Category: Public administration

This assignment is designed to familiarize students with basic policy analysis. This will help students learn to critically assess the evidence and data and formulate policy analyses.
Please read carefully, be thorough
and think scholarly. I need not remind you that you are doctoral students;
thus, I expect you to meet the same standards I require from ALL submitted
coursework. Correct spelling and grammar; as well as coherent composition and
proper documentation (APA) is expected in ALL work.
Choose
any a federal or statewide policy that you are familiar with. Use the Policy
Analysis Tool provided (the
policy analysis tool is to be used as a template for your MS WORD doc.)
to do a policy analysis of the chosen policy. Remember you must go beyond and
be 360 thinkers. Use the headings provided but DO NOT state the questions.
Simply unpack them and answer them in essay/report style.   Cite relevant literature and
previous findings, and discuss briefly what your alternatives may add. 750 words min for (min) 1250 words total for assignment.
DO
YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN MS WORD
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Format:TNR12 font, double-spaced, justified margins

Conduct a field observation (non-participant observer) of the coffee shop Starbucks in your area where you can document what you see. Spend at least one hour observing this location. Organize your field notes in terms of descriptive and reflexive observational notes. Submit your handwritten or typed notes 
Please use the lectures link to see the examples of observational notes to include.
1. https://youtu.be/3MBpj81KQuk?si=diEaGgHglKTzaj2b
2. https://youtu.be/tEaAzM85-UU?si=T5pz86TRkhTjsolc

I am apply for a Masters in Public Administration… I 
need an essay explaining my reason for applying to this graduate program ! I am looking to further my 
education 

Main Question
Explain in a great detail the difference between summative and formative type of evaluation by using practical examples. Discuss the significance and steps involve in conducting needs assessment to evaluation. Discuss the assessment stages that every program life cycle passes through within an organization.
Note: Follow APA citations. Do not use AI tool for any of the assignment. 
Instructions
1. Use Microsoft Word to response to the assignment. You can also save it in pdf (optional). Maximum 4 pages response.
2. Font size 12 with Times New Romans.
Click on The Following URL Links Below to Watch To Attempt Assignment#2
What is program evaluation?Links to an external site.

Program evaluation forms and proceduresLinks to an external site.

Monitoring and Evaluation FrameworkLinks to an external site.

Evaluation of Employee PerformanceLinks to an external site.

Approaches to Measure Employee PerformanceLinks to an external site.

Ecosystems:
File name should be using your surname, e.g., Smith ccs 5  
Times New Roman font
12 point font
double spaced
only your name in the upper right-hand corner (nothing else is necessary)
Include the link to the article. If you do not have a link and need to submit the entire article, perhaps as a PDF, then email it to me. Do not upload it here.
Find one current (published within the past 12 months) newspaper or journal article pertinent to the topics discussed in lecture this week. IT MUST HAVE A WORD COUNT OF AT LEAST 1000 WORDS. 
After reading it, submit a two-paragraph write-up. The first paragraph of at least 150 words should be a summary of the article in your own words and the second paragraph, also of at least 150 words, should be a critique of the article where you state what you thought of it, what you learned, etc. 
No credit will be awarded if you fail to submit the link to (or the actual) original article or if reports use exact wording from the article.

background to the studies of effective leadership and implementation or organizational performance in the tombel council

