Category: Public administration

1. What are the fundamental questions of public finance?
2. How does Lindahl pricing, and direct/representative democracy, justify government action
3. Explain Public choice theory and the political processes.
You also want to relate these topics to the political economy and government failure

In at least 800 words, reply to the below prompt.  You must use at least three scholarly journals to support your response.  You must also use at least one refernce from the New International Version Bible.
Public administrators conduct research to plan, solve problems, and support their decisions. They must collect data to support these tasks and other courses of action. Unfortunately, the literature indicates that these public administrators mostly use quantitative methods. What can qualitative research offer than quantitative methods cannot offer to support these public administration tasks?

See instructions and grading rubric attached.  
Must cite 15 sources, including the required reading and other scholarly works.  All ciations must be in APA 7th Edition Format.

Find and share a current video, news article, institutional press release, or community website relevant to emergency management, our topic for the Week, or of particular interest based on something we’ve discussed in class. Share the item along with your 2-3 paragraph summary and commentary, linking it to the class content. 

Part one 
Take the Leadership Orientations Self-Assessment developed by Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal, who devised the Four-Frame Model to assess where your leadership strengths figure most prominently.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 
In which frame—structural, human resources, political, symbolic—did you rate the highest? Were you surprised by this result? 
Describe an example of when you clearly exhibited an orientation to this frame. 
How can you use your strengths in this frame to persuade or negotiate change? 
How can you bolster your performance in the frame for which you rated the lowest to persuade or negotiate change? 
PART TWO Respond with 175 words (C. Oowie Whitmore)
Greeting Peers,
I received my results. Scored higher as a Structural Leader and lower in Symbolic Leader. I excelled in creating and implementing systems, processes, and strategies that ensure efficiency and effectiveness within an organization. An example of when I exhibited an orientation to this frame would be when I led a project to reorganize a department for better workflow. I identified inefficiencies, redesigned processes, and implemented new structures to improve productivity.
To persuade or negotiate change using my strengths in the structural frame, I can focus on presenting clear, logical arguments supported by data and evidence. Highlight how I can propose changes will improve efficiency, save costs, or enhance overall performance. Emphasize the concrete benefits and outcomes of my proposals to gain buy-in from stakeholders who value these aspects.
To bolster my performance in the symbolic frame, where I rated lowest, I can start by understanding the importance of symbolism and culture in driving change. Focus on building relationships and fostering a sense of shared purpose and identity among stakeholders. Communicate my vision for change in a way that resonates emotionally with others, using storytelling and symbols to inspire and motivate.
Part three respond with 175 words:(Charmayne Butler)
Hey everyone,
So, I just got the results back from the Leadership Orientations Self-Assessment by Bolman and Deal, and let me tell you, it’s pretty interesting. My highest score was in the Political frame, I got a 19 out of 24, which puts me in the 90-100th percentile. That means I’m pretty good at understanding and navigating organizational politics and dynamics. You could say I’m comfortable with conflict and advocating for my unit or organization’s objectives.
Following closely behind, I scored a 17 in the Symbolic frame, which puts me in the 70-79th percentile. This suggests I effectively inspire and motivate others through vision and symbolism. I emphasize storytelling, symbolism, and creating a sense of meaning and purpose within the organization.
My lower scores in the Structural and Human Resources frames surprised me a bit. I scored a 10 in the Structural frame and a 14 in the Human Resources frame. I’ve always valued clear structures and systems, but maybe I haven’t been emphasizing them as much. As for the Human Resources side, I guess I haven’t been focusing as much on interpersonal relationships and teamwork as I thought.

Watch the Bill and Melinda Gates’ 2014 Stanford Commencement Address, and then visit www.guidestar.org and set up a free account. This will provide you with access to the tax returns (990s) of most nonprofit organizations in the United States. Look up the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and find the 2015 Form 990, which can be found by clicking “show form 990” on the right side of the page. You will then be able to download the 2015 Form 990. This is a 390-page document, and a  list of all the organizations that this foundation has donated to in 2015 begins on page 15.  Do a cursory review of this list, and then select one of the organizations based in the United States that received funding.
Provide a brief description of this organization, its mission, and the challenge(s) it is seeking to address. Then analyze what percentage of its budget is provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Go to the organization’s website and assess the types of fundraising strategies the organization utilises to meet its revenue goals.

Your project for this course is to create a transformational implementation plan for an area of an organization.
The organization must be part of the public sector. 
You may use the organization you are employed in or another organization that you have information on.
Your plan should identify the issues that need to be transformed in the organization, the framework/model of the organization, the mission of the organization, your vision for the organization and the appropriate leadership styles and theories required to implement the change.
Additionally you should identify the goals, and the various components of the plan such as diversity management components, the managerial and leadership strategies required for plan implementation, necessary feedback mechanisms and if the framework of the organization will undergo a change what will the new framework become.
Use the attached Suggested Outline to create your Plan paper and ensure you include all the components needed. An Organization Transformational Leadership Implementation Plan STUDENT EXAMPLE is also attached for you to use as a guide in creating your on project.  See also the attached Plan Guidelines to ensure you meet all requirements.
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Completed papers should be:
10 to 18 pges in length
Double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12 pt font
Use APA Formating
PART #1  Due 11 May 24: 
Submit the name of the NONPROFIT OR PUBLIC SERVICE/ADMINISTRATION organization which you will write your Organizational Transformation Leadership Implementation Plan (O-TLIP).  Include a short description of the organization (not to exceed one paragraph).
Part 2 Due 16 May 24: Organizational Transformation Leadership Implementation Plan Paper
Part 3 Due 18 May 24: 
PowerPoint presentations with speaker notes should be between 8 and 12 slides with each slide containing remarks in the notes section of the slide.  Review the attached rubric to ensure you meet all grading requirements for the O-TLIP PowerPoint Presentation along with the sample presentation attached.

