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Information Theory as an Explanation for Policy
Failure : This 6 page report discusses public policy and whether or not when
policy fails, if "implementation theory" can be pointed to as a convincing
explanation of the failure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Polfail.wps
Assessing Juvenile Delinquency : A 4
page paper on the best way to use government funds to prevent and treat juvenile
delinquency. The writer suggests two programs that deserve funding, as an alternative to
incarceration. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Juvdel.wps
Bureaucracy : Approximately 5
pages containing five short essays relevant to public administration. Topics discussed
include : bureaucracies, Rourke's views on contemporary politics, Federalism,
administrative accountability, and the paradigms of public administration. No bibliography
available. Bureauc.wps
The Bureaucracy Of Education :
A 5 page paper discussing education in the U.S. since the 17th century and how it's become
more and more bureacratic. No Bibliography. Edubea.pws
Government Bureaucracy : A 5
page paper on the bureaucracy in today’s government. Other terms discussed in the
paper deregulation, monitoring, accountability, and responsiveness as they pertain to
government. Govbur.wps
Max Weber’s Theories of
Bureaucracy : This 8 page paper looks at German social scientist Max Weber’s
definitions, characteristics, and value of bureaucracy. It also reviews his opinion that
bureaucracies serve a social good and have a significant role in human development.
Bibliography lists five sources. Webermax.wps
Bureaucracy & Weber : Sociologist
Max Weber’s work is discussed in light of recent observations by James Q. Wilson, in
this 5 page paper. Bureaucracy is discussed in a general sense as well, which includes
specific examples such as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Internal Revenue Service.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Irsdmv.wps
Will Bureaucracy Survive? : A 5 page
paper discussing the likelihood of the survival of bureaucracy through the millennium.
Warren Bennis predicted in Changing Organizations that the bureaucratic
organizations as we have known them would disappear by the end of this century. Though
Bennis’ timing appears to be incorrect, his theory gains more credibility with each
passing day. Without question, bureaucracy will last at least until the millennium, and
even well into it. Before another though? It is much more likely that Bennis’
prediction will be seen, even by this generation, to come to bear. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Willsurv.wps
Business, Politics, & Community / Case :
A comprehensive 8 page look at the J. Paul Getty Trust, headquartered in Los Angeles,
California. Discussing its role as a public organization, the writer looks at the Trust's
strong political influence and its commitment or lack thereof to the community.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Califcom.wps
Case Evaluation / Public Policy Analysis
: 19 pages worth of essays on specific policy analyses ranging from the provision of
medical services for the homeless to increasing the driving age, and more. Available as an
entire document or sold separately in 2-3 page essays. No Bibliography. Policyan.wps
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"Drugs, Policy, and Society"
: An 11 page analytical discussion of early legislative policy and how it compares to
the contemporary war on drugs. Especially useful to those studying policy & planning,
sociology, and/or public administration. Bibliography lists 14+ sources. Drugpoli.wps
Essays in Public Administration/Politics
: 2 essays, each three pages in length. Essay #1 examines the various decision-making
models that were used by those involved in deciding U.S. policy during the Cuban Missile
Crisis. Essay # 2 looks at the role that national interest plays in public policy and
decision-making. No Bibliography. Cubaetc.wps
Essays in Public Administration/Politics # 2
: A shorter, 5 page version of Cuba etc.wps, prepared by a different
writer. No Bibliography. Cubaetc2.wps
Policy Analysis of the Greenhouse Effect
: 15 pages in length. The author discusses the policy analysis of the Greenhouse
Effect. The problem of the greenhouse effect is defined. The different proposals are
discussed. A recommendation is made to curtail the greenhouse effect. Several sources
cited. Greenpol.
