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In the context of public service, what does the “revolving door” mean, and why are limits considered important? (6 pts.)

What does NIMBY stand for and why is this important to public service? (5 pts.)

When trying to make an ethical decision as a public manager, using a cost benefit analysis when making decisions for the public good can be tricky. (You can give an example in your answer if that is helpful for you to explain your answer.) A.  List and explain one good reason to use cost benefit analysis as a public manager. (3 pts.)  B.  List and explain one weakness of using a cost benefit analysis as a public manager. (3 pts.)  

Integrating ethics into an agency can be very difficult. We have learned that the culture of an organization is the number one predictor of what kind of agency it will be. (10 pts. total) For this question: A.  List and Explain 2 things that you believe should be avoided when trying to create an ethical agency. (4 pts.) B.  List and Explain 3 things that you believe should be implemented when trying to create an ethical agency. (6 pts.)

I hereby acknowledge that I understand that sharing any information about the subject matter of this test, including, but not limited to, the questions and my answers, is a violation of the SPC Academic Honesty Policy, and can result in the failure of this class, among other things. (2pts.)

You have been placed on a committee to redo the current code of ethics for your small city. Please list and explain 5 different items you would definitely want to be in your city’s new code of ethics. Be sure and explain why it is important for each of these items to be included in this code. (10 pts.)

Before submitting purchase requests for new or replacement equipment, ensure the following: a. Manufacturer details are complete. b. Price quotations are attached. c. The appropriate specifications are quoted. d. You have an alternative supplier listed. e. The divisional manager approves the request.  

The engineering firm you work for is submitting a proposal to create an amphitheater at a state park. Proposals must be submitted in three-ring binders. You are in charge of assembling the binders. You decide to put section divider tabs and an index into each proposal binder. Which technique in technical communication does this decision reflect?      

Of the five goals of document design, one is to make a good impression on readers. What are the two other goals? (Choose 2 answers.)    

While reviewing a draft of a trip report discussing the importance of a presentation she attended, she decides that some readers may not know what a particular term means. If she wants to clarify the term briefly, she should use which of the following strategies?