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Essay Instructions: Justice in Society

What does justice in society really mean? In order to recognize threats to justice in the world around you, it is necessary to look at the broad philosophical concept of justice. You already may be familiar with the general concept of justice, but the readings this week also focus on distributive justice, an important idea for you to understand if you are to see how justice is applied within society. Distributive justice relies on philosophical principles of distribution and involves fair distribution of everything from wealth to employment opportunities. In this assignment, you will select a current societal issue and explore how it represents a threat to justice.

To prepare for this assignment:

? Review the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entries "Justice as a Virtue" and "Distributive Justice." Pay particular attention to the history of justice and its connection to rationalism and distribution in society. (website listed below)
? Reflect on recent events in the news chronicling issues dealing with or related to justice in that they pose a potential threat to justice.
? Select a specific example of a societal issue that you are aware of from your own experience or from the media that represents a threat to justice.
? Think about what factors you would consider when determining how to address the threat to justice presented in the issue you selected.

With these thoughts in mind:

Write a brief description of the societal issue you selected. Then explain how and why the issue represents a threat to justice, using information you have learned about the concept of justice and how threats to justice are manifested in society. Finally, describe the factors you would consider when determining how to address the threat to justice.

Be sure to support your response with specific references to the resources.

Websites:

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Justice as a Virtue
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-virtue
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Distributive Justice
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-distributive/

Essay Instructions: Justice in the Workplace
Justice issues are local, national, and international, and administrators in public and nonprofit organizations are involved in ethical decision-making that can remedy issues of injustice. Ethics or the lack thereof drives decisions, and carrying out those decisions may have either a positive or a negative impact on the common good. As a responsible administrator, the issue of social equity is a fundamental element of public service. In this assignment, you reflect on a justice issue in the workplace and consider potential solutions to the issue using the ethical decision-making model. You also consider the role of administrators in rectifying justice issues.
To prepare for this assignment:
? Review the articles ?Making Globalization Work for the Have Nots" and "Public Administration and Social Equity." Pay particular attention to justice and social equity issues for administrators in public and nonprofit organizations.
? Reflect on recent events in the news chronicling justice violations in the workplace.
? Select a specific example of a justice violation in the workplace that you are aware of from your own experience or from the media.
? Think about the role of administrators in public and nonprofit organizations in rectifying justice issues.
? Use the ethical decision-making model to identify a potential solution to the justice violation you selected.

With these thoughts in mind:
Write a brief description of the workplace justice issue you selected. Then explain the role of administrators in public and nonprofit organizations in terms of rectifying this justice issue. Finally, recommend at least one potential solution to the justice issue using the ethical decision-making model.

Be sure to support your response with specific references to the Resources provided.

Essay Instructions: ? Justice and Social Equity
The ethical concept of justice is closely related to social equity. The National Academy of Public Administration's Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance defines social equity as "the fair, just, and equitable management of all institutions serving the public directly or by contract, and the fair and equitable distribution of public services"." The concept of social equity is credited to H. George Frederickson in the late 1960s when he declared it to be the "third pillar" of public administration behind economy and efficiency. Administrators in public and nonprofit organizations who are committed to social equity exhibit ethical behavior that informs their decisions regarding distribution of goods and services to the public. In this Assignment, you will explain and analyze the concepts of justice and social equity. You will also identify potential threats to justice and social equity in society.
To prepare for this assignment:
Review the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entries "Justice as a Virtue" and "Distributive Justice." Focus on the meaning of justice and potential threats to justice within society.
Review the articles "Social Equity in the Twenty-first Century: An Essay in Memory of Philip J. Rutledge" and "The State of Social Equity in American Public Administration." Pay attention to the connection between justice and social equity, and the challenges to social equity in public administration and society. (attached)
Consider the relationship between justice and social equity.
The assignment: (1-2 pages)
Analyze the concepts of justice and social equity. In your analysis:
o Explain the concepts of justice and social equity. In your explanation, include your definition and examples of each concept.
o Provide specific examples of threats to justice and social equity.
o Explain the relationship between justice and social equity.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation

Web Sites
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Justice as a Virtue
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-virtue
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Distributive Justice
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-distributive/

Essay Instructions: Write a 1,900- to 2,400-word paper that suggests how the evolution of justice and security over the 21st century may best balance rights and freedoms with vigilance and sufficient authority to protect the citizens in a free society, while respecting constitutional guarantees concerning individual rights.



? Pay particular attention to balance as a concept that serves as a guiding principle in administrative decisions for justice and security operations.



o Review the cumulative issues concerning the legal environment in which justice and security administration operates.

o Evaluate the changes in technology and mass communication with the effects these have on the justice and security areas.

o Evaluate the issues involved with individual rights versus the needs of the justice system and security to maintain order and public safety.



? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.