Administration and Politics Dichotomy

The issues of politics and administration dichotomy first raised by Woodrow Wilson continue to generate debate among scholars of public administration in modern time. While some think Wilson’s idea was useful, others reject the idea as impossible. In a 2-3 page paper, and in your opinion, is that distinction practical and workable? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using such a dichotomy today as a way to advance that field of study? Support your case with examples.

 

 

Case Study 11:  Who Brought Bernadine Healy Down?

Questions for Case study 11

1.    Identify and discuss the public service culture present in the case and explain why Wise argue that public service motivation is found more in the government than in private sector.

2.    Discuss if the Healy’s motivation for accepting the Red Cross presidency is in line with the public service motives?

3.    Discuss what the case study indicates about the modern complexities of professional personnel in the public setting?

4.    Does the Wise reading offer some specific answers to contemporary problems of public personnel motivation? If so, how?