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Public Management and Governance, 2006.
This paper examines the changing ideas about public administration in Canada.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses how the current climate of public administration is defined by a transition between two paradigms: that of the new public management system and the emerging governance model. The paper describes how the former system has come under criticism as being limited, impersonal and too segmented and the latter, though its nature is still unclear, has been deemed radical though personal and value-based. The notion of a government coming under scrutiny and ultimate criticism is not a new concept, however, it has become apparent that the new public management system is no longer suitable to the Canadian public administration system under the current climate of economic, social and cultural globalization.
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Management Theorists and Public Sector Management, 2002.
Discusses the contribution of management theorists to public sector management.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the contribution of management theorists to the public sector management today. That contribution is only partially positive, but is not the fault of the theorists.
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The Shift from ?Old Public Administration? to ?New Public Management', 2002.
This in-depth paper seeks to clarify, thoroughly explain and critically debate the idea as to whether there is a shift from old styles of Public Administration to new styles under the name New Public Management (NPM).
10,115 words (approx. 40.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 204.95
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The main tenets of NPM are explored and their application to the U.S., New Zealand, and the U.K. is documented. The application of the NPM to developing countries of Africa, Latin America, South East Asia and the Anglophone Caribbean is also evaluated for their strengths and weaknesses.
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"Like the Traditional bureaucracy, the New Public Management approach is yet another ?problem-solving tool? in the schema of public administration, that has emerged with a style of ordering the delivery of public goods and services, however, with a different method in mind. In discussing the so-called ?shift? from Old or Traditional forms of Public Administration, or as some such as Christopher Hood term it, Progressive Public Administration, quite a number of circumstances, situations, contexts as well as a variety of explanations should be proffered and assessed. One needs to critically examine the concept of a shift to New Public Management. The term ?shift?, if one is not careful, could indicate a sharp distinction in the change from Old to New styles of Public Management, or a leap from one paradigm to the other excluding essential features of the old, by replacing such features of the old with the new. This is certainly not the case. It should be noted tentatively, that New Public Management, as Hood, Patrick Dunleavy and others will later confirm, not only exists alongside other aspects of the traditional Model, but also that other features of other ?Intermediate Models? such as those of the Management, Comparative Development and the influences of earlier Market Models, still persist alongside NPM."
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New Public Management, 2007.
This paper researches the implications of New Public Management reforms on democracy today.
4,085 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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The paper discusses the fundamental change of societal values that New Public Management (NPM) is seeking to institutionalize and the structural changes which have made democratic politics more difficult for the general populace. The paper reveals that many of the reforms introduced by New Public Management initiatives have not had the intended outcomes and the participation under this model of governance does not encompass real and genuine public involvement and decision making. The paper concludes, therefore, that many of the reforms introduced by the New Public Management initiative do not genuinely strengthen democracy.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"According to King, Feltey, and Susel (1998), there has been an increasing amount of attention given to the appropriate role of the public component of public administration in recent years, but the issue about the role of citizens in a democratic republic is as old as the debates that characterized the Constitutional Convention in 1787. In this regard, Black's Law Dictionary (1990) defines the important role of "citizen" as being, "One who, under the Constitution and laws of the United States, is a member of the political community, owing allegiance and being entitled to the enjoyment of full civil rights" (244). In fact, the Founding Fathers carefully considered the proper role of the average citizen in the new democratic experiment upon which they were embarking, with many of the Convention delegates suggesting that the masses could not be entrusted with the heavy responsibilities that were to go hand-in-hand with citizenship in a democratic republic (Hall 366)."
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New Public Management, 2007.
A discussion of G. Inwood's "Understanding Canadian Public Administration", which examines Canada's new public management (NPM) model.
909 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The paper examines G. Inwood's "Understanding Canadian Public Administration", which explores whether the model of new public management will suit the Canadian environment. The paper looks at Inwood's discussion regarding whether Canadian citizens will support these changes. The paper shows how in terms of Inwood's arguments, the new public management model is justified; Inwood maintains that even if Canadians object to these policy changes, in the end they will accept it.
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Introduction
What Has Gone Before
Usual Responses
Concluding Remarks
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"What is being called New Public Management (NPM) is possibly long overdue in Canada but will have results that are unpredictable. In view of a changed global and national environment since the early 1990s, NPM is needed, as attempted in other countries moving towards neo-liberal finance and planning. However, it is unclear as to whether it will suit the unique Canadian environment. The study of Public Administration has always made much of three goals in effectiveness, efficiency and accountability. NPM, by borrowing from private sector, corporate ideals of management is claimed to promise greater effectiveness and efficiency in terms of delivering services to citizens who are conceptualized as clients. Accountability is particularly stressed. (See Inwood:2004: Ch 12) Nevertheless, NPM also means a shift from Canada's 'generalist' public service to a more 'technical' model as found for many years in the United States. This means a large but probably positive change in an immense, varied country."
