Briefly explain your understanding of federalism. Next, what is meant by managerial decentralization and how does it characterize the evolving relationships between the national, state, and local governments? Be sure to use topical examples to illustrate these complex and dynamic relationships – for instance, marijuana legalization, gun control laws, public health policy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, or fiscal policy for managing the crisis and promoting economic recovery, etc. Next, discuss the impact of various state and local public administrative reforms on the development of state and local governments, especially how they are structured and function today. Next, compare and contrast the Mayor-Council, Council-Manager, and Commission forms of municipal government clearly identifying the strengths and limitations of each. Finally, briefly identify at least four importance of studying public administration at the state and local levels.
2. What role does personnel or human resources management play in a public or nonprofit sector organization? Next, public sector personnel managers have an obligation to recruit and select a competent and diverse workforce. Why is this so important and how can it be achieved without sacrificing the merit system? Be sure to provide practical examples to illustrate how this could be accomplished in a public organization. Next, does affirmative action mean hiring or promoting unqualified people? Is affirmative action in the public interest? Next, discuss the importance of affirmative action in public personnel management. Finally, discuss how managing diversity and complying with anti-discrimination laws are not the same.
Note: For the sake of relevance please respond to answers from the viewpoint of an Independent political prospective!
Please use these references within the 8 sources (If applicable):
1. Classics of Public Administration – 8TH 17
by: Shafritz, Jay M. / Hyde, Albert C.
ISBN-13: 978-1-305-88726-8
2. Public Administration Profession – 19
by: Chilton, Bradley S.
3. Public Policy – 7TH 21
by: Kraft