(1) What is the relevance of the particular case under discussion? Why should students spend their time reading it? Why is this case significant?
This case shows the importance of accountability within public administration. As well as the protection of the public. On page 18 of “American Public Administration: Public Service for the 21st Century” Robert Cropf asks “How do we ensure that bureaucrats remain accountable?” A tough question to answer in the face of political agendas at work in our society. This case is an example of how public servants are manipulated into activities and behaviors which favor business at the expense of public safety. It is a lesson which every public servant especially those higher up the chain must learn and remain steadfast in their avoidance of learning once more. Additionally, this case is significant in that public servants are not immune to prosecution for their crimes or their perceived acts of good intentions. “While the labels differ, most working in this area agree that governmental, political, or state crimes are illegal or socially injurious acts committed for the benefit of a state or its agencies, not for the personal gain of some individual agent of the state” (Matthews, R., & Kauzlarich, D., 2000).

(2) What are the basic chronology of facts in the case? What is the basic sequence of events?
Jan 31, 1996, ValuJet purchased two MD-82s and one MD-83 on Feb. 1, 1996. The three airplanes were transported to the Saber Tech maintenance facility in Miami for overhaul and maintenance. In the course of their work SabreTech determined that all of the canisters needed to be replaced. ValuJet directed SabreTech to replace all of the oxygen canisters and explicit instructions on how to remove the generators. ValuJet provided a general warnings about the fire risk and the need for plastic safety caps. About the middle of