The Ombudsman receives several cases from the public against government agencies. In the past, the agency has investigated the Municipal Property Tax Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and other agencies. However, the case of the Hydro One is the largest case it has handled in the recent past. Consumers and taxpayers believe...
The Components of Criminal Justice System: Police, Courts and Corrections Criminal justice system in the USA consists of three major agencies, police, courts and corrections. These agencies are interdependent and have different history, goals and procedures, however, these agencies are closely interconnected. This interconnection is explained by the unity of...
Introduction Planning plays an essential role in decision making procedures that are carried out by governments. It is crucial in managing the relationships prevailing between systems of human nature and systems existing naturally by focusing on several aspects. Some of the crucial aspects in focus include environmental issues, culture, needs...
Introduction The medical services industry experiences some regulations at domestic and international level; the major role for the regulations is to facilitate the provision of quality medical services. The United States of America Food & Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA), is mandated with the role of protecting and promoting public...
Abstract The issue of gun ownership is often controversial in many countries. For instance, in the Unites States, the proponents of civilian gun ownership argue that carrying a gun would ensure the security of citizens and ultimately contribute to the reduction of the crime levels in the society. The opponents...
Introduction Max Weber advances the theory that rules are very basic in the administration of duties. In this regard, Weber strictly advocates for the respect of authority and laid down procedures when undertaking given tasks. This kind of theory is easily applicable to the roles of public administrators because in...
Introduction Public administration is basically a governmental role that prepares civil servants for the delivery of basic services to the public. The main function of public administrators is therefore to facilitate the smooth running of government functions and roles through proper management and upheaval of sound policies (Khan, 2008, p....
Executive Summary Over the past years the issue of cigarette smoking has posed a major problem in the society. Several attempts have been made to come up with a lasting solution but none has proven potent to solve the problem. This study attempts to assess the problem of cigarette smoking...
Introduction Stakeholders in development are personalities or organizations with vested interests in a process or policy development. Policy analysts have for a long time been conscious of the role played by stakeholders as well as the importance of an all inclusive approach to policy making by characterizing all the interest...
Introduction The Global Health Initiative (GHI) is a global health policy launched by the Obama administration. The policy looks at effort building activities that the US government proposes to implement over a six year period. The policy also provides mechanisms on the implementation of the health plan especially on how...
The research context The fall of 1980,s saw the emergence of a new concept relating politics to economics and finance (Roe, 1996: 45). However little research have been able to successful evaluate the link between finance and politics and hence it still remains a topic treated with lots of skeptism....
The impact of different constituents on legislation became a burning issue of the contemporary health care system as nursing professionals can influence the policy-making process with regard to their knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different models and strategies. In this respect, it is necessary to talk about the...
Introduction Environmental safety, protection and management have been key issues that most governments have taken to safeguard the welfare of their people. There has been great emphasis to both public and private sectors to apply processes as well as encourage habits which are environmental friendly. To achieve this, rules and...
Introduction It is the primary objective of any government to protect the welfare of its people; the most important of them all being health. A government does this by setting up mechanisms that will ensure everyone in the society has access to health care and most importantly affordable healthcare. Insurance...
Introduction International Organization for standards defines environmental management system as that component of the overall management system within an organization that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, procedures, practices, and the required resources for establishing, implementing, obtaining, examining, and maintaining the environmental policy. Environmental management system enables private companies, the...
Introduction and history Stimulus package was formulated so as to counter the global economic crisis which had hit many countries across the world. This act is also known as the stimulus or The Recovery Act. The main aim of this act was to generate jobs, advance investment and the customer...
A law is passed whereby all reasonable efforts are to be made to reserve the effects of contamination of all U.S. Water systems. The President, acting through the Attorney General, forms the Water Contamination Control Agency (aka Agency) that immediately bans the discharge of any toxins into U.S. waters. Furthermore,...
Dr. Goodnough’s intent to become the City Commissioner in the City of Mount Clemens is based on the vision and goals of reinventing the city to address the needs of a diverse community. The vision is that Mount Clemens should develop as a city with a range of opportunities for...
