Instructions Many industrialized nations have successful public programs in place that are more effective than those in the United States. Some examples include waste food reduction, education test scores, health care, less violent crime, more vacation time, and mass transit systems. What lessons can public...
Instructions With e-government accountability and information tools provided to the public, think of an e-government service or tool that you have used. Was this service or tool helpful? If you have not used a tool or service, think of an e-government tool or service that...
Instructions How, specifically, and to what degree should public administrators and public organizations be committed to workforce diversity? As a public administrator, how do you define diversity? How will these issues of diversity affect the functioning of public organizations in the future? Your journal entry...
Instructions Think about today’s relationship between the citizenry and local public agencies. Do you believe the discourse has taken on a more positive or negative tone? Why? How would you help support the relationship between the citizenry and local public agencies? Your journal entry must...
Instructions With governments at all levels now providing increased transparency (sharing information on public management issues, progress with public projects, reports on Internet websites, etc.), will this prompt more citizens to become involved in local government or policy development? Explain. Your journal entry must be...
Instructions Public career development entails sharpening the skill set of collaboration. In your opinion, what is the most important attribute that a successful public manager should portray? Provide a real-world example that illustrates why this attribute is important. Your journal entry must be at least...
Identify the areas of emphasis in an effective resume and write a self-assessment in each one of the areas. Keep in mind the recommendations for writing considerations in each one of those sections. Identify specific content for you. When writing responses, provide others with helpful...
Instructions Why do you think more citizens do not become more involved in public policy input and formulation? What are some ideas that you have to get more citizens involved in the process? Your journal entry must be at least 300 words in length. No...
Instructions Explain how you can apply the concepts learned in this course to your current or future career. How might the lessons you have learned positively impact your career success? Your journal entry must be at least 300 words in length. No references or citations...
Research a state or local government capital project (e.g., new building or structure, park improvements, road improvements, addition to a municipal building), the agency that is responsible for the project, and the operating budget for the agency. Choose one...