Essays and Research Papers on Public Administration

5 pages. B. Guy Peters, in his book The Politics of Bureaucracy, makes some interesting and thoughtful points regarding public administration and how it works for the political arena as well as the public. This paper gives a review and critique of Peters' book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper discussing public infrastructure’s influence on promoting tourism. In "The Wealth of Nations," Adam Smith discussed the responsibility of government to erect and maintain those structures and systems that would be too costly for individuals or groups of individuals. Smith’s point was that the structure itself may not be too ...

This 11 page paper looks at the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act that was initiated under President Clinton's direction. Welfare reform is evaluated in light of economic conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5-page paper examines what current trends could likely impact global agriculture within the next 10 to 20 years. Topics under discussion include a growing population base and genetically modified crops. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the Third Sector, i.e., private, nonprofit organizations and also comments on the Manager's Toolbox, a Web site for the nonprofit manager. The emphasis is on Peru. The essay first identifies the type of theoretical approach and type of development regime for nonprofits as they exist in Peru. It then reports ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 with particular attention to the building of the Raptor. Should a less costly version be built? This is the crux of the issue in this analysis that compares the F-22 to the F-35 designs. Annotated bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at 1930s America and how Roosevelt's New Deal changed life forever. The debate over rugged individualism and humanitarianism is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. This paper explains and discusses some of Dunn's theories and suggestions regarding policy making and policy analysis. The focus is on problem structuring and why this is important as well as the points during policy making and analysis, problem structuring is important. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with a definition of systems theory and comments about its origin and emergence in numerous diverse fields. The writer then discusses how systems theory is an appropriate approach for policy development, policy analysis and program evaluation, calling on authors such as Dunn. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the practicality of utilizing sirens and lights on emergency vehicles. While many contend that there is no evidence to support their efficacy in allowing emergency personnel the most expedient access to an emergency, others point out the high rate of direct and indirect accidents in which emergency vehicles are ...

This 4-page paper focuses on the development struggles facing Boston's West End and Chinatown. Much of the paper focuses on the inequalities facing both of these areas, and how consumers banded together to try to successfully fight against proposed changes to their neighborhoods. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that looks at public policy, its formulation and implementation. This examination looks at the approach to pubic policy advocated by Weimer and Vining (1992) and Majone (1989), utilizing the factors in public policy formation identified by Peters (1999) as a guide to evaluating these two models. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses the recent focus on gun control in relationship to its position as policy. The paper offers both sides, but argues that gun control is not the answer. Bibliography lists sources.

This 13 page report discusses the fact that the ways in which an organization and its leaders perceive the various risks it faces cannot help but have an impact on how that organization focuses on security issues. There are important elements of fundamental strategic planning processes that should be a part of the effort in order to assure that ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts private and public administration. Public and private organizations and their cultures are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that rehabilitation is superior to incarceration in the United States. The prison system is explored. Both points of view are noted but only rehabilitation is supported with factual data and opinions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 2 page paper evaluates the role of the FDA and its new fast track system. The paper supports the role of the FDA in general. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper is broken down into three sections which each address a topic on public policy and the elderly. Medicare is discussed in depth. Specific criterion is used to evaluate the current system and recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page report discusses read Karen Swift's 1995 book "Manufacturing Bad Mothers: A Critical Perspective on Child Neglect. Swift presents the perspective of both an academician and a protective services social worker as she discusses the idea that there are "hidden realities" related to child neglect that are related to socio-economic status, race, and ...

This 17 page paper looks at issues of performance measurement and accountability, specifically in the public sector in the UK. The paper is divided into four parts. The first considers the need for a stakeholder approach to decision making with the interests of the wider environment and non primary goals to be included. The second ...

A 13 page paper discussing the benefits, problems and responsibility for including the public in urban planning. The paper uses the decline and decay of Detroit and the development of urban sprawl in neighboring areas as an example of an area in which residents have tried to have input but were thwarted for several ...

A 15 page expansion of a paper by the same name, which discusses the benefits, problems and responsibility for including the public in urban planning. The paper uses the decline and decay of Detroit and the development of urban sprawl in neighboring areas as an example of an area in which residents have tried ...

This 3 page paper investigates who represents this district in the House and the Senate. The viewpoints of the politicians are noted as it respects welfare, the elderly and children and family issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the deaths on various college campuses due to fire. Policies, legislation, causes, prevention, quotes, all included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 20 page paper discussing poverty alleviation in developing nations. Developed nations have been lending to poor ones for years, with the intention of assisting them achieve economic growth. The purpose of the desired growth is to lift the people of these nations from the abject poverty in which so many live. ...