Public Administration papers

This paper discusses the development of standards of performance appraisal for public administration organizations.

This paper discusses the historical origins, impact and success or failure of the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program enacted into law in 1996.

This paper explores and critiques the work of educator-sociologist Carol Weiss in the field of evaluation and evaluates its contribution to that field.

The important role of the California Youth Authority which is a group focused on keeping young people out of trouble.

Examines the effectiveness of social security in the United States in relation to retiring Americans.

A look at a community-oriented primary care project in Ensenada, Mexico.

Analyzes this article on the future of the fire department, written by Chief Randy R. Bruegman

A discussion of clinical trial management practices in the United States and Europe.

A paper discussing the effect of globalization on the nation state, and viewing the change through the theoretical perspectives of institutionalism, pluralism and Marxism.

This paper looks closely at non-profit organizations, studying what makes an organization non-profit and how these organizations generate volunteers and raise funds.

This paper looks at how the news media have fed a distorted image to the American public for years.

This paper looks at several significant differences between modern constitutional democracies and the democracy of classical Athens.

Discusses the importance of hiring minorities.

A discussion of the effects of intergovernmental relations and power and politics on efficiency and effectiveness, governmental process and citizen control.

An examination of the effectiveness of public administration in preparing students for a career.

A discussion of the need for greater interagency cooperation between law enforcement agencies at all levels of government.

A discussion of the decision-making considerations of public administrators.

A discussion of the effects of solitary confinement on the criminal justice system of a just and moral society.

A discussion of effective communications training in healthcare facilities.

A discussion on the differences between the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the American Counseling Association (ACA).

An analysis of the effect of cultural diversity in the workplace and the use of diversity programs.

A discussion of the injustices in the U.S. women's prison system.

A discussion of the changing role of human resource management in the public sector.

This paper is an essay which discusses the heavy U.S. revenue losses because of corporate subsidies and other special rebates.

Asking the question of whether the police officers are always the "good guys" and what is done when they also transgress the law.

This paper examines transportation policies in Washington, D.C. and London, then suggests possible improvements based on principles of urban development.

Looking at the advantages and disadvantages of Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing.

A discussion of the causes and consequences of immigration in the United States.

An explanation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, its limitations and benefits.

A discussion of the rising number of pregnant inmates giving birth in prisons.

The arguments for and against proclaiming English the sole official language of America.

A discussion of the issues of immigration and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

This paper explores the reforms made in the Ukrainian health-care system in the post-communist era.

This paper discusses the issues around the development of E-money (also called electronic money, digital money or digital cash), the economic base and monetary policy.

This paper presents the shared leadership model as a method for reducing stress caused by the nursing shortage.

This paper discusses the problems within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

This paper discusses causes and interventions for spousal abuse against men and women.

An in-depth research paper comparing the health care policy in the United States and Denmark.

A study of the local fire department's role in responding to terrorist attacks.

A discussion of the The Child Support Distribution Act of 2000.

The paper applies various business theories to the running of law enforcement agencies.

An argument against regulation of the Internet by the U.S. government.

A comparison of the FBI's model of bureacracy with Max Weber?s.

A research proposal to determine administrators' perceptions of smoking, anti-smoking and regulation efforts and the significance of the administrator's own smoking.

This paper discusses issues for managing pluralistic immigrant population in a sociocultural context from a nursing perspective: Autonomy, group dynamics, women's roles and self-concepts.

This paper analyzes ethical, public policy and political issues surrounding California Proposition 187's (a measure that denies illegal immigrants access to public education and to all health services save emergency care) passage and its possible effects

This paper discusses the Federal Reserve System: History, goals, functions, structure, policy, regulatory reform, independence and banking crises.

This paper examines the Federal Home Loan Bank system a federal programs to assist in the funding of home purchases: History, purpose, functions, risks, affordable housing & community development, mortgages, thrift industry crisis, capital, and member be

This paper discusses the implementation of Total Quality Management TQM in the fire service: Goals, benefits, problems, training, measuring quality, equipment and recommendation.

This paper examines the issues concerning government security: Need for, effects on democratic society, classified documents, national security, Cold War, technology, privacy, information access, presidential abuses and encryption.

This paper discusses the economic consequences of Minimum Wage legislation: Pros and cons, examples, history, statistics, theory, wage subsidy and impact on workers.

This paper analyzes Vice-President Al Gore's plan to overhaul U.S. bureaucracy, called "Reinventing Government:: Major issues, recommendations and opposition.

This paper describes and evaluates Vice-President Gore's 1993 plan the National Performance Review (NPR), for reinventing government: Decentralization, cutting bureaucracy and programs, savings and criticisms.

An examination of costs to the nation, state and local governments focusing on the Californian and L.A. immigration policy and proposed alternatives.

An analysis of the factors shaping government wages including labor competition, cost vs. funding, types of benefits, merit pay, the Civil Service Reform Act, Senior Executive Service, performance measurement and politics.

