PAD599 assignments

I need 6 assignments done.
Assignment 1: Rationale for Agency
Selected
Due
Week 2 and worth 100 points

For
this and the following assignments, which will become a major part of your
portfolio, you will take on the role of a consultant for a government agency.
The first role of the consultant is to familiarize yourself with the agency,
its departments, and key actors. Select a local, county, state, or federal
agency and a department within the agency. Usually, you can find contact
information on their Websites.

After
selecting an agency and department, you are expected to:
1.
Provide a rationale for your selection, and
research the agency and department.
2.
Interview at least two (2) representatives of
the agency’s department for the different sections of the paper. (If you can
obtain more than two (2) different interviews, do so. The more perspectives,
the better. Interviews can be conducted in person, by phone, or by an
electronic method such as email.) (Note:
Follow the Guidelines for Interview Assignments at Strayer University included
below.)
3.
Research the literature regarding issues that
involve the selected agency and public administration in general.
Assume
the role of a consultant who works for a consulting firm that has asked you to
research this agency and file a report with the Vice President (VP) of Accounts
and Client Support.

(Note:
Guidelines for Interview Assignments at Strayer University:
(1) Before
students engage in an interview assignment, they must adhere to these
Guidelines for Interview Assignments at Strayer University:
(a)
The purpose of the assignment is to train students in interview/research
methods, not to develop or contribute to research that can be applied to
situations beyond that studied or that is created to share with others beyond
the local setting.
(b)
No
publication of projects containing the results of or information from the
interviews is allowed, including publication in social
media, blogs or the Internet generally. The interview findings may only
be shared in the class.
(2)
When presenting the results of their interviews to their
instructor and / or classmates, students may not disclose personally
identifiable information about an interviewee, unless they have received
written permission from the interviewee as verified by their instructor.
(3)
All interviewees must be at least 18 years old.)

Write
a two to three (2-3) page paper, titled Part I: Background of and Rationale for
the {Selected Agency} in which you separate the content into sections:

Provide
background information about the agency and its department, mission, and
its goals / objectives. (Title this section Introduction.)
Describe
three to five (3-5) functions of this agency. (Title this section
Functions of the Agency.)
Analyze
two to three (2-3) current events involving the agency. (Use the e-Activities
from Week 1 and Week 2.) (Title this section Current Events.)
Explain
the rationale for selecting this agency with two to three (2-3)
justifiable reasons. (Title this section Rationale.)
List four
to five (4-5) academic sources and government Websites you expect to
access in your research. (Include no more than one (1) non-government Website.)

Some
Websites you may want to access are:
·
U.S.
Government Printing Office located at.gpo.gov/”>http://www.gpo.gov/
·
The
Federal Register located at.federalregister.gov/”>http://www.federalregister.gov/
·
U.S.
Government Accountability Office located at.gao.gov/”>http://www.gao.gov/
·
American
Society for Public Administrators located at.aspanet.org/public/”>http://www.aspanet.org/public/

When
using these sites, please make sure they follow APA formatting within the text
and on the Reference Page.

Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,
the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The sections must
have appropriate titles. The cover page and the reference page are not
included in the required assignment page length. The assignment must be
submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Examine the basic components and functions of
public sector administration.

Recommend
ways to improve specific areas of public administration.

·
Use technology and information resources to
research issues in public administration.
·
Write clearly and concisely about public
administration using proper writing mechanics.

Grading
for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the
paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Assignment 2: Analysis of the Selected
Agency
Due
Week 4 and worth 300 points

As
a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the
selected agency’s planning, organizational design, decision-making process, and
implementation and then provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you
will conduct interviews with agency representatives and research related
academic sources, the agency’s Website, or any government Website. The analysis
will be read by the VP of Accounts and Client Support as well as by the leaders
of the agency for whom you are working.

Write
a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

Describe
the history of the selected agency and department by explaining its
reasons (goals / objectives) for being established. (Title this section
History of {Insert name of Agency})
Analyze
the organizational design of the selected agency and specific department
by describing the design and organizational chart. Assess its
effectiveness in making major policy decisions and providing services to
its primary recipients. (Title this section Organizational Design.)
Include
a figure of the current organizational design within the text of the paper.

