PAD 411 public sector human ressources management

Project 4

For the first question regarding Mr. McCree's supervisor's liability, you should refer to the course concepts on liability, immunity, and Constitutional competence. Consider the supervisor's duty of care and whether there was a breach of that duty that led to the harm. Discuss the concept of foreseeability and whether the supervisor could have reasonably anticipated the violence based on Mr. McCree's behavior. Also, consider any immunity that may apply to the supervisor as a public employee.

From a human resource management perspective, consider the escalation of Mr. McCree's actions and what preventive measures could have been taken. Discuss the importance of formal documentation, the use of performance evaluations to address behavior issues, and the potential for intervention strategies such as counseling, mediation, or a workplace violence prevention program.

When addressing the question of whether the termination increased the probability of workplace violence, consider the stress and emotional impact of job loss. Discuss how the termination process could have been handled with more sensitivity, possibly including outplacement services, counseling, or a more thorough explanation of the reasons for termination to mitigate negative feelings.

Regarding the implementation of a policy to search for instruments of violence, you need to balance workplace safety with constitutional rights. Discuss the Fourth Amendment and its protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and how it applies to public employees. Consider whether there was a reasonable suspicion or a clear policy that employees were aware of that could justify such searches.

Course material: Riccucci, N. M. (2017). Public Personnel Management (6th ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Remember to cite the course materials as you develop your answers and maintain an objective tone. Your responses should be grounded in legal and human resource concepts, and you should aim to provide a thorough analysis within the two-page limit.