public admin questions

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keep answers in order with question #

1.Explain the pros and cons of the politics- administration dichotomy as espoused by Woodrow Wilson

2.Explain the politics of administrative reforms
3.Discuss the benefits and weakness of bureaucratic discretion to public sector management
4.Explain how public budget could be political
5.From what you have learnt so far, briefly explain the key responsibilities of public administrators and the best way of meeting the responsibilities
6.Discuss the importance of administrative communication to public decision making and performance
7.Explain how ethical choices influence the decision making and performance of public administrators in recent times
8.Why is the issue of illegal immigration a good example of the intergovernmental relations mess in the US
9.How does administrative responsibility contribute to the attainment of public interest
10.Discuss the various uses of public budget

Critical Thinking Exercise – Spin Doctoring

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Case. Spin doctoring is form of impression management that has been in the repertoire of public relations practitioners for four decades. The term refers to the tactic of shifting the focus off of the negative and harmful aspects of something by substituting another issue that has positive connotations. Spin doctors change the terms of public perception and debate using the mass media, which today includes blogs and social media like Facebook. Spin doctoring is an international phenomenon the serves the interests of organizations in every sector of society.

The tobacco industry is considered to be the classic case of spin doctoring. After 1966 when the Surgeon General of the U.S. pronounced that cigarette packages must carry a health warning, the tobacco industry found a way to offset the damaging publicity by sponsoring sports and arts events and giving grants for community development. By de-emphasizing the dangers of smoking and emphasizing the positive contributions being made to community life, Big Tobacco trivialized the health problems and turned attention instead to its displays of corporate social responsibility.

A contemporary example of spin doctoring relates to the claim that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, which was the original rationale for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. When the intelligence about weapons of mass destruction proved to be faulty, the debate was quickly and skillfully shifted by spin doctors to a humanitarian argument that the Iraqi people must be freed from the clutches Saddam Hussein the ruthless dictator. While no evidence of weapons of mass destruction could be found, mass graves of Iraqi citizens killed at the behest of Saddam Hussein could be found and thus, legitimate the invasion.

The debate over climate change and global warming is very similar in some ways to the tobacco example because it involves the efforts of hydrocarbons producers to debunk the hypothesis that global warming is primarily caused by the high levels of CO2 emissions associated with the consumption of fossil fuels. By spinning the argument away from CO2 emissions towards touting how technology is producing cleaner, greener fuels, the hydrocarbon industry gives the appearance of being environmentally responsible at a time when the pressure from environmental organizations like Greenpeace and the Suzuki Foundation, and high-profile environmentalists like Al Gore cannot be denied.

Your Assignment: Use critical thinking to analyze the following three questions relating to aspects of persuasion. Specifically utilized the particular course concept or concepts stated in each question.

  • Which paths(s) to persuasion is/are present in the global warming case?
  • How does the tobacco industry example fit into our understanding of impression management?
  • Is spin doctoring the same as propaganda or is it fundamentally different? Address the weapons of mass destruction case in your answer.

United States Healthcare Expenditures

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Please refer to Grading Rubric

Find statistics on where and how the United States spends most of its healthcare-related funds. Analyze the data and develop a 2-3 page paper that contains the following information:

  • Identify and explain what the United States spends most of its healthcare-related funds on (1 page).
  • Provide a recommendation argument to Congress on how the government can save money or how money in healthcare should be re-allocated (1-2 pages).

For current data, try searching online for “United States Healthcare Expenses.”

Module 1 Written Assignment RUBRIC – United States Healthcare Expenditures

Criteria

Weight

Identified and explained how the US spends funds in at least 1 page

15

In 1-2 pages, developed a well-organized argument to Congress on how healthcare finances should be re-allocated.

30

Accurately identified strategies to save money on healthcare-related expenditures.

