Public Administration papers

An opinion paper, which argues that military service should be mandatory.

This paper discusses the history of the French Foreign Legion.

This paper discusses the administration and evaluation of adult education programs.

Examines the necessity of the institutionalization of the "sage" in American political discourse.

This paper discusses that the fire department, the most important trauma-fighting service in the United States, has problems, which could be resolved by improving supervisory efforts.

An analysis of cost-effective health care practices in nursing today.

The objective of this preliminary report is to present a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) plan that seeks to formulate recommendations to improve employee-employer relationships within the organization.

An examination of the roots and development of the American criminal justice system.

This paper discusses Norman R. Augustine, born in 1935, who has played an influential role in the world of engineering and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

A look at why the New York Police Department (NYPD) is considered a successful organization.

This paper discusses the proposed California Assembly Bill 1914, which tries to address the problem of reintegration into society of former prison inmates.

This paper examines the inequity that exists in funding public school education.

This paper argues that, while vouchers present an alternative short-term solution for many individual public school students, this program fails to address the entrenched problems in America's public schools.

A comprehensive analysis of the social and economic impact of sports facilities and sports teams on cities and states.

This paper discusses DOD 5000.2-R, mandatory procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPS) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs.

This paper discusses the limitation placed on the media by the government during military operations.

A look at the differences between professional licensing standards and requirements and certification standards and requirements.

A look at the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) initiatives of the 1990s and the consequences of operating the resulting programs in terms of a cost-efficiency basis.

A look at the problem of sick-leave abuse in the Chicago Police Department.

A discussion of the large number of AIDS cases in African-American communities relative to other American communities.

A review of the work of the same title by Beryl Radin.

The effect of merit pay on teacher performance in the public school system: The benefits and drawbacks to paying teachers for performance.

A review of Robert Behn's work on accountability in government in the United States.

Examines the case between aluminum producer, Alcoa, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

This paper discusses the impact of deregulation on the European airline industry.

A discussion on the identification and control of violence among health care patients and employees.

An historical overview of the Texas Department of Insurance.

Description and analysis of the organizational structure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This paper, arguing against capital punishment, reviews the historical, social, and economic implications of capital punishment.

This paper discusses the use of cryptology, the science of writing secret messages using ciphers and codes.

This paper discusses the social work considerations in the provision of social welfare services to refugees and documented and undocumented aliens in the United States.

Analysis and assessment of a proposed policy that would legalize slot machine gambling in the State of Maryland.

A discussion of the meat supply crisis in America and how it effects the diet.

This paper discusses the ethical question of a case in which parents lie on their son's financial aid application because it does not recognize middle-income parents who save for their children's education.

This paper examines whether the presence of women in law enforcement is growing.

This paper is an essay critical of the United States' military for its disregard for contamination caused by munitions.

Using Denver, Colorado, as a case study, this paper examines whether stadium subsidies create economic gain.

Discusses the public policy issue of corporate tax cuts.

A complete overview of the federal construction contracting laws in play in the United States.

A discussion on whether poverty in the U.K. can be defined in absolute or relative terms in relation to Beveridge's Welfare State.

This paper is a linguistic analysis within the sphere of phonetics and phrenology of U.S. Army military lingo.

An overview of the functioning of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

A comprehensive assessment of how low-cost housing can be provided in America today.

This paper discusses that the World Bank has contributed positively towards the achievement of growth and sustainable development for many of the poor nations in the world.

This paper discusses that, because of the inherent power and rewards of the Congressional Medal of Honor, many individuals, seeking unearned glory and unmerited privileges, have dishonestly claimed to possess it.

A research proposal to study discrimination in the medical field against Medicaid recipients.

This paper discusses the affect of government regulation or de-regulation on the health care marketplace.

Considers the role private landlords have in regard to London's homeless problem.

This paper discusses the London-Corbin Airport, a small airport serving smaller communities in the southeast region of Kentucky owned by the cities of London and Corbin.

An analysis of an article by J.E.Sowa and S.C. Selden, called "Administrative Discretion and Active Representation: An Expansion of the Theory of Representative Bureaucracy."