Public administration is necessary for the adequate functioning of all spheres of human life, ensuring the safety of citizens and their property. Unfortunately, modern realities indicate that American society has moved far from this ideal. This paper aims to examine four cases of mine explosions in which dozens of people...
Introduction Police corruption is a serious issue in police departments that is not always easy to measure, and it is critical to recognize the variety of its forms. The purpose of the research paper is to explore the state of knowledge regarding this problem and summarize information on the different...
Introduction The Office of Health Safety and Security (HSS) is charged with a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of workers in nuclear weapons production facilities. It does this through policy development, offering technical aid, training, enforcing, and oversight programs. It operates under the Department of Energy (DOE)....
Introduction Following the current technological advancement and modernization, various countries are being faced by crisis in various aspects especially in the economic aspects. As depicted in the budgets of these countries, intensive stagnancy in various economic sectors has occurred as a result of adopting policies which inhibit their usual way...
Introduction In some states, there has been enactment of community rating ordinances that seeks to restrain the degree to which insurance premiums in the health insurance markets can change with an individual’s health status. The state passed laws that sought to increase insurance accessibility for individuals who have high-risk health...
Politics is a term that refers to the existence of authority and power, that enable the governing and influences the allocation of resources. It entails making a decision by a group of individuals in a collective way. It also plays a major role in policymaking. The administration is the state...
GAO (2009) has ascertained that there will be remarkable growth following the decision of the Base Realignment and Closure also known as BRAC, which will lead to significant growth in communities’ transportation systems. The initiatives of other defense will also add to the needs of the transportation. Growth of the...
Domestic policy is the critical area for the evaluation of any government as it influences all ordinary citizens’ lives and well-being. However, considering the current polarization of American society, it is incredibly complicated to provide a fair and unbiased assessment. Still, some conclusions are supported by most experts regardless of...
Introduction Nuclear Energy has found many positive uses worldwide. The use of nuclear energy has not only been to generate electricity but it has also been widely used in medicine and research. The process of nuclear energy production involves breaking up atoms through chain reactions which need to be monitored...
Introduction Presently, COVID 19 has been considered one of the worst diseases ever to emerge. The rate at which the disease continues to spread causes human suffering and devastated the global economy has continued to create several puzzling questions. The documented statistical data indicate that the confirmed Corona Virus cases...
Introduction Some people believe that Nuclear energy is the only source of energy that can meet the increasing energy demands especially in industrialized countries. On the other hand, others are concerned about the effects of nuclear waste on people and the environment. This waste is a radioactive material that comes...
Police Department The organization of police forces is very important in determining the effectiveness of the police. Leaders in police departments will play a vital role in ensuring that not only the organization of the forces exists but also that the forces are effective. The effectiveness of the police organization...
Introduction Regulation can be defined as a set of rules, norms, and mechanisms for their enforcement (Birch et al. 115). When it is done by the state, the objective is typically to steer socially important activities in the direction that would make them comply with the law. The subset of...
The process of running for a local political office may vary depending on the state and the office, but certain basics remain the same. If one belongs to a political party, it is usually a good idea to contact its local committee to discuss the idea of running. While it...
Social policy is a legislative and governmental effort to implement changes that benefit the whole society. Key features of the social policy include legislation, principles, guidelines, and activities influencing people’s favorable quality of life (Koffas, 2017). Social policy aims at benefiting different strata of society and, in this case, it...
The United States is one of the largest federalist projects, the administrative system of which is a point of special interest. It is fair to claim that intergovernmental relations define the government policy’s effectiveness on all levels: federal, state, and local. It is vital to understand the key concepts of...
Introduction Governance is a multi-faceted phenomenon that involves the parent organization’s management, the project’s suppliers/contractors, and the collaboration between them to achieve the shared outcome. In its turn, project governance can be defined as “the use of systems, structures of authority, and processes to allocate resources and coordinate or control...
The education and training of young police officers is a vital task: the future of the country largely depends on its implementation. Students should receive many of the necessary physical, mental, and intellectual skills for quality work. Therefore, educational institutions in this area have developed special programs, taking into account...
