Define the concepts of interconnectedness and complexity as it relates to urban planning.  Why are these two concepts so important to urban planning?

Define the concepts of interconnectedness and complexity as it relates to urban planning. Why are these two concepts so important to urban planning? Explain what Woodrow Wilson (1887) meant when he claimed that politics and administration should be considered to exist separately from each other. How do the concepts of interconnectedness and complexity compare to the theory posited by Woodrow Wilson claiming that administration is separate from politics? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Discuss identified program plan including activities and implementation strategies

Select a topic of interest from Healthy People 2020. Provide an overview of the topic along with the Healthy People 2020 goal for the problem. Identify a program aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality for that problem on a city, county, or statewide level. In a one to two page summary, address the following.a. Identify the problemb. Provide an overview of the problemc. Review of epidemiologic and demographic data on mortality/morbidity and riskd. Present the goals and objectives of Healthy People 2020Discuss identified program plan including activities and implementation strategies

Explain in your own words the information security concerns that exist in protecting the United States’ national infrastructure.

Read the Infosecurity magazine article “Using Information Security to Protect Critical National Infrastructure: Energy Sector is Hackers’ Biggest Target”, located at http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2310/using-information-security-to-protect-critical-national-infrastructure-energy-sector-is-hackers-biggest-target-/. Write a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you: Explain in your own words the information security concerns that exist in protecting the United States’ national infrastructure.Describe why the author of the article says that oil and gas industries are prime targets for cyber criminals more than other infrastructures and state whether or not you agree and why.Conclude why there is a need to regulate SCADA and industrial control systems and why there is concern that this is not being dealt with appropriately.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Explain the national infrastructure plan in the context of strategic targets.Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

What do you think are some of the benefits of following these strategies?  What are the challenges?

In the past 15 years, health care organizations and providers have begun to emphasize the development and use of “evidence based practices” (EBP). This means, the use of assessments, treatments, and organizational practices that are supported by evidence that shows they are effective. Of course, health care has a long history of being based on research and the scientific method. But whereas, in the past, it might have been assumed that a physician is using the best practices for his/her patients, now health care organizations are developing programs to ensure that doctors and others throughout the hospital are using practices that are supported by the evidence. This means that all of us need to be knowledgeable about what the best practices are for our own portion of the mission of our agency. That is why, to prepare for positions in any aspect of health care, the study of research and statistics is important. We need to know how to ? Locate information in peer reviewed journals about EBPs for our roles in the organization? Think critically about how those EBPs can be applied in our settings? Consider whether we might need additional information or data from our own setting to help us apply the EBPs discussed in the literature? Collect and analyze the data from our own setting, so we can determine what works best there. The notion of EBP stems from the ideas of two physicians who started writing about Evidence Based Medicine in the 90s (Sackett & Rosenberg, 1995). They discuss five concepts that were emerging in physicians’ thoughts about how best to use science in the practice of medicine:1. The best research from both patient studies and laboratory studies should be used to guide decisions that health care providers make.2. The evidence we look for should be guided by the actual problems that we’re facing, instead of just using traditional ways of doing things.3. We need to use statistical tools and studies to help improve our use of basic knowledge and personal experience.4. The evidence is only as worthwhile as its ability to inform better treatment of our patients.5. We need to continually analyze our effectiveness at applying EBP. Question: What do you think are some of the benefits of following these strategies? What are the challenges? Do you have any examples from your own life or work about how this might work?100 words in APA format for $5 due ASAP

Write an essay comparing the similarities and differences between structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

Write an essay comparing the similarities and differences between structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. The minimum length is one full page, APA format is required.

What do you think?  Is the main stream media telling the truth that the rich are not paying their fair share?

In 2006 (again these figures have not changed that much), the richest 1%of Americans paid 39.9% of the country’s total income tax bill. The top 10% of filers paid 71% of the tab.The bottom 50% of earners now make 13% of the country’s total income yet pay less than 3% of the income taxes. The main stream media doesn’t report these realities; so the common knowledge is – tax the wealthy. Guess what we already are!While some of the super wealthy do have some breaks because tax rates on capital gains are lower. Consider this; however, capital investments are proven to create jobs. So, common sense tells us, don’t increase their taxes but perhaps lower them so more middle-class jobs can be created?1. What do you think? Is the main stream media telling the truth that the rich are not paying their fair share? Be complete and feel free to contradict this information if you can back it up with sound reasoning and real data. Your answer should be more than a few sentences being sure to include specific information. So that would mean at least 2-4 paragraphs, single spaced, 12 point font. I’m looking for a comprehensive paper that looks at real numbers, job creation, and the like. You might even look at real tax tables ( would probably have that information or Google Income Tax Tables) and compare the rates – percentages – from the front of the tables to the back (highest incomes). I’m not talking about filing married or single but how the rates change as one’s income increases. Be sure to address the information and numbers given on this graphic; however, as your main topic. .

