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Should Obama appoint a governmentwide CTO or CIO? CTO CIO Both

Which social networking tool has the biggest potential in federal agencies? Blogs Facebook Second Life Twitter

Is micromanagement a common practice at your workplace? Yes. And I can’t say anything more. No. I am free to be creative and responsible for managing my work and time. Well… uh, oh. My boss is hovering over my shoulder, so I’ll answer later.

Should the federal government abandon cost-plus contracting? Yes, it's a waste of money. No, it's a viable option in some cases.

Should the government make public the details of its cybersecurity plan? Yes. The more information the better. How else can the public check government? No. Cybersecurity is a part of national security; some areas must not be exposed. So, there is a cybersecurity plan? All the breaches confused me.

Poll: Should agencies provide paid leave for feds volunteering to help in disaster areas? Of course. The federal employee is provided needed public service, just in a different area. No. This policy would allow room for fudging days off and avoiding work at the office. I don't know. Don't we already have enough volunteers?

Is employee absenteeism a problem for government? Yes. I lent my stapler to a co-worker who hasn't been here in weeks No. I could have a cubicle with a window if the person using it stopped showing up I don't know. I'll check when I finish my "sick" days at the beach.

Do project managers at your agency need more training? Yes. They use the latest software well but could use more nontechnical training. No. They work efficiently now and help the agency avoid crises.

Would Web videos help your agency communicate with the public? No. My agency blocks so many Web 2.O tools, I'm happy just to be able to send e-mail messages. Yes. Government needs to stay connected to avoid rumors and third-hand information. Maybe. I still have questions on privacy and security issues.

Should a presidential candidate be tech savvy? No -- the last thing we need is a president bogged down with spam. Yes -- what if the United Nations starts a Facebook group?

Should touch-screen voting machines have backup paper ballots? Yes, paper is needed in case of system failure or suspected fraud. No, such a failsafe is unnecessary. Don't know, it's like I have a mental hanging chad.

Should public service be mandatory? Yes. Serving one another with our talents will help us be better citizens — and better global citizens. No. Where is the liberty in mandatory public service? And this is another example of big government; let people decide for themselves. Depends on the length of service, time volunteering is money lost.

Should there be a governmentwide CIO? Yes. The government needs an individual to set the IT agenda and spur innovation. No. A federal CIO would just add another level of bureaucracy. Don't know, don't care.

Do agency CIOs need official blogs? Let them blog on their own time. Are official IMs or text messages coming next? UG2BK! Blogs are communication tools and the government should use them.

How effective is your organization's COOP strategy? Meticulously planned and well publicized. Half-baked but good enough. Not so good. I better buy duct tape.

Is 2008 the year of the workforce tsunami at your agency? Time to run out and buy tape and batteries. This is the natural cycle of government life, and everything is under control. Tsunami, what tsunami?

Does your boss or IT staff monitor the Web sites you visit? Yes No I don't know

Should your agency's information technology department do more to monitor or restrict the sites employees visit at the office? My agency's IT department should block more sites. My agency's IT department should allow different levels of access to staff members. My agency's IT department shouldn't do anything more.

Is data secure at your agency? Yes No

How valuable are blogs? Very Somewhat Not much I don't read blogs

What is the impact on GSA of Doan's early departure as administrator? GSA is better off GSA is worse off No difference

Grade Lurita Doan's tenure as GSA administrator: A B C D F

Which is the best government-themed movie? Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Which is the better government-themed movie? Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) War Games (1983)

Which is the better government-themed movie? The Hunt for Red October (1990) All the President's Men (1976)

Which is the better government-themed movie? The American President (1995) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Which is the better government-themed movie? War Games (1983) In the Line of Fire (1993)

Which is the better government-themed movie? The Hunt for Red October (1990) The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Which is the better government-themed movie? All the President's Men (1976) Black Hawk Down (2001)

March Movie Madness: Which is the better government-themed movie? The Jack Ryan movies The Hunt for Red October (1990)