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"Impossible Jobs in Public Management", 2002.
Review of "Impossible Jobs in Public Management" by Erwin C. Hargrove.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, $ 62.95
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This seven-page undergraduate paper is in the format of a book review of "Impossible Jobs in Public Management" by Erwin C. Hargrove and John C. Glidewell. The authors' thesis and data are analyzed, and the contributions the book makes to the ongoing debate about public management are weighed.
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Public And Private Management, 2004.
Compares the task of managing private firms to that of managing public firms.
2,938 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper examines the question of whether public management is more difficult than private management. The paper compares internal and external environments, discusses the purposes of public and private organizations and looks at the issue of accountability. The paper concludes that there is not a large difference between public and private management.
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"A long-standing popular belief holds that there are fundamental differences between public agencies and private agencies or firms. This belief has the further implication that management in public agencies is in some essential ways different from management in private firms. Specifically, the implication is generally that public management is a more difficult task operating under a broader range of internal and external constraints than is private management. Is this time-honored belief accurate or are..."
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Management of Metropolitan Public Hospitals, 2004.
This paper discusses various aspects of the management of metropolitan public hospitals.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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In this article, the writer looks at various aspects of the management of metropolitan public hospitals. The writer discusses that many of the public hospitals are in a state of crisis. The writer also discusses that there are many threats in the health care industry that can have a negative effect on the viability of public hospitals.
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"Many of the nation's public hospitals especially those in urban areas are in a state of crisis. Some have been or will be privatized, some are being sold to for-profit companies and others have simply been closed, as funds disappear and staff exits for more lucrative positions elsewhere. In the health care industry of today, numerous threats exist that can negatively impact upon the viability of public hospitals in metropolitan areas where they often represent the primary source of service ... "
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Public Governance and Accountability, 2005.
This paper reviews contemporary requirements of public governance
11,500 words (approx. 46.0 pages), 84 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper discuses the transition from public administration to public governance. The author examines specific issues relevant to the practice of public governance. The paper highlights the application of public governance concepts, techniques and practices to strengthen accountability in public service and to maintain the integrity of public funds.
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"From the recording clerks of ancient Egypt to the bureaucracy of Weber to formalized public administration, the process of government is undergoing a new metamorphosis into public governance. The future of governance ..."
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Information Technology and E-Government in Public Administration, 2008.
A literature review to study information technology (IT) and e-government in public administration.
4,045 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper explains that the implementation and deployment of information technology (IT) solutions in public administration have tended to strengthen the hierarchical bureaucracies already in place instead of transforming these processes. The author then identifies propositions and barriers to effective e-governance. The paper concludes that e-governance has a long way to go in actually delivering public service administration via the Internet. A better understanding of the potential of public administration via the Internet is critical for public administration employees and officials if the benefits of e-governance are to be realized in a manner that truly benefits the public. Several tables and figures are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Theoretical Ideal of Information Technology Examined
Key Issues in E-Government and Public Administration
E-Government Initiatives and Local Government
Summary and Conclusion
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"The second reform proposition claiming that IT has the power to change the structure of an organization and was therefore a tool for reform is "grounded in the belief that information technology can directly impact the data structure of public administration enforcing or relaxing traditional hierarchical forms." The main-frame computer was viewed from the perspective of being a consolidator of data and expertise which resulted in a reinforcing of hierarchical organizational structures and this is upheld in research findings."
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Can the Public Govern in a Democracy?, 2007.
This paper explores whether or not the general public is capable and qualified to govern in a participatory democracy.
5,970 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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The paper provides an overview of scholarly research on the debate of whether the public is qualified to govern. The paper focuses on four main areas concerning whether the public is capable of governing. These are (1) a lack of political knowledge by the general population; (2) response instability, lack of a coherent ideology and quality of public opinion; (3) individuals governing as a collective unit; and (4) the political environment and citizen competence.
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Lack of Political Knowledge
Response Instability, Lack of a Coherent Ideology and Quality of Public Opinion
Can the Collective Public Govern?
The Political Environment and Citizen Competence
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"Public opinion claims to be the voice of the people, a clear and direct utterance from the citizenry. It is indispensable to the legitimacy of all governments which claim to draw their power from the "consent of the governed," and the very idea of democracy requires the people to take part in political discussion and decision making. In theory, a democracy works best when the people actively attend to public affairs, with their opinions soundly reasoned and logically consistent. However, there is a tension at the core of self-rule and public opinion. On one hand lies the theoretical ideal to be played by the citizenry, and on the other, the reality that the public does not match up to these ideals. Therefore, in a governmental system founded on the principle of "rule by the people," the question is: are the people capable of governing in a participatory democracy?"
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Government Funding For Public Schools, 2006.