20

Used APA formatting and proper spelling and grammar

5

Used APA formatting and proper spelling and grammar

70

2 PAGE PAPER. A minimum of 3 scholarly resources from outside of class need to be used.

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Directions

Compose a 2-3 page paper that addresses the exercise posed in “Your Turn – A Sports Sales Plan” beginning on page 510 of the Mikovich text. APA formatting standards must be followed. A minimum of 3 scholarly resources from outside of class need to be used.

Questions:

  1. Of the above information, what is most important in your design of a sales incentive plan for the three sales staff? How does this information affect your plan design?
  2. Your book talks about unit rate plans. Which of these types of plan would you use for sales of tickets? Which plan might be appropriate for sales of advertising? Why?
  3. What factors influence the dollar amount you can pay for increases in ticket sales?

Refer to the attachment- Please let me know if you have any questions

Preparing an Income Statement, Retained Earnings Statement, and Balance Sheet

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Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students become familiar with the presentation of the income statement and the retained earnings statement, including how parts of the financial statement is evaluated to determine the operational success of the business.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, p. 36

Scenario: On June 1, 2017, Elite Service Co. was started with an initial investment in the company of $22,100 cash. Below are the assets, liabilities, and common stock of the company June 30, 2017, and the revenues and expenses for the month of June, its first month of operations:

Cash

$ 4,600

Notes payable

$12,000

Accounts receivable

4,000

Accounts payable

500

Service revenue

7,500

Supplies expense

1,000

Supplies

2,400

Maintenance and repairs expense

600

Advertising expense

400

Utilities expense

300

Equipment

26,000

Salaries and wages expense

1,400

Common stock

22,100

In June, the company issues no additional stock but paid dividends of $1,400.

Prepare an income statement, retained earnings statement, and balance sheet analyzing your findings using the questions below, in a total of 1,050 words:

  • Briefly address whether the company’s first month of operations was a success.
  • Discuss the company’s decision to distribute a dividend.

Use the Excel® spreadsheet to show your work and submit it with your analysis.

provide two qualitative, two quantitative and two mixed method annotated bibliographies and justify why they will utilized in my study.

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I have to provide two qualitative, two quantitative and two mixed method annotated bibliographies and justify why they will utilized in my study. I have already done some work and would like you to review what I have already done but then to assist me in establishing if the articles are in fact under the correct headings of qualitative and quantitative and mixed methods. There are three journals that I need assistance with annotating. I would greatly appreciate any assistance to with this. there is one journal article that I cannot attach as I cannot get a PDF version. Thank you very much. 

“Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling” , writing homework help

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You will complete a book review of Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by McMinn that consists of 4 sections, each with a current APA heading. Use the provided template which has a correct title page, headings, and examples of in-text citations, and reference page (McMinn listed as the reference). You will not use any additional sources for this paper.

Summary (35 points)

The McMinn book can be divided into 2 broad “parts.” The first part comprises chapters 1–2 and in those chapters, McMinn lays down a foundation for the rest of the book. In your summary of the first 2 chapters, explain the essential elements in McMinn’s approach to the integration of psychology, theology, and spirituality into counseling. If you had to identify the most important concepts in McMinn’s foundation, what would they be? Present your points clearly, with ideas organized by paragraphs. The second part of the book comprises the application chapters (chapters 3–8). In your summary of these chapters, identify the most important elements of each chapter that best characterize McMinn’s approach to integration. Consider using a separate paragraph for the summary points from each of the chapters. For length, the first section of your paper should be the longest section (1–2+ pages suggested).

Personal Reflection (10 points)

We often remember what speaks to us personally. Pick out a few concepts from McMinn that most resonated with you and tell us why they touched you personally. Make sure you provide a clear tie-in to a main point from McMinn. Do not just tell a personal story prompted by secondary points – stick to the main ideas. Make this section approximately 1 page.

