What do you think of the idea—now being championed in some government units-of putting large data sets up for analysis by anyone (inside or outside the organization) and offering prizes for the best solution? Do you think governments should resort to prize incentives to find solutions for public problems? Why? Why not? Do you think this data should be made available to everyone? Why? Why not?

CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

~Do you think a geek squad could work in highly socially sensitive areas like policing or protective services for families and children? Why? Why not?
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS CASE STUDY

~What do you think of the idea—now being championed in some government units-of putting large data sets up for analysis by anyone (inside or outside the organization) and offering prizes for the best solution?
-Do you think governments should resort to prize incentives to find solutions for public problems? Why? Why not?
-Do you think this data should be made available to everyone? Why? Why not?

~Research your local government and find out if they have a similar program to MODA. Has it been effective in resolving public issues? Explain. If you can not find anything in your local government expand your research to include other local governments throughout the US.