Course Learning Objectives Addressed:
• Acquire the foundation knowledge needed to understand the distinctive character and responsibilities of public sector administration in a democratic society.
• Develop the skills and theoretical knowledge needed to redesign public sector organizations, staff and delivery systems; as well as develop an understanding of the importance of cooperative and collaboration across unit lines and with external and community partners.
• Develop the foundation skills and abilities needed to address the essential issues of human resources management to build a strong and effective team in the public sector through effective hiring, staff development, staff evaluation, staff discipline, and performance correction and dismissal.
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to apply class concepts to real-world examples and to hone your writing skills.
Instructions:
Given the public health costs of smoking, should LA be allowed to ban smoking in private areas?
Drawing explicitly on the course readings. Consider how Berlin, Locke, and Mill would answer this question in your paper
Grading Rubric:
Grades will be based on the following criteria:
A) Completeness
a. Do you answer all three questions?
B) Accuracy
a. Do you accurately characterize the author’s position?
C) Quality of argument
a. Is your own argument clear?
b. Do you present effective evidence?
c. Do you relate the evidence effectively to your argument?
D) Presentation
a. Is your paper grammatically correct?