance consider the fact that Cameron’s health might be affected by his decision if he didn’t grant the accommodations and Cameron in fact was not able to maintain health insurance as a result? What ethical theory can be cited in support of granting this request? What theory can be cited
Given the fact that universities don’t have unlimited funds, should Lance take Cameron’s threat of costly litigation into consideration when evaluating his requested accommodations? Is it ethical for Cameron to threaten litigation in order to pressure Lance into granting his accommodation
Should Lance ask Cameron’s professors to grant his requested accommodations? Are Cameron’s accommodations reasonable?
If you were an elected leader from the county or state level of government, what kind of policy, if any, would you favor to govern situations like these at the more local levels?
If you were a homeowner outside the limits of the City of Cedar Creek and had paid your annual subscription dues for firefighting services, would you think differently about this case than someone who is learning about this incident from another city or state? Why or why not?
As the incident commander on the scene of the actual fire, does Captain Mel Barkley have the authority to make decisions different than the fire chief giving orders from afar? Why or why not? What decisions would you make if you were in his position of responsibility?
Should a firefighter trained in the prevention and mitigation of destructive fires in good conscience stand by and let a fire consume someone’s home? Or are there other considerations here that work toward the larger good?
If firefighters are able to raise so much money approaching cars in intersections for donations, should civilians be encouraged to engage in this fundraising style as well? Why or why not?
Millions of dollars each year are raised for charitable causes in this kind of initiative conducted by firefighters. Are the benefits outweighed by the risks?
Should the firefighter face any civil or criminal penalties? Is he a hero in this case?
Should Dr. Markey be ticketed for any traffic offenses? Did Dr.Markey’s decision to speed up violate any ethical principles? What ethical perspectives might be cited in defense of his decision to speed up?
Should public opinion play a role in adopting this proposal? Should the city council be consulted? How do you think the public will react to the city manager if he approves this decision?
What other consequences do you foresee that taking this action might have? What about equal pay for equal work?
Is the proposed solution geared more for taking care of employees in the short term or the long term? Why?
Overall, will this solution be more likely to raise or reduce employee morale? Explain.
Many attorneys and other professionals are paid on retainer, that is, they accept compensation with the commitment to provide services when needed. Because the professor provides expert testimony at administrative hearings, could his salary be justified by some other means than time on task?
Assume Zach keeps his objection to himself. Would that mean that Tiki’s confidence in Zach was unjustified? If Zach really takes his job“very seriously,” as he claims, what should he do? Do Stephanie and Albee have any reason to be concerned or worried?
Put yourself in Zach’s shoes. Is he too “new” to object? To whom would he go with his objection? Does he feel any pressure to appease Stephanie? What, if anything, would you say to Stephanie?
Evaluate the relationship between Stephanie Ortiz and Albee Commons.What is the appropriate role for Stephanie in this grant approval process? Why did the professor feel comfortable overstating his time commitment in the budget narrative?
Will makes an indefinite promise to Carli to reward her for her extra work. Assume that an opportunity for promotion becomes available in the next several months for employees under Will’s supervision. Should he give Carli any kind of edge in the competitive process for promotion? What weight
How should Carli respond to Will’s decision to maintain the status quo?Should she continue to take up the slack for Mani? Would it be appropriate for Carli to go up the chain of command with her concerns?Explain your answer.
Should Will place a little extra pressure on Mani to boost his performance for the next several months? Why or why not?
How much consideration should a supervisor give to an employee such as Mani who has been a star performer for years but then begins to coast as well-earned retirement approaches?
Under what ethical theory would the Chamber of Commerce agree to a proposal that would likely increase overall profits but at the expense of a vocal minority of its own members?
Evaluate the process by which the decision was made. Is it ethically sound? Is there anything politically or financially suspect about the decision? What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting a precedent of this kind?
Do new investors in a community deserve special treatment? What ethical justification exists for the more favorable tax and lease treatment of Titan? Are council members obligated to follow any particular ethical principles in a situation like this?
Are the owners of the smaller shops justified in their opposition to the arrangement? What could they have done differently to have their concerns weighed more heavily in the council’s and city manager’s decision process?
How would you react to the quid pro quo suggestion from the FCHP representative while the administrator was out of the room? Under what conditions, if any, would it be ethical for FCHP to employ such tactics in pursuing the contract?
List three possible motivations behind Dr. Wood’s softening of the objections of the medical staff. Are any of them defensible from either an ethical or managerial standpoint?
Evaluate the position taken by Dr. Kopper and the other physicians.Does their responsibility as advisors extend beyond evaluation of patient care? What other issues should they consider?
Comment on the suggestion that FCHP is the only viable alternative.What does this imply about the actual need for a hospital in this sparsely populated county? What does this imply about the priorities of the county commissioners? What other options might be considered?
As chair, how should Betty best resolve this issue to maintain cordial relations among committee members, support staff, and award nominees, while simultaneously acting as watchdog over public monies?
Since this is a new program, the initial decisions taken by the PEP Committee will serve as precedents for future situations. In that light, should the final decision be more permissive or restrictive? Which one will best ensure future success of the program? Explain your rationale.
Would it make a difference that Melana’s idea was inspired while she was off duty? Does it make a difference that her idea was inspired at another agency?
How should Jonah respond?
Was it ethical for members of the staff to consider Heather’s age in the hiring process? In this case, the fact that Heather was older actually worked to her advantage; however, in many cases age is a disadvantage.What arguments can be made that age is a relevant factor? What arguments can be
Do you think that Heather is being unfairly compared to her predecessor? If she is being compared to Rebecca, is that ethical? Does the fact that the Clerk’s Office is operating on a “skeleton staff” make any difference in your answer? Should it?
Is it ethical to fire a “minimally competent” employee before their probationary period ends simply because they are only “minimally competent”? What ethical theory can be used to justify such a decision?
If you were in Christie’s position, what would you do and why?
Does implementation of performance pay in the public sector face unique challenges not seen in the private sector? If so, describe these challenges.
Consider Ruth’s ambivalence toward the plan. What strategies could be used to loosen the grip of civil service rules and regulations? Should civil service rules and regulations be loosened? Why or why not?
Evaluate the potential for increased organizational performance stemming from changes in the compensation system. List at least three assumptions underlying Tropman’s main idea. Are these assumptions reasonable? How valuable is performance appraisal in the compensation process? What other
Describe in general terms the culture of public agencies with respect to human resource management. Are the challenges outlined by Debbie rooted in organizational culture (public and private sector), public sector culture exclusively, or in the specific characteristics of her position in that

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