EXAM 2
Note: Take Home Exam Response Expectations – We are looking for responses that indicate that not only have you read the material but how the information impacts you and your interest in the class or your professional work. Personal examples are encouraged. If asked to “discuss” an issue in the question, responses should be about 1 – 2 paragraphs. Please do not respond to a question by using verbatim language from the texts. This is NOT what we are looking for in an answer. Additional guidance will be provided in the orientation session on the first day class.
QUESTIONS FOR CPM CERTIFICATION ONLY STUDENTS
General Questions
1. Go to http://www.govleaders.org/ GovLeaders.org is a free on-line resource designed to help government managers cultivate a more effective and motivated public sector workforce.
A. After exploring the website and its links identify and discuss at least two things that you learned from your review of this website and its links.
B. Under the “Topics” link, read about any topic of your choice and provide a brief review of the article or video you chose.
2. Review the information presented by Dustin Haisler on his live Zoom presentation of October 16, 2020. Identify and discuss at least 2 things that you learned from his presentation. His Power Point slides are available in the CANVAS Modules Section.
3. Go to the official website for the US Governmental Accounting Office (GAO) which is www.gao.gov. After exploring the website and its links: A) Identify & briefly discuss some things that you learned from reviewing the site and/or its links that may be of use to you (or at least of interest), and B) Identify & briefly discuss any limitations, weaknesses and problems that you have with the actual website.
Questions from the book, “Warnings” by Richard Clarke and R.P. Eddy. You will only be required to read selected chapters from this book. Feel free to read the entire book if it is interesting for you.
4. What is the “Cassandra Coefficient”? What are its main parts and how does it work? What is its major purpose? What are your thoughts on the Cassandra Coefficient? (Chapter 9)
5. Elon Musk calls creating artificial intelligence as “summoning the demon” and thinks it is humanity’s biggest existential threat. Why does Elon feel that way and do you agree or disagree with him? Why or why not? (Chapter 10)
6. Identify and discuss some of the things that the authors have to say about Lauri Garrett. What are some of the reasons she is considered to be a two-time Cassandra? What were some of the major criticisms of her detractors? (Chapter 11)
7. Identify and discuss some of the things that the authors have to say about the vulnerability of the medical systems in the US. Describe some of the major vulnerabilities of such systems that are discussed in this chapter (i.e., medical records, medical devices etc.). What are some of the examples cited by the authors of these vulnerabilities? Do you share their concerns? (Chapter 14)
8. What is “CRISPR”? Identify and discuss the major implications of this technology. What are some of the major advantages and disadvantages of the continued use of CRISPR? What are your thoughts on the ethics related to the advancement of this technology for the future? Are you for or against the continued development of “CRISPR”? Why or why not? (Chapter 16)
9. I would like to get your overall opinion about Richard Clarke’s book, Warnings. In your opinion, what are some of the major benefits and limitations of this book? Should I continue to use it? Why or why not?
