Week 2 – Assignment: Evaluate Public Management Theories

Instructions

Evaluating theories is an important aspect of policymaking. Public management often involves policymaking through practical and applied organizational operations. While theory is important in public management, having an applied approach sometimes helps test the validity of specific theories. Therefore, evaluating public management theories is an essential element of leadership in the public sector.

As a manager and policymaker in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, prepare a written assessment of a management theory and illustrate your understanding of this theory by outlining its key components, including purpose, contributions, and effectiveness. Your assignment should include the following:

• Define the theory and explain its purpose in public management.
• Critique the effectiveness of the theory in daily operations.
• Determine potential challenges associated with this theory and provide examples to support your findings.

Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Week 3 – Assignment: Facilitate Interdisciplinary Coordination in Public Organizations

Instructions

As an emergency response clinical director within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), develop a memorandum of agreement for collaboration between your office at NIH and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding joint effort in fighting an imminent disease epidemic. Both teams will be stationed in the state of Florida. Both agencies will share a treatment center providing vaccination to local residents. Decide which portion of the treatment center the NIH will occupy and which the CDC will be in charge of operating.

Ensure your memorandum includes the following:

• Specify the essential details of the mission and the role each agency will play.
• Explain the length and terms of the agreement between NIH and CDC.
• Determine potential challenges and limitations associated with the joint initiatives.
• Dictate the management style of both agencies.

Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 4-6 pages, not including title and reference pages.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.