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Obstacles to implementing participatory governance approaches

Various arguments in support of community problem solving are addressed in most of the readings assigned this semester as well as in courses throughout the program. One idea is that coproduction engages community members in shared governance for deliberative democratic problem solving and participative policy making. Drawing on the work of Denhardt and Denhardt, …

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Shortcomings associated with rational, incremental, and crisis

Public administration / By superadmin

Historically, bureaucracies have used rational, incremental, and crisis designs for problem solving. Drawing on the work of Jun and others, write an essay that addresses the questions below. You may apply your theoretical arguments to the practice of public administration by drawing on your professional experiences and utilizing related examples and illustrations (including from …

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The Supreme Court, Federalism, and Public Administrators

Public administration / By superadmin

Case Study: The Supreme Court, Federalism, and Public Administrators Assignment Christensen and Wise (2009) state, the U.S. Supreme Court has come to play an important role in articulating that system of rules. The Supreme Court’s federalism decisions are especially important in understanding what powers public managers [must] achieve policy priorities in the current context …

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Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model

Public administration / By superadmin

Each student is required to complete a descriiptive research report, in APA format, which addresses the following items: Describe how the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model (FESHE) and the National Professional Development Model (NPDM) enhance firefighter health and safety. o Discuss how tiered training and certification correlate to the NPDM and support …

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Management Advancement Plan (MAP)

Public administration / By Brian Leakey

The Management Advancement Plan is your personal strategic plan that “MAPs” where you presently are in professional knowledge and skills, where you want to go in ten years, and how you plan to get there. This assignment is a rare opportunity for you to reflect upon your life and career in public service. Your MAP …

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Employee Job Satisfaction

Public administration / By Brian Leakey

Design at least five survey questions to evaluate government employees’ job satisfaction. At a minimum, you should achieve the following objectives:

Variable Definitions

Public administration / By Brian Leakey

Rewrite each of the following statements in the form of a testable hypothesis. Note: please stick to the original meaning of the sentence. Don’t add any extra information/variables to your hypothesis.For each hypothesis identify: (a) the independent variable; (b) the dependent variable; and where included, (c) the control variable (not all sentences have a control …

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Public safety

Public administration / By Brian Leakey

Question 1: If it is true that nothing could have stopped Harless from shooting the teacher and assistant principal, then how would you advise administrators to keep schools safe? Was Harless a criminal or victim of domestic violence and suffering from PTSD? Do you feel justice was served? Explain?Question 2: Obviously the rules and policies …

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The ideal welcoming community

Public administration / By superadmin

What does the ideal welcoming community look like? Develop and describe the ideal welcoming community. Identify programs and practices local government should promote. What challenges to local officials face in creating such a community? Consider both the political and administrative challenges and any potential theoretical approaches that might aid in the development of a …

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The reinventing government movement

Public administration / By Brian Leakey

How would you describe the reinventing government movement? What are the major debates surrounding this movement?