An examination of public policy in the United States today, with a focus on same-sex marriage.

This paper discusses the failures of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

An analysis of the ways in which hierarchical structures of power are endorsed, justified, and criticized by Western civilization.

This paper is a complete research study of the recruitment and retention of women police officers.

This paper discusses crisis management structures in terms of the United States' security system classified as "homeland security" and "homeland defense".

This paper is a book review of former New York governor, Rudolph Giuliani's book, "Leadership", a detailed account of his leadership style.

This paper is a proposed study to analyze job burnout among doctors, other health care professionals, lawyers, teachers, law enforcement, and social workers, as this has become a full-blown issue in the public service sector.

This paper discusses the New Deal, a set of federal policies targeted at welfare relief and economic development during the administration President Franklin Roosevelt, and its effect on African-Americans.

Argues that sales taxes should be used to fund public school education in Pennsylvania.

A study of the need for a decent human resource system in public administration.

This paper discusses the requirement that British local authorities must have formal constitutions.

This paper is a research proposal to examine Medicare reform and determine whether it will actually end up costing taxpayers more money than the previous system did.

This extensive research paper analyzes U.K. case law regarding mental health to develop a set of recommendations to be used as a guideline for creating an improved legal system for mental health.

Uses John Kingdon's model of public policy to trace the history of labeling the dangers of smoking on cigarette boxes.

This paper analyzes the role of police administrators and officers in motivation and control in their organization, based on the case of Lt. Morse.

This paper discusses the need for effective communications training in health care facilities.

This paper discusses the problem of carbon monoxide when fighting fires and devices that prevent the inhalation of carbon monoxide by firefighters.

Presents historic cases, acts, and amendments dealing with water safety in the United States.

An analysis of the U.S. Army recruiting system and ways that it could be modified.

This paper examines the historical and current policies of health care in the U.S. and introduces a new model of collaboration utilizing a systems approach.

Presents a new model of model of managed health care in the U.S. using a systems approach.

A look at the causes, dimensions, and consequences of the economic crisis in American medical care.

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

Discusses the problems of sprawl and practical applications of smart growth policies.

A case study to resolve the flooding problems of Park Lane in Columbia County, Georgia.

An examination of the water policies of both the U.S. and Mexico in the Rio Grande region of the Southwestern United States, the Rio Grande/ Rio Bravo River Basins.

A summary of statistical data from various agencies on racism in America.

An examination of the important role of school boards in determining educational policies.

Analyzes journalist Walter Lippmann's 1922 work, "Public Opinion".

An overview of the organization and structure of prisons in the United States.

Examines how stress is handled and managed within the police force.

A look at the advantages of vouchers and tax credits for private education.

This paper discusses performance management through performance measurement, especially in government.

This paper reviews ?Resegregation in American Schools,? by Gary Orfield and John Yun, which argues that a new form of segregation is emerging in the nation's schools.

An opinion paper in favor of increasing the speed limit for safety concerns.

An overview of 20th century American immigration policies.

This paper discusses the pros and cons of laws to grant driver's licenses to all immigrants, regardless of their immigration status.

A comparison of political philosophers Machiavelli's and Rousseau's views of the Roman constitution.

This paper discusses that there is no legitimate reason for the United States to increase its defense spending.

An examination of the struggle of 'water wars' and privatization of water in South Africa.

This paper discusses that Social Security policies discriminate against youth.

An overview of the history of rent regulation and the advantages of rent deregulation.

A paper in the form of a training document for HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996).

This paper analyzes the impact of the practice of employees accepting gifts in organizations by highlighting the perceptions of employers, customers, stakeholders, and the public.

Outlines the U.S. Government's emergency coordination plan.

This paper discusses the history and mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

This paper discusses the many areas and agencies involved in the management of assets within the transportation industry.

An analysis of the book, "Crime Control as Industry: Towards Gulags, Western Style", by Nils Christie.

A look at the impact of welfare reform on the United States.

This paper examines the effect on the state's overall budget of the cost of incarcerating prisoners.