42633Now let’s apply the concepts we have learned so far to Flint, Michigan. You have all seen this in the headlines. Flint has a major health crisis because of lead leaking into its water. Take a look at the progression of how this crisis came...
42621Discuss the privatization of public services. Give us examples in your local area. Are they working as planned? As part of that discussion, express your views on Principal-Agent theory. What are some inherent areas of concern? Week 6 Leadership & Decision Making and Privatization Bakker, A....
42565You read the article by Allen on Army Ethics and Leadership highlighting culture and climate this week. The article addresses the impact the business environment has (or does not have depending on whose perspective you read in the article) on the military. It also...
42491Examine the information about the merit system at the office of Personnel Management at the following OPM sites: U.S. Merit Systems Principles https://www.mspb.gov/msp/meritsystemsprinciples.htm U.S. Merit systems Prohibited Personnel Practices https://www.mspb.gov/ppp/ppp.htm Keys to Managing the Federal Workforce https://www.mspb.gov/mspbsearch/viewdocs.aspx?docnumber=1371890&version=1377261&application=ACROBAT Discuss how one can recognize the merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices. Focus...
42412Choose a city. It would be best if it were the city in which you live or at least one in your state with which you are familiar. Tell the class about the ethical aspects of your city government. What services are available? What...
42401Assignment Instructions Using at least four peer reviewed sources, create a presentation showing the key challenges facing today’s leaders in the public sector. You may use any of the freely available presentation software such as emaze (https://www.emaze.com/) or Prezi (https://prezi.com/) as well as PowerPoint. Include more than...
42385Discuss how the policy process influences program implementation and evaluation. How does that affect management of the agency that must implement a given policy? Use examples from your own experience if you have them. Week 4 Core Functions of Public Administration Public Policy & Policy Analysis...
42302Assignment: In Week 8, your final paper will be a report on a public management issue of your choice. However, regardless your choice, the professor must approve the topic. This paper will be in the format of a report and will NOT be an advocacy paper. Use...
42301Examine the tension between theory and practice. For example, books may explain how decisions should be made; however, reality and human nature dictates how they are made. Find examples on how a governmental body has made a decision or taken an action that...
42299Choose a program in your state or local government. What type of training program would you institute that addressed ethical decision-making? Is there one already? If so, what are the components? Are there “best practices” that you would like to see included? Would you require...