Essays and Research Papers on Public Administration

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of agenda setting. The role of agenda setting in policy development is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of public policies. Methods of evaluating policies are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of policymaking. Roles played by public administrators are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of political decision making. Models of decision making are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of taxation systems. Income taxes are compared to value added taxes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses a report from the Inspector General on the use of City fuel. The essay includes how the study was conducted, types of data used, abuses of the use of fuel and City vehicles, and the most important findings in the report. A speech given by Ferguson, IG for ...

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about conservation and biodiversity. The author of this paper explains the need for changing the culture of conservation efforts. There are two sources cited in this paper.

A 4 page paper. This paper explores the issues of how actions within certain branches can lead to conflicts and fragmentation, the process of higher level governments mandating regulations to lower level governments and federalism. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper. Topics discussed include how administrators might influence policymaking, some of the reasons the policy making cycle gets delayed, the differences between issue networks and the iron triangle, and possible obstacles to effective leadership. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about the safety of travel by airplane and by driving vehicles. The author of this paper argues that traveling by plane is safer than by driving. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of leadership skills development. The importance of a flexible epistemological and ontological framework is considered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about nutritional programs and policy changes. The author of this paper discuses the film A Place at the Table, and the writing called “Hunger in America: Typification and Response”. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 8-page paper focuses on emergency management in Moore, OK, through analysis of the two EF-5 tornadoes that struck the area in 1999 and 2013. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 17 page paper. The purpose of this paper was to examine aspects of public administration. The report describes four leadership styles that public administrators could adopt and behaviors that are related to each style, putting theory into practice. A specific style is recommended for public administrators with justification, and the relationship between the ...

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about this particular prison policy and how it has impacted the prison system since it was enacted. The author of this paper discusses aspects if this policy in a paper and a literature review. There are five sources cited in this paper.

A 3 page paper about public administrators and decision making. The first section discusses the rational method of decision making. The second section discusses cost/benefit analysis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses three issues. The first is about supplier fraud and if suspending or terminating their contract deterred. The second issue has to do with the subpoena authority of Inspectors General. The last section discusses Barofsky who was the special inspector general for TARP and, based on this case, ...

This 21-page paper examines the oil and gas sector of South Sudan, and determines how revenues can be maximized. The issue, however, is that the country's NOC is in the hands of corrupt government officials, making maximization difficult. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 3 page paper. This paper discusses FWAC in relation to the judiciary system and asks is this a setting in which FWAC can happen? Examples are provided. The second issue has to do with training a new investigator in the office of inspector general. The writer includes some questions the trainer might ask. ...

The Facts Of Tarp : A 3 page paper that discusses two issues regarding fraud. Following the huge scandals, new laws and regulations were adopted but they have not stemmed the tide of fraud. The first part of this paper discusses Neil Barofsky's efforts to remain an independent inspector to oversee and monitor TARP funds. ...

A 14 page paper that discusses the issue of the hazing process of probationary firefighters. In many cases this is taken too far resulting in extreme humiliation and injury. EEOC has investigated numerous cases of the brutal hazing ritual for probies. This paper includes a scenario, reports of probies' experiences, laws, ethical codes, how ...

A 3 page paper that responds to three questions. Why is it important for public administrators to understand FWAC? Can bureaucracy reduce FWAC? What is the relationship between nonprofit agencies and for profit journalists? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of decision making in policy. Rational and interactive strategies are analyzed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of federal collective bargaining. Arguments for and against are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of performance measurement. Differences with performance management are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.