Recommend
a redesign of the agency’s structure to serve the needs of the
department’s businesses better without jeopardizing the goals / objectives
of the agency. Explain your reasoning for changing the design and explain
the change’s impact on the agency’s effectiveness in delivering quality
services. (Title this section Assessment of Organizational Design.)
Include
a figure of the new organizational design within the text of the paper.
Analyze
two to three (2-3) major milestones, factors (internal or external), or
actors affecting the agency’s success and its influence on the effectiveness
of the agency’s planning, organizational design, decision making, and
implementation. Also, analyze two to three (2-3) possible causes (internal
or external) that appear to have the effect of impeding the organization’s
implementation of its policy and for meeting its goals / objectives.
(Title this section Evaluation of Planning and Implementation)
Recommend
two to three (2-3) strategies (from criteria 4 above) that the agency
could implement to improve its effectiveness in the areas of planning,
decision making, organization, and / or implementation by explaining each
recommendation and providing reasons each recommendation would bring about
improvement. (Title this section Recommendations for Planning and
Implementation.)
Include
a Cause and Effect Diagram in the text of the paper.
Provide
proof of one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the completed interview
forms and a list of questions you asked each interviewee. (Put this in the
Appendix under Interview Forms.)
Provide
four to five (4-5) relevant and credible outside resources that support
the content of this assignment. (Include no more than one (1)
non-government Website.)

(Note: Follow the Guidelines for
Interview Assignments at Strayer University provided with Assignment 1.)

Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; references must follow APA format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,
the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The sections must
have appropriate titles. The cover page, reference page, and appendix
pages are not included in the required assignment page length. The
assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Examine
the basic components and functions of public sector administration.

·
Analyze the elements of effective planning in
the public sector.
·
Examine the steps and models used in
effective decision making.
·
Recommend ways to improve specific areas of
public administration.
·
Examine the fundamentals and process of
effective organizational design.
·
Evaluate the various strategies for and
implications of implementing public administration programs.
·
Use technology and information resources to
research issues in public administration.

Write
clearly and concisely about public administration using proper writing
mechanics.

Grading
for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the
paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Assignment 3:Evaluation
of Agency’s Ethics, Cooperation, Leadership, and Legal Decisions

Due
Week 6 and worth 270 points

As
a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the
selected Agency’s Ethics, Cooperation, Leadership, and Legal Decisions and then
provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews
with agency representatives and research-related academic sources and government
Websites. The analysis will be read by the VP of Accounts and Client Support as
well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.

Write
a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

Analyze
two to three (2-3) current events from the past two (2) years (using the
e-Activity in Week 4*) focusing on the administrative responsibility and
ethical implications to the stakeholders, organization, and public
regarding the issues in described in the current event. (Title this
section Administrative Ethics.) (*Go to The Center for Public Integrity
iWatch, located at.iwatchnews.org/icij/about”>http://www.iwatchnews.org/icij/about. Scroll
to the bottom of the page to “What We Investigate.” Select a topic and
review three (3) of the latest news items about it.)
Assess
the leadership of this agency (in light of leadership models) and of the
political context in which the agency operates, highlighting at least
three (3) ways internal agency leaders and political leaders have influenced the success
and / or failure of the agency. (Title this section Leadership
Influences.)
Analyze
the power the agency has in enforcing the regulations they are asked to
uphold (using the e-Activity in Week 5). Discuss two to three (2-3)
challenges to enforce the agency’s regulations. (Title this section Legal Decisions.)
Analyze
three to four (3-4) strategies for the agency’s future plans for administrative
ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the agency’s operation and its
primary recipients. (Title this section Strategies for Consideration to
Administrative Processes.)
Recommend
two (2) strategies that will provide immediate improvement based on models
that influence public policy and the three to four (3-4) strategies
presented in criteria four (4) above with a reason each recommendation
would bring about improvement. (Title this Recommendations for Improvements
to Administrative Processes.)
Provide
proof of one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the completed interview
form with a list of questions for and responses from each interviewee. (Put
this in the Appendix under Interview Forms.)
Provide
four to five (4-5) relevant and credible outside resources that support
the content of this assignment. (Include no more than one (1) non-government
Website.)

(Note: Follow the Guidelines for
Interview Assignments at Strayer University provided with Assignment 1.)

Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins
on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific
format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,
the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The sections must
have appropriate titles. The cover page, reference page, and appendix
pages are not included in the required assignment page length. The
assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Analyze leadership models, theories,
characteristics, and skills.
·
Examine ethical issues and legal statues
related to the various elements of public administration.

