MPA 503 Wk 1 Discussion – Themes in Public Administration: Politics, Performance, Accountability

Post a total of 3 substantive responses of 175 or more words per post over 2 or more separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

The textbook mentions 3 big themes in public administration: politics, performance, and accountability. Based on this week’s assigned readings, respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Is private administration better than public administration? Why or why not? What are some opportunities for public–private partnership?
• Why is trust in government important? What can public administrators do to build public trust in government?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies of 175 or more words each to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

MPA 503 Wk 2 Discussion – Five Myths About the Size of Government

Post a total of 3 substantive responses of 175 or more words per post over 2 or more separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 or more words:

According to Kettl (2021), the demand for services from the government has increased since the end of World War II. The services include, but are not limited to, roads, food safety, mass transit, better schools, and a stronger health and economic safety net.

Kettl also described five myths about the size of the government. Select one of the five myths, and in 175 words address the following:

• Give a brief synopsis of the myth.
• Cite facts that describe why the claims are false.
• Recommend ways to help the public deal with this misinformation.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies of 175 or more words to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

MPA 503 Wk 3 Discussion – Government Regulation

Post a total of 3 substantive responses of 175 or more words per post over 2 or more separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Using what we learned this week from our readings, respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is the difference between social regulation and economic regulation?
• How much regulation is too much regulation?
• What are some areas of government in which more regulation or less regulation is necessary?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies of 175 or more words to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

MPA 503 Wk 4 Discussion – Problems in Executive Management

Post a total of 3 substantive responses of 175 or more words per post over 2 or more separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Discuss the problems of executive management in the executive branch, such as the lack of managerial ability among top elected officials, the brief tenures of political appointees, the conflicting goals between the White House and the department in the realm of staffing choices, and the existence of interdepartmental friction.
• Do you think these problems are inherent in a government the size and scope of the United States or do you think they are due to antiquated systems that need to be reformed?
• How can they be reformed to promote better management in the executive branch?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies of 175 or more words to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

MPA 503 Wk 5 Discussion – The 2002 E-Government Act

Post a total of 3 substantive responses of 175 or more words per post over 2 or more separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

The Electronic Government (E-Government) Act of 2002 was enacted to promote greater use of the Internet and other technologies to improve the public’s access to government information and services, improve government decision-making, and enhance accountability and transparency.

Cory Booker is now a United States Senator representing New Jersey.

Visit Cory Booker’s Twitter account and respond to 1 of the following prompts in a minimum of 175 words.

• How is Senator Booker making use of online social media, in comparison to his use of the technology as a mayor?
• How well has government improved the use of the Internet and technology in the past 20 years? How can e-government be improved during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• How can local, state, or federal government agencies use (leverage) social media to improve interaction between the government and the public?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies of 175 or more words to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

MPA 503 Wk 6 Discussion – Political Interference

Post a total of 3 substantive responses of 175 or more words per post over 2 or more separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Political interference describes instances where the political or personal views of the elected/appointed official interfere with decision-making responsibilities The text discusses several scenarios where politics interfered with public administration.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Describe some areas of responsibility where the decision-maker’s political values can interfere with objective decision-making.
• Do you think public administration has to be political or not?
• How can public administration decision-makers balance political values with doing what is best for the public?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies of 175 or more words to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.