Analysis (20 points)

What did you find truly unique about McMinn’s approach? What was most helpful? What suggestions from McMinn will be most difficult to utilize in your own counseling? In this section, pick out 3–5 unique ideas (generally not found in every other book on Christian counseling) and explain why you found them unique, or difficult, absolutely essential, or impossible to apply, etc. Highlight the 3–5 unique points to make them obvious to the reader and make this section approximately 1 page. What you write in this section must exhibit that you read this book thoughtfully.

Application (20 points)

Think of how you would apply concepts from this book to your work as a human services counselor. First, briefly describe the setting in which you will most likely work (or presently do work)—community services agency, hospital, adoption agency, church counseling center, probation office, etc. Then for your particular agency, list at least 5 important concepts from McMinn that you most likely will apply in your work on that setting. Briefly explain how you would apply McMinn’s concepts. Why did you choose those particular concepts? You could also explain the challenges you might face as you seek to integrate psychology/theology/spirituality into your human services counseling. In this section, provide a numbered list of concepts. This section should be approximately 1 or more pages.

Keep in mind that while the template with correct and current APA formatting is provided, you must present your ideas using professional (graduate level) writing. Writing quality will count for 15 points of your total. Note that page length is suggested; you will not be penalized for going over the suggested length unless the longer length reveals poor writing. Sections shorter than the suggested length may indicate inadequate content.

Creating a plan of care

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Creating a Plan of Care

Utilizing the information you have gathered over the last four weeks regarding the specific illness group you identified, this week, you will create a plan of care for your chronic illness group.

In a Microsoft Word document of 5-6 pages formatted in APA style, (this page requirement includes the holistic care plan). Include the following in your plan:

  • Provide a brief introduction describing the chronically ill group you selected and rationale for selecting this illness and the participants.
    • Clearly identify the Healthy People 2020 topic chosen and why this topic was selected.
  • Develop a holistic plan of care including patient, family and friends acceptance of the diagnosis, coping and impact on plan of care.
  • Summarize the information gathered in each week (Weeks 1–4) over 2 to 3 pages. This is should not to be copied and pasted from previous assignments.
  • Create a care plan for your chronic illness group organized using the following headings:
    • Nursing Diagnoses (at least 3 related to topic and interview results)
    • Assessment Data (objective and subjective)
    • Interview Results
    • Desired Outcomes
    • Evaluation Criteria
    • Actions and Interventions
    • Evaluation of Patient Outcomes
  • Identify strategies for the family or caregiver in the care plan and provide your rationale on how they will work.

Support your responses with examples and information from library resources, textbook and lectures.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.

• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

Submission Details

  • Name your document SU_NSG4055_W5_Project _LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Research Topic, Outline, & Initial Bibliography

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Write a short summary of the moral or ethical issue that you have decided to investigate for the purpose of a formal research paper and presentation. Remember, this preferably needs to be related to your major and/or chosen career path.

  1. Introduce the topic or issue, and state the main question at hand. If you have a thesis already, include it here.
  2. Create a preliminary outline (remember, it’s for a 15-20 page paper).
  3. Add a reference list of 10 sources that you have found that mainly or primarily address the issue. These should be peer-reviewed and of a scholarly nature.

Research topic would be firing someone in the work place.

Major is Entrepreneurship

APA format

Controls Protocols and Threats, What do they protect against

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You are in charge of cybersecurity for a major online sales company. It is imperative that you have the most effective cybersecurity available, Resolution after an attack has occurred is not a viable solution. You need to make sure an attack never occurs.

Create an 8- to 10-slide multimedia rich PowerPoint® presentation, including interactive diagrams, media, or videos, displaying the most common controls, protocols, and associated threats to your business. Include the following in your presentation:

  • What do they protect against?
  • What is their purpose?

Write a 1- to 2-page analysis of your findings answering the following questions.

  • How are they implemented to defend against attacks and to limit risk?
  • What significance do the OSI, TCP/IP, and SANS 20 Controls play in network protection?
  • What controls and protocols would you find in a security policy?