Public Administrators And The Survival Of
Community Hospitals : A 15 page paper in which the writer argues that public
administrators can assist in the survivability of community hospitals in four ways: (1)
helping the community hospitals contain their costs; (2) designing and participating in
community awareness programs that seek to gain the confidence of the public in community
hospitals and in community health services; (3) assist community hospitals seeking to
affiliate and merge in ways that best serve the community; (4) maintain the focus on the
community as a whole by working with larger institutions and smaller institutions to meet
the focus of those businesses while serving the community. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Comhosp2.wps
Public Administration / Law Enforcement :
An 8 page research paper on the changes in public administration theory and its
application to law enforcement. Particular attention is paid to the ideal and
effectiveness of community policing. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Padmnlaw.wps
Interest Groups and the U.S. Supreme Court
: 15 pages in length. Excellent for anyone studying judicial systems or public
administration ...With much attention paid to several modern cases, this report examines
the role that special interest groups have in determining the decisions of Supreme Court
Justices. It is argued that special interest groups have actually come to have a bit too
much power today and that their resulting abuses should be curtailed. The cases of
Clarence Thomas and of Robert Bork are used as primary points of discussion. Bibliography
lists 11 sources and a FREE annotated bibliography briefly describes their use in the
paper. Judicnom.wps
Judicial Bias : A 19 page research
paper on judicial bias and its various forms. The writer details conservative and liberal
bias in the federal courts, ideological bias, racial and sex bias, and corruption.
Bibliography lists 15 sources. Judgbias.wps
Judicial Review : The debate over
whether or not the courts should embrace judicial restraint or judicial activism is
reviewed in this 5 page paper. The purpose of judicial review is discussed. Roe v. Wade is
highlighted as an example of a case that continues to be discussed as both an
exemplification of restraint and review. Robert Bork is portrayed as a contemporary
philosopher who supports restraint, or even discarding review altogether. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Judrev.wps
Judicial Review # 2 : In 6 pages, the
writer discusses the concept of judicial review, what it is, how it works, agencies
involved, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Jrev2.wps
Judicial Review & Its Ultimate Impact
Upon Public Administration/Book Review :
4 pages in length. An analytical review of Earl M. Maltz's book entitled "Rethinking
Constitutional Law: Originalism, Interventionism, and the Politics of Judicial
Review" in which the writer finds Maltz's views to be unrealistic because they tend
to de-recognize the human qualities of judicial members. This essay largely examines
political participation and its role in public administration. Standard bibliography lists
more than 10 sources and a Free annotated bibliography details their usage
in brief. Please send us e-mail
for more details. Judicial.wps
Synopsis Of Lindblom’s "The
Policy Making Process" : An 11 page paper discussing the method by which
governmental policy is made and implemented. While proponents of one party point at the
ills of the other, Lindblom demonstrates that the parties are valuable in the grounding
framework they provide, while simultaneously clearly presenting the partisan views brought
to nearly all policy analysis. The importance of the work is that it gives the
"average" citizen the background needed to be able to admonish their elected
officials to put aside blatant partisan views, and work for the good of the country and
for all its citizens.. Bibliography lists 1 source. Lindblom.doc
On Becoming a United States Citizen : A
5 page research paper on the rights and duties of citizenship, and how to become
naturalized. The writer details what citizenship is, what its benefits are, and how to
obtain it. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Citznshp.wps
The Demise of the Community Hospital : A
15 page paper on the demise of community hospitals through mergers with larger systems.
The paper discusses this topics and also other options incorporated by smaller
institutions, including merging with other similar institutions and specializing in
specific fields. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Commhosp.wps
Performance-Based Monitoring : Performance
monitoring refers to a system or process for measuring the results achieved by public
programs. In this 1 page paper, the writer thoroughly explains the concept, performance
indicators, and the role of feedback. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Perfbase.wps *TOTAL
PRICE FOR THIS PAPER ONLY $ 10.95 !