Final Project Topic Proposal
This week you will be submitting your topic proposal. Your topic proposal is meant to ensure me that your research topic is relevant, and will be enough to complete an 8 page final project paper. https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/common/dialogs/quickLink/quickLink.d2l?ou=188292&type=coursefile&fileId=Assignments%2fFSMT498+Required+Research+Topics%2fUSFA+2022+Summit+on+Fire+Prevention+and+Control+Roundtable.pdf
USFA 2022 Summit on Fire Prevention and Control Roundtable
Fire Related Challenges 6 Topics (pp. 13 – 25)
Impact of Climate Change (p. 15)
Fire Service Apprenticeship Program (p. 17)
Impact of Occupational Cancer (p. 19)
Impact of Behavioral Health (p. 21)
Parity with Law Enforcement in Federal Policy Development (p. 23)
Impact of Codes and Standards (p. 25)
Title Page: APA 7th Edition formatted title page.
Introduction: Your first paragraph is the introduction. The introduction must accomplish the following:
Introduce your topic
Provide a summary of the problem your paper will address
Discuss the main ideas or points you would like to present in your Week 8 paper
Relevance: This section of your topic proposal is where you explain why your research is necessary, the literature available on the topic, and how it relates either to the fire service as a whole or to your own fire service organization and community. Arguments: This section of your topic proposal is where you will discuss the main arguments and counter arguments on the topic, and where you will try to convince the reader to support your position. A compelling position paper will have arguments for and against the topic. A strong position paper takes a stance on a topic where people can disagree. Without arguments, the position paper would be boring.
Conclusion: The conclusion will briefly summarize your topic proposal and reinforce your research’s stated purpose.
References: This is the last page of your proposal. It serves as a listing of all references that you mentioned in your paper. Please use APA 7th Edition style when completing this list.
Assignment Requirements:
1. Two (2) Full APA Formatted Pages (This does not count the title page or the reference page)
2. APA 7th Edition (Guides located at the bottom of this page) 3. Word Document (Use Microsoft Word only) (Do not submit a PDF or a Pages document)
(Note from client: This is a research paper. I have added the pdf document for you to go over. It is broad and should give you a good topic to go over. You only have to choose ONE topic from the pdf document. This paper is to be written like an essay.)

As the youngest member of an editorial staff (President’s speech writers, magazine, newspaper, online news source, social media PR, etc.) who is preparing for an upcoming press conference/publication, you are tasked with providing an objective perspective/position on one of several current hot topics that are the focus of satirical commentary/publications. You must research both sides of the issue, present your findings, and give a personal recommendation as to which side has the most defensible stance based on available public information on the issue. Because satire is often used to reflect on political and social issues in order to inspire change the staff wishes to make sure that they have a clear understanding of the topic so that they can have a significant impact on the political/social landscape.
Now that you have completed your research on your political cartoon, it is time for you to form a stance based off that research. Take the articles you have discovered and formulate the position you think has the most merit based on your research.
-Be careful that your position is based on research and not personal bias. (Every claim needs to have evidence and you don’t express opinions as facts).
-Come up with 3 recommendations as to how the company/party that you are representing should proceed. What stance should they take? Why is the event in question good or bad? What actions should they take in response to it?
-Every claim you make MUST be backed up with evidence from your research.
-Each piece of evidence you use must have an explanation for your reasoning as to how it proves your claim(s).
-You must have an introductory paragraph and a conclusion paragraph.
-Your introductory paragraph must have a thesis that tells what your official stance on the issue is and what steps you recommend for your company/party to take in response to it.
-Each body paragraph should explain your reasoning for why you think your company/party should take certain steps.
-Your conclusion paragraph should summarize each of your main points and reiterate the next steps you think your company/party should take.

Over the policy brief California medicinal and adult use cannabis act of 2016        Executive Summary (Overview & Findings) (5 pts):  1 page maximum – The executive summary aims to convince the reader further that the brief is worth in-depth investigation. It is especially important for an audience that is short of time to clearly see the relevance and importance of the brief in reading the summary. As such, an executive summary commonly includes:
A) Single-spaced description of the problem addressed;
B) Statement on why the current approach/policy option needs to be changed;
C) Your recommendation for action. 
Context and Importance (5 pts): 3 pages minimum – The purpose of this element of the brief is to convince the target audience that a current and urgent problem exists which requires them to take action. The context and importance of the problem is both the introductory and first building block of the brief. As such, it usually includes the following: A) A clear statement of the problem or issue in focus;    B) A short overview of the historical, root causes of the problem; and C) A clear statement of the policy implications of the problem which clearly establishes the current importance and policy relevance of the issue.
Options/Alternatives (10 pts): 4 pages minimum – The aim of this element is to detail shortcomings of the current approach (i.e., laws, legislation, programs) being implemented and therefore, illustrate both the need for change and focus of where change needs to occur. In doing so, the critique of policy options usually includes the following: A) A matrix of the policy option(s); B) An argument illustrating why and how the current approach is failing as demonstrated by data (see list of databases under recommended resources); C) opinions of both sides in the debate of the issue. 
Conclusion & Policy Recommendations (5 pts): 2 pages minimum – The aim of the policy recommendations element is to provide a detailed and convincing proposal of how the failings of the current policy approach need to change. As such this is achieved by including the following:
A) Conclusion section re-emphasizing the importance of the policy and its failure;
B) Recommendation section indicating which policy option from the previous section should be used to address the policy failure and justification; and an Implementation section with a breakdown of the specific steps or measures that need to be implemented (i.e., what, when, who, how much?