In two to three sentences, briefly describe the issue. What is being asked for? And to do what

Contex

•    What, briefly, is the background to this request for a policy or policy change? What positions have the major stake-holders taken? Who is in favour of this policy or policy change, and who is against it, and why? What is the current state of the debate? And why is this a good time to act?

•    This section should occupy no more than 10-15 lines.

Facts

•    Here, you want to provide 5-7 bullet points with key facts that the Minister needs to know in order to make a prudent decision. For example, what is the measure likely to cost? What is it expected to achieve for that money? How will this policy relate to existing government policies (i.e., does it complement them or appear to run counter to them)? What information would be desirable but is lacking?

Policy Considerations

•    Again, we are looking for 5-7 bullet points describing the positive or negative policy considerations regarding the proposal. Does this proposal have sufficient accountability measures built in? Is this policy likely to be supported or opposed by other government departments? Can the policy be implemented in the time-frame and within the cost guidelines being proposed?  Is it likely to achieve the stated outcomes?

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•    If the proposal requires some form of partnership with an external body (say, school boards, teachers, community groups, municipalities, etc), is it likely that the government will have a reliable and cooperative partner? Will that partner be able to deliver on its part of the policy?

•    What has been the result of other policy initiatives in this area? Are we doing more of the same things that didn’t work before? Is this policy sufficiently different (or is the external situation sufficiently changed) that we think it will work better this time?.

•    Is the money available, and will it be sufficient to ensure success?

•    Does this policy have to be adopted now, or can it wait further developments? If so, should it wait?

Political Considerations

•    Here you want to include 2 to 3 bullet points offering political advice. How will your government benefit from proceeding? What will you lose if you don’t act or don’t act now? Who are the political winners and losers? The Minister wants to be re-elected (He/she remembers the sad story of Jane Purves); how will this policy help the Minister and the Premier politically?

Recommendation

•    Here you want 2 to 3 bullet points summarizing your recommendation, perhaps recommending proceeding with all or part of the policy plan, perhaps rejecting one part or delaying another.

You will see seven essay questions below, ONLY CHOOSE THREE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER!!   Your answers should be 200 to 400 words (I will count!). Please submit a thoughtful answer with complete sentences and again, check your spelling and grammar. Type your answer under the question you are answering, you may delete the questions you are not answering. 

Questions (select 3)

Essay Question A: How does an organization decide that it needs to exist forever and therefore start an endowment?

Essay Question B: What are the most important management skills a person needs to have to be a good fundraiser?

Essay Question C: What are the chief ethical temptations or risks for a fundraiser?

Essay Question D: How should an organization manage financial trouble when it comes to cash flow and deficit spending?

Essay Question E: Think about something you own or may inherit that has market value but is valuable enough to you that you don’t want to give it away in your lifetime (jewelry, a car, artwork). What would you need to know about an organization in order to set up the terms of your will so that they would receive this asset on your death?

Essay Question F: Does a board’s fiduciary responsibility require that it always be cautious in setting budgetary goals (for example, planning for income high and expenses low)? If not, when is it appropriate for a board to take risks, and how can it monitor the organization’s fiscal progress so as to intervene when the risk-taking is showing signs of bad outcomes?

Essay Question G: Explain the needs and desires of different donors.

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Due in 15 hours.

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Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing observation and measurement as they relate to human services research.

Refer to Ch. 4 and 5 of Beginning Behavioral Research

Address each of the following points in your paper:

·Define and describe the types of reliability. Provide examples of these types of reliability as they apply to human services research or to human services management research.

·Define and describe the types of validity. Provide examples of these types of validity as they apply to human services research or to human services management research.

·Provide examples of a data collection method and data collection instrument used in human services research. Why is it important to ensure that these data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid?

·Provide examples of a different data collection method and a data collection instrument used in managerial research. Why is it important to ensure that these data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines and include at least two references.