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To Follow the Rules or Not? That’s the Federal Dilemma
Figuring out the best decision to make in the workplace just became much more difficult for federal employees. In a recent case, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld administrative action…
Understanding Generational Differences: Millennials’ View of Ethics
Public and private organizations must take steps to safe-guard assets, promote effective and efficient operations and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Management is charged with creating an appropriate control…
Terrifying Words
In a 1986 speech, President Ronald Reagan stated, “I’ve always felt the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”…
Social Equality in Public Administration
Public administrators, and the institutions they serve, have advanced the course of an equitable, fair and just society. Despite this, America continues to experience a decline in equality as the…
Gun Violence, Homophobia and Domestic Terrorism: Time for a Renewed Public Agenda
In the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, one lone gunman killed 49 people and injured 53 others in a venue frequented by members of the LGBT community. While discussions…
The Imminent Change in Transportation Infrastructure
Imagine a world where there are no traffic jams, no auto accidents, no wrong turns or being late to an appointment. Apparently that time is already here. We now head…
How Changing Demographics Affect Front Line Workers
We now live in a democracy that is becoming more heterogeneous. By 2050, the majority population in America will be nonwhite Latinos with a stark increase in the total black…
What Makes the Next Generation of Public Servants So Different?
Today’s newly minted public servants understand the challenges they face will rarely come with an easy solution or a demonstration of appreciation. Yet they remain committed to making a difference.…
The Flint Water Crisis: Looking Back…and Ahead
It is a story that has made the front page of every major newspaper and led national news broadcasts nightly: the lead contamination of drinking water in Flint, Michigan that…
Cooperation or Chaos?
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Carroll G. Robinson and Michael O. Adams June 14, 2016 This…
Managing Local Government Technological Risks
Citizens expect their government agencies to keep up with technology advancements. However, financially stressed agencies often struggle to keep pace with the rapidly changing technological environment. The ongoing threat of…