Recommend
ways to improve specific areas of public administration.
Analyze
past and present political and legal issues, strategies, trends, and
models that influence public policy and public administration.

·
Use technology and information resources to
research issues in public administration.

Write
clearly and concisely about public administration using proper writing
mechanics.

Grading
for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the
paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points:
270

Assignment
3:Evaluation
of Agency’s Ethics, Cooperation, Leadership, and Legal Decisions

Criteria

Unacceptable
Below 70% F

Fair
70-79% C

Proficient
80-89% B

Exemplary
90-100% A

1. Analyze two to
three (2-3) current events from the past two years (using the e-Activity* in
Week 4) focusing on the administrative responsibility and ethical
implications to the stakeholders, organization, and public regarding the
issues in described in the current event.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed two to three (2-3) current events from the past two
years (using the e-Activity* in Week 4) focusing on the administrative
responsibility and ethical implications to the stakeholders, organization,
and public regarding the issues in described in the current event.

Partially analyzed
two to three (2-3) current events from the past two years (using the
e-Activity* in Week 4) focusing on the administrative responsibility and
ethical implications to the stakeholders, organization, and public regarding
the issues in described in the current event.

Satisfactorily analyzed
two to three (2-3) current events from the past two years (using the
e-Activity* in Week 4) focusing on the administrative responsibility and
ethical implications to the stakeholders, organization, and public regarding
the issues in described in the current event.

Thoroughly analyzed
two to three (2-3) current events from the past two years (using the
e-Activity* in Week 4) focusing on the administrative responsibility and
ethical implications to the stakeholders, organization, and public regarding
the issues in described in the current event.

2. Assess the
leadership of this agency (in light of leadership models) and of the
political context in which the agency operates, highlighting at least three
(3) ways internal agency leaders and political leaders have influenced the
success and / or failure of the agency.
Weight: 15%

Did not submit or
incompletely assessed the leadership of this agency (in light of leadership
models) and of the political context in which the agency operates,
highlighting at least three (3) ways internal agency leaders and political leaders have influenced the
success and / or failure of the agency.

Partially assessed
the leadership of this agency (in light of leadership models) and of the
political context in which the agency operates, highlighting at least three
(3) ways internal agency leaders and
political leaders have influenced the success and / or failure of the
agency.

Satisfactorily assessed
the leadership of this agency (in light of leadership models) and of the
political context in which the agency operates, highlighting at least three
(3) ways internal agency leaders and
political leaders have influenced the success and / or failure of the
agency.

Thoroughly assessed
the leadership of this agency (in light of leadership models) and of the
political context in which the agency operates, highlighting at least three
(3) ways internal agency leaders and
political leaders have influenced the success and / or failure of the
agency.

3. Analyze the power
the agency has in enforcing the regulations they are asked to uphold (using
the e-Activity in Week 5). Discuss two to three (2-3) challenges to enforce
the agency’s regulations.
Weight: 15%

Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed the power the agency has in enforcing the regulations
they are asked to uphold (using the e-Activity in Week 5). Did not submit or
incompletely discussed two to three (2-3) challenges to enforce the agency’s
regulations.

Partially analyzed
the power the agency has in enforcing the regulations they are asked to
uphold (using the e-Activity in Week 5). Partially discussed two to three
(2-3) challenges to enforce the agency’s regulations.

Satisfactorily analyzed
the power the agency has in enforcing the regulations they are asked to
uphold (using the e-Activity in Week 5). Satisfactorily discussed two to
three (2-3) challenges to enforce the agency’s regulations.

Thoroughly analyzed
the power the agency has in enforcing the regulations they are asked to
uphold (using the e-Activity in Week 5). Thoroughly discussed two to three
(2-3) challenges to enforce the agency’s regulations.

4. Analyze three to
four (3-4) strategies for the agency’s future plans for administrative
ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the agency’s operation and its
primary recipients.
Weight: 15%

Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed three to four (3-4) strategies for the agency’s future
plans for administrative ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the
agency’s operation and its primary recipients.

Partially analyzed
three to four (3-4) strategies for the agency’s future plans for
administrative ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the agency’s
operation and its primary recipients.

Satisfactorily analyzed
three to four (3-4) strategies for the agency’s future plans for
administrative ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the agency’s
operation and its primary recipients.