Policy Analysis / Paying Teens Money to Avoid
Pregnancy : In this 6 page case analysis, the writer evaluates a plan proposed by
Denver, Colorado's Planned Parenthood Chapter to pay certain teenage girls a dollar a day
for avoiding pregnancy. The social ramifications of this controversial idea are assessed
and the writer takes the position of the National Board for this esteemed association in
deciding whether to support or ex-communicated the Denver Chapter for actually
implementing the idea-- one that is in direct violation of Planned Parenthood's stated
goals and ideology. All sides are considered and recommendations are made. Based on case
handout.. no longer available. No Bibliography. Policywr.wps
Organizing & Administering Programs For
Families & Individuals : A 10 page paper that deals with the technicalities in
starting a nonprofit organization emphasizing the need for an overall strategic plan.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. NonpOrgs.rtf
"Total Quality Government" :
In this 7 page essay on bureaucracy, the writer describes how the managerial concepts
behind T.Q.M. (Total Quality Management) can be applied to government
& public administration. Elimination of programs that are not cost-effective, more
efficient handling of projects, and a radical transformation of current bureaucracy are
among the many ideas explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Tqmessay.wps
Collecting Parking Fines In The State Of New
Jersey : A 5 page paper exploring the problem of collecting parking fines in the
state of New Jersey. Information related to the problem is discussed as are solutions
other cities have instituted. Recommendations are made as to possible alternative to
correct the problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Par.wps
An Argument To Raise N.J.'s Speed Limit to 65
M.P.H. : New Jersey is one of few states in the U.S. that still enforces a maximum
speed limit of 55 miles per hour. This 2 page essay first looks at some of the reasons why
NJ lawmakers are reluctant to change and then provides an argument for them to reconsider
based upon statistical data & information from other states where raised speed limits
have actually reduced driver-related problems & fatalities ! Bibliography lists
3 sources. Speedlim.wps
The Social & Economic Feasibility of Passive
Restraints : A 6 page professional presentation in which the writer argues
against the use of passive restraints in automobiles as an effective way to reduce
automobile-related injuries and fatalities. Various safety hazards and costs are pointed
out and it is realized that although passive restraints will save lives, there are
alternative methods that will be statistically more effective and economical as well.
Based on data provided in handout-- no longer available. Passrest.wps
The History of Traffic Law : A 4 page
paper documenting the origins of traffic law in Western Civilization. The writer provides
an overview of the basic history from thousands of years ago to the present (literally
from chariots to automobiles !) behind traffic laws and the progression from the origin to
the need for laws in the present day. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Lawtraff.wps
Tort Law / Risk Management As applied To Public
Recreation : A 10 page research paper which details tort law as it applies toward
risk management in parks and other public recreation. The writer demonstrates how the
litigious nature of current American society makes knowledge of this area a necessity for
successful management of any public recreational facility. A particular emphasis is placed
on risk management as it applies to supervision issues in tort law. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Riskrec.wps
Town Meeting / Analytical Reflections : In
this 6 page essay, the writer re-caps events and issues covered at a local town meeting
they attended. Issues in public administration, roles of municipal executives, and various
procedural functions are all included in the discussion. Town budget information, tax
issues, and more are covered. No bibliography. Townmeet.wps
Town Meeting / Community Issues :
6 pages in length. This report covers the topics of a municipal township meeting and some
of the key issues raised concerning youths and the community, police work, and budgeting
concerns. The writer points out how especially concerned members present were about
tax-related issues. No bibliography. Townmet2.wps
Bluewater Sewage, Electrical,
& Water Association (SEWA) : This 7 page paper
examines the controversy surrounding a small community being pressured into
"modernizing." Bibliography lists three sources. Sewage.wps
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services /
Public Admin. Example :
A 6 page definitional overview of public administration and how the United States
Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level development concerned with people
and humanistic concerns, constitutes a primary example of how the concept works.
Information on the various sub-departments and their functions is provided. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Publiadm.wps
The United Postal Service : A 5
page paper on the internal workings of the mail system in the U.S. Included is a brief
overview and history of the Postal Service along with economic and financial data.