Assignment – The Four Components of Emotional Intelligence and Forgiveness Instructions:
Individuals who work as leaders in the public sector understand the significant issues that affect public sector leadership, e.g., administration changes, fraud, waste and abuse, media storms, and union-management relationships.
The emotional intelligence paradigm provides the ability to understand and interpret one’s emotions and those of others and respond appropriately. Emotional intelligence (EQ) combines self-awareness (understanding oneself) and empathy (the ability to feel and understand what others are feeling). High emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as necessary in organizations because of the growing complexity of society and the variety of stakeholders that must be communicated effectively.
This assignment focuses on the following quadrants of Emotional Intelligence and asks you to reflect on them as a public sector institution leader. Self-awareness: Making sound decisions requires an individual to understand how their behavior affects judgment, productivity, attitudes, and more. The best leaders are self-aware of their emotions, weaknesses, limitations, and strengths. For example, a manager who isn’t a good delegator but is self-aware of that shortcoming can consciously delegate tasks more and trust the people to whom those tasks have been assigned. Internal awareness isn’t eliminating emotions from decisions but rather allowing them to work with rationality so they don’t subconsciously affect judgment. Self-Management: Leaders who make impulsive decisions or fail to control their emotions and lash out can quickly lose their subordinates’ respect. Those unregulated moments can undo any rapport you’ve built — and getting it back is never easy. Emotional intelligence breeds self-regulation that prevents moments individuals wish they could take back. Increased empathy: Emotional intelligence argues that emotionally intelligent individuals understand their emotional states better, allowing them to gauge others’ emotions more accurately. We learned empathy in this course, which places us in our employees’ shoes, leading to more thoughtful and deliberate decisions. Collaborative communication: Emotional intelligence allows individuals to understand their coworkers. As such, emotionally intelligent leaders can immediately pick up the room’s tone or group and speak honestly and sincerely to match that tone or mitigate unresolved tension.
Forgiveness: Emotional Intelligence provides individuals with the capacity to forgive their coworkers. Forgiveness is a multidimensional phenomenon that involves a person’s thoughts, actions, and feelings in which resentment toward a wrongdoer is decreased. The wronged person does not deny their right to their feelings but actively regards the wrongdoer with compassion, kindness, or love. This assignment asks you to reflect on the following questions.
This assignment is assessed in the course and gives us an understanding of your perspectives on the four quadrants of Emotional Intelligence. Leaders must understand how their emotions and actions affect the people around them to be effective. The better a leader relates to and works with others, the more successful they will be. Please answer each question below. There are no “right or wrong” answers. There is no minimum length required. This assignment demonstrates an understanding of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and organizational relationships.
This is a reflection assignment. From your lens as a public sector leader and from the perspective of an emotionally intelligent leader, what actions do you take when you become aware that your emotions emerge? 2. From your lens as a public sector leader and the perspective of emotional intelligence, how do you cognitively manage feelings when you become aware of your emotions? 3. As a public sector leader, and from the emotional intelligence perspective, how do you express empathy with your employees? As a public sector leader and from the perspective of emotional intelligence, how do you manage relationships within your organization? As a public sector leader and from the perspective of emotional intelligence. What are your thoughts on forgiveness? How do you manage to forgive supervisors and employees? 
Your submission should include a title page and a reference page. Your paper should be written according to APA standards.

Instructions:  Choose ONE of the following.  Include the prompt in your answer.
Watson and Abzug assert that nonprofit organizations need to implement a human resource system, not merely execute a set of human resource tasks. What is the point of the distinction they make, and why is it important?
Watson and Abzug tell us that retention is as important as recruitment and selection. What are the key issues to address in order to retain your best personnel?
What is the governing board’s role in an effective nonprofit human resource system?
Explain the concepts of “internal equity” and “external equity”? Discuss why each is important to address in the design and implementation of a rewards system.
In what ways is the external environment (e.g., the external market) relevant to a given nonprofit’s compensation system? How might information about the relevant job market be secured, and how should it be used in setting compensation levels for a nonprofit organization?
What are the unique considerations and concerns that must be addressed with regard to nonprofit organizations’ executive compensation?
Volunteer management might be approached as either a “program management” or “personnel management” process. What is the difference between these two orientations? What difference might this make for the design of the program?
What motivates volunteers to serve? What motivates volunteers to continue to serve once they have started with a nonprofit organization? Are different generations motivated by different things?
How should performance management be handled with volunteers? Is it appropriate to terminate a volunteer if he or she is are not performing well in the assigned role? If so, how should this be handled to ensure that the result is appropriate and fair?
The Conclusion discusses multiple reports that describe the changing environment and nature of the nonprofit sector and its organizations and notes the four key types of challenges that Lester Salamon identifies. What are the key trends? What are the key challenges that are likely to be the greatest forces for continue change in the sector?

