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PA 584 Intergovernmental Management Discussions Week 1-7 Keller

PA 584 Intergovernmental Management Discussions Week 1-7 Posted by ALL Students 448 Pages Keller

PA 584 Federalism Week 1 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 31 Pages

What is federalism? How does it compare to a unitary system? How does it compare to a confederation? It’s important that people understand how government works and how it affects their lives. Class, why is it important that people understand how government works? What’s the role of Government?…

PA 584 State/Federal Conflict Week 1 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 30 Pages

Have you noted any recent conflicts between a state (i.e., the state where you live) and the federal government? Even if a current dispute does not come to mind, do you feel that issues such as economic problems and health reform can lead to conflicts? How does the federal government influence state government? Why is it important that people understand how government works?…

PA 584 Theories of Federalism Week 2 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 31 Pages

What is meant by dual federalism? When did this view of the relationship between the federal and state governments first develop? Is this theory still prevalent today? What is dual federalism? What are some other advantages of dual federalism?…

PA 584 Federal Departments and Agencies Week 2 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 44 Pages

How and why are executive departments created? Which ones were created in the early years of our nation?  How are local and state government agency’s influenced by federal laws? what are some other disadvantages to federalism as it relates to state laws? What are some methods public officials can do to build more trust among constituents?…

PA 584 Why Do We Have So Many Governments? Week 3 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 32 Pages

In your opinion, why do we have so many different governments in the United States of America? For example, have you ever noticed how many governments exist where you live? If so, please pick one and explain why, in your view, it exists. Class, in your opinion what is the role of the Federal Government? what are some other disadvantages to federalism as it relates to state laws? how do consumer behavior influence government spending?…

PA 584 Compare/Contrast Dillon’s Rule and Home Rule Week 3 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 33 Pages

How did Dillon’s rule come about? Is it still in effect today in some states? How is home rule an alternative, and is it available in all states? Class, list some other ways government influences businesses? In your opinion, how do Government Departments influence society? What’s the importance of local Government?…

PA 584 Government Revenues Week 4 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 32 Pages

Taxes are a primary source of government revenue. What types of tax do you notice in your daily life? For example, is there a state income tax in your state? What about sales taxes? What’s the difference between tax avoidance?  What are some legitimate ways that consumers can reduce their taxes? What’s the difference between tax avoidance. What are some legitimate ways that consumers can reduce their taxes?…

PA 584 Federal Funding Week 4 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 30 Pages

The federal government provides funding to state and local governments in various ways. Let’s start with some basics to see how this may be done. To start, what is a grant? How does a grant differ from a loan? Why are federal grants important? What are some challenges these organizations may face as a result of being only grant funded?…

PA 584 Public Policy Week 5 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 31 Pages

What is meant by the term public policy? Is there such a thing as good or bad public policy? Why is it important that consumers understand the importance of public policy? How does public policy influence voting? In your opinion how has consumer behavior influence government spending?…

PA 584 Strategic Planning Week 5 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 30 Pages

What are some of the difficulties in strategic planning? Are some of those challenges unique in the context of a governmental agency? What are some other benefits of strategic planning? Why is group participation very important when it comes to strategic planning?  In your opinion, why is long term goal setting important?…

PA 584 Ethics Laws and Rules Week 6 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 32 Pages

In your opinion, can ethics be legislated? For instance, can we have laws that cover all possible scenarios? Class, do you feel elected officials should be held to the same standards as everyone? How do individuals in Leadership positions who practice good ethics influence public opinion? How does public opinion influence change? Why is it important that people in today’s society hold government agencies accountable?…

PA 584 Code of Ethics Week 6 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 33 Pages

What is a code of ethics? What is the role of a code of ethics in public administration? Who do you think should establish a code: an agency, the overall government, or an outside organization? Class, do you feel zero tolerance policies is a great way to reduce unethical behavior? What are some other methods companies can use to reduce unethical behavior? Do you feel a person’s personal ethics may determine their level of accountability?…

PA 584 Performance Evaluations Week 7 Discussions 1 ALL Students Posts 35 Pages

What methods are available for evaluating the performance of an agency? Class, what do employee evaluations measure and why are they important? What are some other methods that can used to evaluate employees? Why is it important that people in today’s society hold government agencies accountable?…

PA 584 Accountability and Ethics Week 7 Discussions 2 ALL Students Posts 34 Pages

In your opinion, how is accountability intertwined with ethics? Why do you feel this way? Class, where do you think a person gets their ethics from? What are some other methods you feel that can used to reduce unethical behavior from public officials? What are some other methods you feel that can used to reduce unethical behavior from public officials? In your opinion, how does personal ethics influence accountability?…