Bibliography included. Uspo.wps
The National Environmental Policy Act :
An 11 page paper that provides an outlines of the NEPA and also considers the issues
surrounding its implementation. Bibliography lists nine sources. Nepa.wps
Tennessee Valley Authority : A 6 page
paper on the TVA that explores the political forces behind its establishment, its mission
statement, and how the TVA cultivates customers through community involvement.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Tva.wps
Utility Deregulation in Pennsylvania: Panacea or
Pain ? : A 3 page paper evaluating and discussing the pros and cons of the
deregulation of electric companies in the state of PA-- concluding that it should indeed
benefit the Pennsylvania consumer. Bibliography cites several sources. Penelec.wps
Electric Utility Deregulation : A 15
page paper discussing the macroeconomic effects of deregulation of the domestic electric
utility industry. Discusses the impact to large-scale users, as well as individual
consumers, how deregulation will affect the utility companies themselves in terms of
profitability, and the impact of deregulation in commodities trading. Bibliography lists
12 sources. Elecutil.wps
Deregulation Of The Electric Utility Industry
: 7 pages in length. The time for electric utility deregulation has arrived. Welcomed
after decades of tight monopoly, businesses and residential consumers alike are looking
forward to the opportunity of choosing their own utility provider and enjoying decreased
rates. There are drawbacks to the plan, however, as there usually are with most two-sided
situations. The writer addresses the proposed deregulation and discusses how it will
impact the public. Extensive bibliography included. Dregu.wps
Challenges & Advantages of Retrofitting Old
Power Plants to Achieve Modern Environmental Compliance : This 70 page paper
considers the issue of retrofitting old power plants and the challenges and advantages
that correspond with bringing these plants up to environmental standards. As a component
of addressing this issue, this paper will also evaluate the necessity for upgrading
existing plants, the emerging concerns and reasoning surrounding the urgency for
environmental compliance, and the problems that have occurred in past attempts at
transforming existing power plants throughout the world. Bibliography lists 40 sources. MHpowerp.wps
Deregulation’s Effect On Small
Market Radio : A 5 page paper on the effects of deregulation’s potential in a
rural Pennsylvania market that includes 3 FM stations owned by the same group. Radio is
one of the few things that is still a growth market after having been in existence for so
many years. Rather than declining, its increase is assumed to be because of its ability to
blend with other activities that are competitive with other media forms, such as
television and the Internet. Radio is still the choice of commuters and is one of the few
things that can be simultaneous with other, competing, activities. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Radio.wps
U.S. Transportation & The
Impact Of the A.D.A. : A 10 research page paper that describes the effects of the
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act on transportation in the U.S. The writer presents the
concept that while companies, government agencies and transit centers have attempted to
provide accessibility to disabled Americans, there are many hidden problems that prevent
many disabled from accessing transportation at all. The relevant roles of the Federal
Highway Administration, the Department of Traffic, and more are discussed. Bibliography
lists 10 sources. Distrans.wps
Welfare Systems / The Transfer of Payments :
A 6 page essay on Welfare States and services offered under our own system including
Medicare, social security, unemployment, etc; Comparisons are made between the U.S. and
other countries. No Bibliography. Polfinal.wps
Public Policy In The US, Europe And Japan : This
8 page paper considers two specific public policy issues, the extent of governmental
control in health care funding, and the decentralization of education, and then relates
the differences in the US, Europe and Japan relative to related public policy.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Pubpoli4.wps
Singapore’s Public Administration :
A 15 page research paper on the governmental structure of Singapore and the
government’s influence in the economic advances of the country. Singapore is no
longer a developing nation, having officially crossed over the line into
"developed" status in 1996. Their economic level is the highest of all of the
region of Southeast Asia, and their per capita income has already surpassed that of both
Great Britain and Germany. They are expected to surpass US per capita income in 1997.
Singapore’s government has some qualities that the western world sees as oddities,
but the west is now giving new attention to the balance the country has achieved in
maintaining the benefits of a strong government while avoiding its detriments.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Singadm.wps
Book Review / Osborne and Gaebler’s
"Reinventing Government" : A 10 page paper that provides a chapter by
chapter overview of Osborne and Gaebler's book "Reinventing Government."
Bibliography lists no additional sources. Reventg.wps
Reinventing Government / Applied Practice :
A 10 page paper defining a model for the government serious about reinventing itself
according to the principles outlined in Osborne and Gaebler. The book’s 1992
publication gave rise to the federal government’s concerted effort to increase
efficiency and operate more like a business than a barely-mobile behemoth with promising
results. The resulting National Public Review shows impressive measures attained in the
five years of operation. The paper outlines characteristics of an entrepreneurial
organization and a model of that process that can be adapted by governments of any size.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Reinvg.wps
Douglas Yates / "The Ungovernable City"
: A 5 page book review that outlines Yates' premise about the local governmental
inadequacies that have resulted in the diminished capacity urban centers, including New
York and New Haven. No additional sources cited. Yates.wps
Pierre Clavel / "The Progressive City"
: A 5 page book review of Pierre Clavels work on progressive civic government during
the 1970s and 1980s. No additional sources cited. Clavel.wps
Jim McGuigan's Culture & The Public Sphere
: A 12 page paper that provides an overview of McGuigan's work and then also considers
the implications of his work through a critique in terms of its application. Bibliography
lists no additional sources. Mcguigan.wps
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