Entries by James

A Leaders Role

A Leaders Role Assignment Content Read The Case of Joe the Jerk (or, the Very Capable Jerk) document. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper from Joan’s perspective outlining the best ways to address her dilemma with Joe. Include the following: Evaluate how Joan has utilized her role to ensure that lower-level management upholds their position in creating a positive […]

Public Policy

Public Policy Public policy is a goal-oriented course of action that the government follows in dealing with a problem or issue in the country. Public policies are based on law, but many people other than legislators set them. Individuals, groups, and even government agencies all play a part in the policy-making process, and they can […]

Preparing Budgets and Budget Decisions

Preparing Budgets and Budget Decisions Module One Prepare Budgets: Line-item, Program, Performance Instructions  Please read the assignment (below) in its entirety prior to completing this assignment. The Excel spreadsheet templates for completing this assignment are located in this module. The Appendix spreadsheets below the forms are for reference purposes only and include include formulas for calculating […]

Global Cities

Global Cities ARTICLE: Abrahamson, M. (2004). Chapter 4: Cities in the Global Economy in Global Cities. New York: Oxford University Press, 71-94. or ARTICLE: Wu, J. (2011). Globalization and Emerging Office and Commercial Landscapes in Shanghai. Urban Geography, 32, 511-530 Which article do you agree with or best represents your view on global cities and why? The following criteria will be used to […]

Employment Law

Employment Law “Employment Law.” Please respond to the following: Many states are facing budget constraints that are shining a light on public employees’ pay and benefits, which have led to debates about state employees’ collective bargaining rights. From a public administrator perspective, speculate to the short-term and long-term effects if limited collective bargaining is adopted. […]

Assignment 1: Organizational Structure Instructions

Assignment 1: Organizational Structure Instructions Read Exercises 2 and 3 in the Dresang text, the Moynihan & Pandey article, and conduct your own research. You must explain the different models of organizational design that may be utilized in public administration, the effects that these models may have on public service motivation, and an evaluation of […]

Discussion Thread: Ethics in Public Administration — Case Study

Discussion Thread: Ethics in Public Administration — Case Study Apply concepts related to ethics in a specific, researched public administration case study. Whatever source is used for the actual case study must focus on a real-world public administration situation that is being discussed and analyzed in the chosen article. The article can be qualitative or […]

ASSIGNMENT 3: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW INSTRUCTIONS

ASSIGNMENT 3: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW INSTRUCTIONS Assignment 3: Administrative Law Instructions Read all instructions and the grading rubric carefully before writing this assignment. You are responsible for reading and understanding these documents. For this assignment, you are required to choose between producing a PowerPoint presentation, a video presentation, or writing a research paper. This assignment must […]

United States Public Administration: position management system

United States Public Administration: position management system Question #4. In an essay a) Describe the classic grades-and-steps position management system (old system) that traditionally emphasized seniority. Examples (Public Sectors)? (b) Describe the more recently grade & range position management system (new system) that is supposed to emphasize performance based on merit. Examples(Public Sectors)? (c) Discuss […]