Federalism is a political doctrine stressing the importance of the states’ relative autonomy from the federal government and, as such, is a distinct feature of the American government system. Federalism reserves for the states the powers not invested specifically into the federal government and, which should serve to promote the...
Introduction The purpose of this case study is to analyze how to program governance is implemented in government bodies, particularly in terms of the challenges that it encounters. To do so, it will use the example of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the United Arab Emirates, which has recently...
Introduction Considering that the United States of America is the most formidable in economic and political global influence, foreign policy from planning to implementation serves as a challenge that government leaders, voters, and advocacy groups become passionate about. There are various factors and views to understand. But what transpires between...
Introduction The public administration (PA) or civil service domain determines the level at which the branch of political structure that consists of public employees turns the policy decisions of elected politicians into action. Canadian PA is unique in the sense that, unlike its neighboring countries, it includes every non-elected person...
Introduction The conflict between freedom and necessity has always been a subject of heated philosophical and sociological debate. It seems that the question, whether it is permissible to abridge personal freedom for the common good or the greater good, remains unsolved. Naturally, the basis of any society is the compliance...
Introduction Public administration is the process of developing and implementing government policies that enhance social justice in society. Public administration does not only apply to government agencies but also non governmental and private firms, which are supposed to conduct activities for the greater good of society. (Rabin, Hildreth, & Miller,...
Introduction Private enterprises commonly use various instruments aimed to attract knowledge of external stakeholders in order to increase the participation of the latter in enterprises’ decision making and, thus, foster product and service innovation. However, the use of open innovation tools is beneficial for public organizations as well. The main...
British Columbia is found in the far east of Canada and is the sixth Canadian province. The natural endowments of this country, the strategic positioning, and the technological and infrastructural advancements made by British Columbia have enhanced economic and social growth. Over the last 50 years, the British Columbia region...
Introduction Organizational change is a process that is observed in those businesses or institutions that are oriented to further progress or development in order to adapt to the observed trends in the market or industry. The world is constantly changing, and organizations also face the necessity of a change because...
The hiring and recruiting process in public personnel The most important function of the Human Resource department of any organization is that of selecting, hiring, and recruiting personnel to the organization. This process is very lengthy, but in a nutshell, it could entail the following: Drawing up the job description-...
HR functions of deputy department in a federally created authority Feedback regarding the pros and cons of centralised vs decentralised HR responsibilities Human resource management (HRM) is a leadership function that requires the efforts of a qualified person to oversee the activities of an organisation. It can either be centralised...
Abstract The name of my program is Food Security and Sustainable Local Food Systems. There will be thirty participants in the program. The program will be conducted on Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Community Centre. Promotional Plan/Marketing Plan The most effective communication and promotional strategies that...
Understanding the Organization History and Mission of the Organization The Norfolk Department of Human Services was founded on May 4, 1980, as an agency committed to improving the lives of communities, families, and children within the city of Norfolk. The organization has been instrumental in helping families during major disasters...
Non-Cultural Management Issues Within the Organization As a concept, organizational culture can be regarded as a specific pattern of behavior and interactional skills within a work team. These skills appear in the result of the adoption of the organizational norms, rules, values or philosophy by the members of the group....
Introduction The United Arab Emirates has experienced massive economic growth within the past two decades. The government has been closely working with other stakeholders to ensure that there is sustainable growth in all the sectors of the economy. According to Abeyratne (2013), this country is currently considered an economic powerhouse...
Introduction By and large, the representation of women in public administration is still low when compared to men. Although this number has been swelling over the years, it does not automatically imply that political the interests of women are receiving full attention. Important questions are being asked about the exact...
Deputy Department in the Governmental Entity Pros and cons of centralised vs decentralised HR responsibilities One of the dilemmas that organisations encounter arises when deciding on whether to embrace a centralised or decentralised system of human resource management. The two systems have both advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits...
Future Challenges Within the Intelligence Community Although the Intelligence Community may not have fully eliminated security threats, a lot of work has already been done regarding the identification process. It is crucial to mention that the community is large and unless the collected intelligence information is harmonized and analyzed at...