An essay of the myriad of problems in public schools in America and the failure of the U.S. government to adequately address those problems.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues that the U.S. government has been woefully remiss in addressing the deepening crisis in the public schools. The paper argues that the government's answer is always to throw more money at the educational system in a manner that only tends to deepen the crisis. The paper maintains that the problems with the public school system lay not in the lack of money being provided by the government, but in how the funds are allotted toward public education and the criteria for eligibility of those funds.
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"There is a lot of talk today about education, specifically the problems with our Public schools. It seems no matter what the problem, the solution is always to tax the people. The message from Congress to this regard is loud and clear: We like the public school system so much that we'll tax you billions of dollars to pay for it; we'll pass laws to mandate standardized national testing and curriculums; and we'll increase the Department of Education's budget every year. However, they don't like public schools enough to send their children there. Congress thinks Public schools are a great idea for our kids, but not for theirs. The three R's of education are not reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic -- they're retreating, requiring, and rejecting. If Congresspersons aren't willing to risk their own children's futures on a failing public education system why are we?"
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Public Relations and Marketing Management, 2007.
A discussion of the role of public relations in global marketing management and strategies.
6,195 words (approx. 24.8 pages), 38 sources, APA, $ 145.95
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This paper gives an in-depth analysis of the role of public relations for today's global companies, with particular focus on marketing and management strategies. The paper includes a literature review which helps define a best practices model for this field. Several other models of public relations are taken from current research in emerging global companies. The importance of the Internet is described as a public relations tool, with applicable sites listed.
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Introduction
Emergence of Public Relations Maturity Model
Model of Market-Driven Organization, Synchronized Across Functions
Figure 1: Public Relations as being Demand Driven
Figure 2: Public Relations Maturity Model
Literature Review
Figure 3: Sales-force.com PR Manager Dashboard Interface
Turning the Position of Trusted Advisor into a Competitive Advantage
Completing Market Segmentation Based on Trust
Values-Based Segmentation Strategies and Pricing
Organizational and Customer Value Alignment and Relationships
ROI Analysis Literature Review
Nordstrom's Case Study: How Public Relation's Stressing Value Impacts Company Culture
Areas of Future Research
Bibliography or Works Cited
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"The second critical success factor emerging from the research completed is the challenge of continually defining value both from a product and services perspective across multiple geographies. Respondent scores reflect a global focus of retaining credibility through stressing value-based selling over features, functions, benefits and other product-centric messaging including price. This second critical success factor centers on positioning and messaging with high credibility to support the trusted advisor role. Researchers mention that this approach to building credibility both supports the trusted advisor role and gets their companies away from selling only product features, which in many industries makes the selling process even more difficult. This second critical success criteria reflects the impact of market-driven organizations on product strategies. It is evident from the market-driven organizations in the sampling base there is a much stronger triad link between marketing, public relations, analyst relations, and investor relations. Imagining an overlapping Venn diagram of these items a best practices model emerges for messaging synchronization across a global enterprise."
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The Government that Governs Best, 2004.
Asks the question: does the government that governs least govern the best?
1,338 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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There are many who believe that a true, freedom-loving democracy consists of a government that stays out of the business of its citizens as much as possible. This paper questions whether a government that does not govern much at all can really be an effective government. Even more importantly, it questions whether a government that does not govern much can protect and preserve the very democracy and freedom that created it in the first place. This paper looks at the writings of Alex de Tocqueville, specifically, his book, "Democracy in America", in order to determine if the government that governs least really is best.
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"For most of the history of the United States, the idea that the government should not be very strong and should leave the people mainly to themselves has been a common theme of opinion among both the people and the politicians. It was certainly the common idea of the day when the Articles of Confederation were installed as our first constitution. The Articles of Confederation created a weak, loose league of friendship between the states, but established no real sort of federal government. The federal government it did create had no power beyond what the states gave it. As a result, nothing much ever got done, and the government and the states soon found out that the United States as a whole was not able to pay its bills, regulate its commerce, or ensure domestic tranquility."
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Public Interest or Public Best Interest, 2002.
A study of the topic of what is the 'best public interest' compared to 'public interest' and the role of the public administrator.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper shows the difficulty the public administrator is faced with when deciding what is the ?public interest? or ?public best interest? and that sometimes the administrator has to make decisions based on the community ?best? interests or the ?objective control of administration?. Sections of the paper include: Pluralists and the Public Administrator, The Public as Consumers, The Public as Represented, The Public as Client and the Public as Citizen.
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"Other examples can be commercials. If a child sees cereal with a toy in it, he/she will beg and cry until the mother buys the cereal. The mother may know this is not the ?best interest? of the child because it lacks important vitamins or may be full of sugar. The commercial has placed value on knowing children will see the commercial and will talk their parents into buying it. The interest of the children is met, but not the ?best? interest of the children."
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