Decide Whether the Statement Makes Sense

question 165

Essay

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-By 2040 projected Social Security payments will be about $900 billion more than collections
from Social Security taxes. The government will then need to redeem $900 billion in IOUs
from the Social Security trust fund. However, it should be fairly easy for the government
to find the $900 billion by cutting discretionary spending.

Understand the advantages of different forms of virtual meetings and their suitability for various needs.

Realize the importance of effective meeting preparation and post-meeting actions.

Identify the characteristics and advantages of different listening skills in a professional environment.

Understand the process and goals of the listening process in organizational communication.

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Definitions:

Public Administrators

Individuals who manage public agencies or non-profit organizations, implementing policies and managing resources to serve the public.

Democratic Principles

Fundamental concepts that guide a democracy, including the rule of law, equal rights, freedom of speech, and the participation of the citizens in political decision-making.

Citizenship Values

The ethical and moral principles that guide a person's conduct as a responsible member of a community or society.

New Public Service

An approach to public administration that emphasizes serving citizens, civic engagement, and the public interest over bureaucratic self-interest.