Thoroughly analyzed
three to four (3-4) strategies for the agency’s future plans for
administrative ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the agency’s
operation and its primary recipients.

5. Recommend two (2)
strategies that will provide immediate improvement based on models that
influence public policy and the three to four (3-4) strategies presented in
criteria 4 above with a reason each recommendation would bring about
improvement.
Weight: 15%

Did not submit or
incompletely recommended two (2) strategies that will provide immediate
improvement based on models that influence public policy and the three to
four (3-4) strategies presented in criteria 4 above with a reason each
recommendation would bring about improvement.

Partially recommended
two (2) strategies that will provide immediate improvement based on models
that influence public policy and the three to four (3-4) strategies presented
in criteria 4 above with a reason each recommendation would bring about
improvement.

Satisfactorily recommended
two (2) strategies that will provide immediate improvement based on models
that influence public policy and the three to four (3-4) strategies presented
in criteria 4 above with a reason each recommendation would bring about
improvement.

Thoroughly recommended
two (2) strategies that will provide immediate improvement based on models
that influence public policy and the three to four (3-4) strategies presented
in criteria 4 above with a reason each recommendation would bring about
improvement.

6. Provide proof of
one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the completed interview form with a
list of questions for and responses from each interviewee.
Weight: 5%

Did not submit or
incompletely provided proof of one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the
completed interview form with a list of questions for and responses from each
interviewee.

Partially provided
proof of one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the completed interview
form with a list of questions for and responses from each interviewee.

Satisfactorily provided
proof of one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the completed interview
form with a list of questions for and responses from each interviewee.

Thoroughly provided
proof of one to two (1-2) interviews by submitting the completed interview
form with a list of questions for and responses from each interviewee.

7. Provide four to
five (4-5) relevant and credible outside resources that support the content
of this assignment. (Include no more than one (1) non-government Website.)
Weight: 5%

No references
provided

Does not meet the
required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices.

Meets number of
required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of
required references; all references high quality choices.

8. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight: 10%

More than 6 errors
present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

Assignment 4:Evaluation
of Agency’s Human Resources Management
Due
Week 8 and worth 240 points

As
a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the
selected agency’s human resources management system and processes and then
provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews
with agency representatives and research related academic sources and Websites.
The analysis will be read by the VP of Accounts and Client Support as well as
by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.

Write
a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

Analyze
three to four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource
system, processes, and performance evaluation plan for hiring and
retaining a diversified workforce. (Title this section Human Resource
Processes.)
Analyze
and describe the implications impacting the agency’s current employment
trend, growth, and delivery of its products and services. (Title this
section Implications of Human Resource Workforce.)
Recommend
two to three (2-3) managerial and professional skills and competencies
required to improve the agency’s workforce by explaining each
recommendation, providing reasons each recommendation would bring about
improvement, providing two to three (2-3) ways the agency could implement
programs in preparation for those skills not visible within the agency’s
workforce as a method of promotion and advancement for current employees. (Title
this section Succession Planning for Human Resource Management.)
Describe
the consultant position you are performing by (a) giving it a title; (b)
explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications required of the job and
how each will be measured in a performance evaluation; and by (c)
explaining two to three (2-3) ways this position will be used within the
various departments of the agency and for meeting the specific goals /
objectives of the agency. (This job description will be provided to the
Agency Director who has requested it. As a resource, you are to use the
Dictionary of Occupational Titles, located at.occupationalinfo.org/”>http://www.occupationalinfo.org/ and published
by the U. S. Department of Labor located at.usajobs.gov/”>www.usajobs.gov. (Title this section Job Analysis
and Design.)
Provide
proof of one to two (1-2) interviews submitting the completed interview
form with a list of questions for and responses from each interviewee.
(Put this in the Appendix under Interview Forms.)
Provide
four to five (4-5) relevant and credible outside resources that support
the content of this assignment. (Include no more than one (1)
non-government Website.)

(Note: Follow the Guidelines for
Interview Assignments at Strayer University provided with Assignment 1.)

Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,
the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The sections must
have appropriate titles. The cover page, reference page, and appendix
pages are not included in the required assignment page length. The
assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Recommend
ways to improve specific areas of public administration.

Analyze
the major components of the system, processes, and methods for effective
human resource management in the public sector.
Assess
external organizational and employee conditions, trends, and implications
of these factors for human resource management of the private sector.
Use
technology and information resources to research issues in public
administration.
Write
clearly and concisely about public administration using proper writing
mechanics.