Explain the main laws that have been violated in the case that you chose.

Assignment 1:Case Study 1: Understanding the Court SystemDue Week 3 and worth 200 pointsThe U.S. Court System is a complex system that includes both federal and state-level courts. The federal system includes the judicial branch of the government. This system is designed to help society interpret the U.S. Constitution and provide guidelines for society. Court cases may concern many different topics and have an unlimited number of outcomes. Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research a civil or criminal court case in which you are interested.Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:Summarize the seminal facts of the case that you chose.Explain the main laws that have been violated in the case that you chose.Describe the possible penalties that could be associated with the laws that you just described.Explain whether your specific case was heard in the state or federal court system, and include any related jurisdictional requirements. Explain the fundamental reasons why it was necessary for the case to be heard in that particular court system.Summarize the outcome of the case, and indicate whether the judge or jury made the decision.Discuss whether or not you believe that the outcome of the case was justified. Provide a rationale for the response.Use at least (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Examine the organizational frameworks and decision-making environment in the judicial process.Examine the rule of law in the American court system and in the judicial process.Detail the history and organization of the levels of the American court system and the issue of jurisdictional boundaries.Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the . assignment 2 The State Judicial Selection ProcessDue Week 5 and worth 200 pointsEach state within the United States has its own unique judicial selection process within its own court system. Using the Internet or Strayer databases, research the judicial selection process for different court systems from different states within the U.S. Court System. Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Detail the history and organization of the levels of the American court system and the issue of jurisdictional boundaries.Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the .By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.

Discuss the difference between outer and inner controls and why maintaining both types of control are important to an agency’s risk reduction and asset protection.

Question 1 Discuss the difference between outer and inner controls and why maintaining both types of control are important to an agency’s risk reduction and asset protection. Discuss whether or not there are any instances in which maintaining one type of control is more important than maintaining the other. Be sure to provide support for your arguments. This assessment consists of two essay questions that are worth 50 points each, and should each be a minimum of 200 words. Question 2 What is the role of trainings, performance appraisals, promotions, discipline, human resource policies and procedures, and employer-employee relation laws in ensuring personnel security and personnel integrity? Provide a detailed example of how all of the tools can be utilized to assist an organization in maintaining personnel security and integrity. This assessment consists of two essay questions that are worth 50 points each, and should each be a minimum of 200 words.

Many of the social networking sites make the behavior of employees much more visible. Discuss one or two implications social networking sites have for government employees. Provide examples to justify your response.

PAD 599 WEEK 10 DISCUSSION“Social Networking and Information Management” Please respond to the following:• Many of the social networking sites make the behavior of employees much more visible. Discuss one or two implications social networking sites have for government employees. Provide examples to justify your response.• Employees sometimes reveal information about their work on these social networking sites. Recommend two to three policy steps an agency could adopt to help ensure incorrect, sensitive, or unauthorized information is not put on the sites by agency employees.“The U.S. Army” Please respond to the following:• Review “The U.S. Army.” As a public administrator, identify one or two concepts or ideas presented in the case that your selected agency could use. Explain two to three reasons you selected the concept or idea.NOTE: MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED CHOOSE ANY

Write a brief summary of what you learned about the process of searching for funding sources.

Assignment 2: Searching for Funding SourcesThere are three parts to this assignment.Part 1: Locate the following types of funding sources on the Internet and submit a list of uniform resource locators (URLs) with a brief explanation of the source and purposes of funding:Two federal grant opportunities with at least one related to your statement of needsOne state grant opportunityOne local (city, county, or school district) grant opportunityTwo foundation grant opportunities with at least one related to your statement of needsOne corporate grant opportunityPart 2: From the two sources you located above that were related to your statement of needs, select one funding source to utilize for your grant application. Briefly summarize your rationale for utilizing this funding source, including why this funding source would be applicable/related to your projects goals. The intent of Part 1 and Part 2 is to learn how to search for funding opportunities, and then to identify the particular funding source related to your project. A plethora of funding opportunities exists in the marketplace, and there are opportunities for nearly any programs or project that you can consider!Part 3: Write a brief summary of what you learned about the process of searching for funding sources.In a Microsoft Word document, include the following:The list of funding sources you located with brief summaries of each sourceA brief summary of the criteria you utilized to determine the viability of each particular funding opportunity. In other words, what criteria did you use to determine if the funding opportunity would match your grant or not.A brief summary of what you learned during the processPlease read assignment carefully Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsSubmitted a list of URLs for the funding sources outlined in the assignment with a brief summary for each source and purposes of funding.20Submitted a summary of the reasons for selecting a particular funding source for your grant application related to your identified needs and methods.10Submitted a summary of what you learned about the process of searching for funding sources.10Used correct spelling, grammar, APA format, and professional vocabulary.10Total:50

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