States and local governments took several policy initiatives to address the impact of COVID-19. Briefly discuss at least two (2) innovative ways your local government dealt with the effects of the health crisis. Be sure to assess whether the initiatives have been effective.
2. Critically assess Carl Friedrich and Herman Finer’s arguments on ways to engender accountability and responsibility of public administrators to the public interests (see Chilton et al., chapter 3). Is one of these mechanisms more effective than the other? Explain.
3. Using practical examples, briefly discuss the role of nonprofits and faith-based organizations in public service delivery, especially during this time of a global health crisis.