Grading
for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the
paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points:
240

Assignment
4:Evaluation
of Agency’s Human Resources Management

Criteria

Unacceptable
Below 70% F

Fair
70-79% C

Proficient
80-89% B

Exemplary
90-100% A

1. Analyze three to
four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource system,
processes, and performance evaluation plan for hiring and retaining a
diversified workforce.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed three to four (3-4) of the major components of the
agency’s human resource system, processes, and performance evaluation plan
for hiring and retaining a diversified workforce.

Partially analyzed three
to four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource system,
processes, and performance evaluation plan for hiring and retaining a
diversified workforce.

Satisfactorily analyzed
three to four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource
system, processes, and performance evaluation plan for hiring and retaining a
diversified workforce.

Thoroughly analyzed three
to four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource system,
processes, and performance evaluation plan for hiring and retaining a
diversified workforce.

2. Analyze and
describe the implications impacting the agency’s current employment trend,
growth, and delivery of its products and services.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed and described the implications impacting the agency’s
current employment trend, growth, and delivery of its products and services.

Partially analyzed
and described the implications impacting the agency’s current employment
trend, growth, and delivery of its products and services.

Satisfactorily analyzed
and described the implications impacting the agency’s current employment
trend, growth, and delivery of its products and services.

Thoroughly analyzed
and described the implications impacting the agency’s current employment
trend, growth, and delivery of its products and services.

3. Recommend two to
three (2-3) managerial and professional skills and competencies required to
improve the agency’s workforce by explaining each recommendation, providing
reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement, providing two to
three (2-3) ways the agency could implement programs in preparation for those
skills not visible within the agency’s workforce as a method of promotion and
advancement for current employees.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or
incompletely recommended two to three (2-3) managerial and professional
skills and competencies required to improve the agency’s workforce by
explaining each recommendation, providing reasons each recommendation would
bring about improvement, providing two to three (2-3) ways the agency could
implement programs in preparation for those skills not visible within the agency’s
workforce as a method of promotion and advancement for current employees.

Partially recommended
two to three (2-3) managerial and professional skills and competencies
required to improve the agency’s workforce by explaining each recommendation,
providing reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement, providing
two to three (2-3) ways the agency could implement programs in preparation for
those skills not visible within the agency’s workforce as a method of
promotion and advancement for current employees.

Satisfactorily recommended
two to three (2-3) managerial and professional skills and competencies
required to improve the agency’s workforce by explaining each recommendation,
providing reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement, providing
two to three (2-3) ways the agency could implement programs in preparation for
those skills not visible within the agency’s workforce as a method of
promotion and advancement for current employees.

Thoroughly recommended
two to three (2-3) managerial and professional skills and competencies
required to improve the agency’s workforce by explaining each recommendation,
providing reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement, providing
two to three (2-3) ways the agency could implement programs in preparation for
those skills not visible within the agency’s workforce as a method of promotion
and advancement for current employees.

4. Describe the
consultant position you are performing by (a) giving it a title; (b)
explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications required of the job and
how each will be measured in a performance evaluation; and by (c) explaining
two to three (2-3) ways this position will be used within the various
departments of the agency and for meeting the specific goals / objectives of
the agency.
Weight:
20%

Did not submit or
incompletely described the consultant position you are performing by (a)
giving it a title; (b) explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications
required of the job and how each will be measured in a performance
evaluation; and by (c) explaining two to three (2-3) ways this position will
be used within the various departments of the agency and for meeting the
specific goals / objectives of the agency.

Partially described
the consultant position you are performing by (a) giving it a title; (b)
explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications required of the job and
how each will be measured in a performance evaluation; and by (c) explaining
two to three (2-3) ways this position will be used within the various
departments of the agency and for meeting the specific goals / objectives of
the agency.

Satisfactorily described
the consultant position you are performing by (a) giving it a title; (b)
explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications required of the job and
how each will be measured in a performance evaluation; and by (c) explaining
two to three (2-3) ways this position will be used within the various
departments of the agency and for meeting the specific goals / objectives of
the agency.

Thoroughly described
the consultant position you are performing by (a) giving it a title; (b)
explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications required of the job and
how each will be measured in a performance evaluation; and by (c) explaining
two to three (2-3) ways this position will be used within the various
department