A description of the problems and a comparison of the health plans (economics, provisions, politics) of President Clinton and the Republicans.

A look at the ussue background and a rhetorical analysis of two 1994 addresses by Republican Senator Robert Dole and Democratic Senator George Mitchell on health care reform.

A look at accident prevention, salting, objectives, research, weather measurement, priorities, response time, action plans, costs, efficiency, technology an machinery and personnel. With tables.

An examination of government use of private-sector resources for public benefit. Includes contracts, benefits and problems, examples (Caltrans' Riverside Freeway Project and the Eurotunnel), risks, implementation and types.

Explores the issue of decentralization in public administration and in the private sector to gain an understanding of its advantages and disadvantages.

Examines the goals & policies of the U.S. Forest Service & how they fulfill their mandate to maintain the national forests for multiple uses.

Examines govt. efforts to reduce toxins. Looks at the environmental Protection Agency, Clinton administration, examples of pollution & effects and monitoring air quality.

Examines the origins, purpose, effects on industry & public, economics, competition and the role of govt in airline deregulation.

Effect of state economic crisis & Gov. Wilson's plan on funding, fees, enrollment, types of students and transfers.

A look at the structure, purpose and regulatory process.

A look at the benefits and disadvantages, problems and examples.

A look at the cost containment, insurers, Clinton's plan, the role of the government, the single-payer model, funding and politics.

A background of the L.A. rapid transit including accidents and liability, costs and ridership.

A look at its founding in 1916, its background, function, growth and organization.

An examination of the Clinton administration's struggle to find a solution to the health care crisis, including a look at the uninsured population, Latinos, reform efforts, rationing, costs and alliances.

An analysis of the state's health care program including funding, politics, background, provisions, eligibility, rationing, ethics, benefits and drawbacks.

An analysis of the U.S. health care crisis, including a look at the politics, economics, insurance, rationing, role of nursing and care as right vs. privilege.

A look at the independence, purpose, goals and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

A focus on managing resources and directing rescue and recovery efforts after disasters.

A look at the laws of illegal immigration in the U.S., including an examination of political responses, restrictions, social issues, reform, examples, asylum and other countries' response to illegal immigrants.

A discussion of resource allocation, care, cost and access of four plans of health care reform, focusing on insurance, care delivery, minimizing benefits and universal coverage.

A look at the role of public funding in schools, including Bush's choice program, tuition tax credit, politics, social impact and state and local governments.

A look at the use by local governments. in development projects, including its purpose, the need for, procedures and computers.

Examines the legal history of political corruption, kickbacks, examples, social and bureaucratic aspects, types, conflict of interest, prevalence and causes.

Argues against federal government funding of abortions, presenting arguments of pro-choice and pro-life proponents.

Discusses the various arguments and approaches toward reorganization of government services through privatization and other approaches.

Discusses the sizable number of Americans who are without health insurance because they are unable or unwilling to pay for it.

Examines the finances and structure of the U.S. defense industry, discussing primarily work done by Stiglitz in the mid 1980's.

Examines the demographic characteristics of the city of Los Angeles and uses this as a foundation for evaluating the performance of redevelopment activities.

Examines controversies over the NEA funding of art called obscene by conservative groups, discussing economics, censorship issues, public views, legislation, quality of art and leadership.

Examines its history, purpose and mission, operations, structure, abuses, budget and leadership.

Examines how this increases the accountability of police brass and increases civilian authority over the police department while limiting police chief to two five-year terms.

Reviews this work on the political economy of place and the emphasis of local conflicts over growth in a city's organization.

A discussion of obscenity, the pros and cons of funding it and the hard anti-funding stance.

A look at its background, history, the proposed jurisdiction of the BNHI and the Congressional Review Analysis Impact.

A social work perspective looking at health maintenance organizations, Medicare, the uninsured, policy changes and proposals.

An examination of the decision making environment at NASA and surrounding political/financial context, focusing on the Challenger explosion.

A critical review of the work on the Nugan Hand Bank scandal and larger issues of corruption and abuses of power in the CIA and the U.S. government.

An analysis of the act opposing discrimination against the disabled including public services and employment.

A look at the definition, public views (laws, attitudes), relationships, independent living, the Braille Institute, role of computers in education and communication.

An analysis of the installation of the California Lottery by examining the arguments of both the pro- and con- forces.

This paper discusses the role of the Federal Trade Commission in credit card industry regulation: History, responsibilities and functions.

This paper discusses the concept of educational vouchers: Pros and cons, case examples, parents' role, socioeconomic factors and impact on the public schools.

This paper assesses, from a public policy perspective, Amendment 39.6831 to the Airworthiness Directive for Boeing Model 747.400 Series Airplanes, issued under Part 39, 14 CFR and analyzes public policy development and the implementation of the amendment