Ethics in Public Service Management

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What percentage of registered voters opted for potential earnings as a criterion for structuring awards?

20%

15% (correct)

25%

30%

What was the percentage of registered voters who believed that all victims should get about the same award?

45%

55%

40%

50% (correct)

What percentage of registered voters in New York City believed that there should be a separate listing differentiating uniformed emergency workers on the memorial at Ground Zero?

38% (correct)

35%

40%

30%

How many firefighters were lost in the September 11 attack?

343 Signup and view all the answers

How many bodies were recovered from Ground Zero?

Fewer than 300 Signup and view all the answers

How many victims' remains were identified by the city medical examiner’s office?

1,521 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the federal regulatory process?

It has built-in contradictions Signup and view all the answers

Why do public expectations and formal standards demand sophisticated ethical reasoning from managers?

Because public managers have public power, authority, and accountability in a democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of competing values in public service?

Allegations of hypocrisy or unfairness Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the work of public managers?

Balancing competing values Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the unique nature of public service?

The proposition that public service is a public trust Signup and view all the answers

According to the OECD, what do citizens expect from public servants?

To serve the public interest with fairness Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the values associated with the New Public Administration?

Emphasis on social equity Signup and view all the answers

What has declined in recent years, according to the text?

Trust in public service Signup and view all the answers

Why might different people have different perspectives on the VCF?

Because they prioritize different values Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Principles of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees?

To establish ethical standards for public servants Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in public service, according to the text?

Competing values Signup and view all the answers

What inspires public trust, according to the text?

Fair and reliable public services Signup and view all the answers

What type of losses are considered economic losses according to the statute?

Loss of earnings or benefits related to employment, medical expenses, and burial costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of considering collateral compensation when making awards?

To reduce the award amount by compensation from other sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for filing a claim?

Two years from the promulgation of regulations Signup and view all the answers

How are awards typically based according to the statute?

Based on the actuarial estimates of lost income over one’s lifetime Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element of Feinberg’s method for dealing with complex cases?

Stripping away the complexities Signup and view all the answers

What type of losses are considered noneconomic losses according to the statute?

Losses for physical and emotional pain, suffering, and inconvenience Signup and view all the answers

Is it possible to completely avoid a clash of values in public service?

No, it is inevitable Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for a professional in public service implementing an imperfect law?

Compliance with statute Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential price of broad administrative discretion in public service?

Loss of public trust Signup and view all the answers

What should influence the decisions of ethical professionals in public service?

A balance of ethical considerations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the VCF as a public policy?

To compensate victims of 9/11 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act?

It established the VCF Signup and view all the answers