Tag: Hurricane Katrina

 What do you think about evacuating from a hurricane:Discuss?

A question with Semantic Differential Scale measure, on the other hand, would measure a concept with one question by repeatedly evaluating multiple pairs of polar adjectives. Consequently, a researcher can summarize which set of attitudes could best describe a concept. An example of a Semantic Differential Scale design could be:

What do you think about evacuating from a hurricane:Discuss?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Inefficient _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Efficient
Dangerous _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Safe
Expensive _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cheap

For more information about Likert and Semantic Differential scales please check:

Semantic Differential Scale: Definition, Examples

 

 

 

Identify and explain 2–3 management or efficiency arguments for and against a more centralized response to large national disasters like Hurricane Katrina. Provide suggestions both pro and con.

PAD599 Week 6 Discussion

Respond to the following:
Review “The Katrina Breakdown,” in Chapter 3 of Managing the Public Sector.

Setting aside the philosophical and legal issues this case raises, identify and explain 2–3 management or efficiency arguments for and against a more centralized response to large national disasters like Hurricane Katrina. Provide suggestions both pro and con.

Refer to “New Haven Firefighters” in Chapter 10 of Managing the Public Sector.

Take one position for and one position against allowing discrimination in the wake of segregation and discriminating in the name of diversity. Provide 1 or 2 reasons and examples to support each side of the argument.