The Discussion Board question for Week 6 is:
From an employee perspective, what are three advantages of working in a unionized organization?  What are three disadvantages?
Discussion Forum Participation
Online discussions pose an opportunity for rich and meaningful student learning and interaction. Online discussions extend classroom learning by providing an asynchronous method of communication for the exchange of meaningful ideas that promote critical thinking and develop thoughtful reflective learning. All students are expected to participate in each weekly discussion. These forums will be grounded in durable or critical thinking utilizing case studies, problem/solution scenarios or other appropriate assignments.
Students must answer all questions in APA style, citing references from the book and other sources.  All answers must be at least two paragraphs.  Students must also reply to at least two other students’ posting.
The questions posed in the discussion board/forum are generally related to a major topic examined in the assigned readings. These online discussions pose an opportunity for rich and meaningful student learning and interaction. Online discussions extend classroom learning by providing an asynchronous method of communication for the exchange of meaningful ideas that promote critical thinking and develop thoughtful reflective learning. All students are expected to participate in each weekly discussion. These forums will be grounded in critical thinking. Students are expected to participate, so please be on time with your postings. You can post your answer and responses at any time prior to the stated deadlines. Since discussions require class interaction, no credit will be given if the post is not submitted in the week due. Although you can use other sources to answer the discussion topics and essays, you are also required to include information from the week’s readings.
Consider the following when you post:
Is the contribution mechanically clear enough for readers to understand the points being made?
Is the contribution on time?
Does the contribution meet the minimum length requirements?
Does the contribution reference assigned readings or other resources?
Does the post contain “critical thinking” that is indicative of the paradigms in the field?
Are the ideas communicated with respect for those who may dissent?
You are also required to respond to at least two colleagues – at least one half-page each. Consider the following when you reply:
Is the reply mechanically clear enough for readers to understand the points?
Does the tone of the reply demonstrate respect towards the author of the original post?
Does the reply inspire further discussion among the class?
All postings will be completed by Sunday midnight and will use a grading rubric.
Other things to consider:
Please be professional and courteous.
Online communication lacks the non-verbal cues that provide much of the meaning in face-to-face conversations. Choose your words carefully, phrase your sentences clearly, and keep your sentences and paragraphs brief.
Review appropriate “Netiquette” at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
State the main topic of your posting in the Subject line.
State your purpose for writing at or near the beginning of your message whenever possible.
Proofread what you post. You may want to use a word processor to draft what you intend to say, check your spelling and grammar, and then paste your text into the Message section of your posting.
Please do not use all capital letters. It makes it hard to read, and it comes across as though you were shouting.
Watch: 
How to handle a grievance like a Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kQDGRembw4
USOPM (September 13, 2013). How to Handle a Grievance Like a Pro [Video file]. Retrieved from Youtube.

TASK:
Write a brief and informative paper about a course topic: City
of Los Angeles (please see attached paper that I worked on and need it to be focused on that) 
·       
Introduce the reader to the topic (City of Los Angeles) you
have chosen to write about; Convey what has been learned from:
expert sources about the
topic’s historical context; and
relevance in public sector
environments.
·       
Illustrate understanding of the topic by applying its
concepts to current context and practices within your Case department/agency.
·       
Cite at least three sources of information throughout your
paper.
·       
NOTE: AVOID DIRECT QUOTATIONS AND QUOTED PASSAGES FROM
SOURCE MATERIAL
FORMAT
·       
Headings: Be sure to type
these BOLD Headings into your paper:
1.     INTRODUCTION [provide background
information and relevant context to introduce your topic]
2.     TOPIC DEFINITION [refer to expert sources
to define the topic you are writing about]
3.     TOPIC DESCRIPTION [describe and
explain the important and relevant components of the topic]
4.     STRENGTHS/BENEFITS [present
findings from expert sources]
5.     LIMITATIONS/BURDENS [present
findings from expert sources]
6.     APPLICATION: [apply/discuss
the relevance of this course topic/theme to your case department/agency]
7.     REFERENCES: [List all
sources that you cited in your paper (Minimum 3; APA style)]