investigate the distribution of foreign aid funds in a specific developing country and report the discrepancies or issues that have arisen from the distribution.

The Trouble with Aid” Please respond to the following:Based on the lecture, Webtext materials and outside research done on a specific developing country, address the following:Please investigate the distribution of foreign aid funds in a specific developing country and report the discrepancies or issues that have arisen from the distribution. Consider these questions – Have there been any formal accusations concerning the distribution of funds? Do the discrepancies point to some form of governmental corruption or these discrepancies point to some serious ineffectiveness in government? Could it be a combination of both?Here are some interesting websites for the week’s discussion:International Monetary Fundhttp://www.imf.org/external/index.htmCriticisms of the IMFAbout Reality Tours World Bankhttp://www.worldbank.org/Criticisms of the World Bankhttp://www.globalization101.org/why-is-the-world-bank-controversial/World Trade Organizationhttp://www.wto.org/Criticisms of the WTOAbout Reality Tours Internal Critics of the World Bank and the IMFhttps://www.globalpolicy.org/social-and-economic-policy/the-three-sisters-and-other-institutions/internal-critics-of-the-world-bank-and-the-imf.html

Discuss how internal or external stakeholders have influenced the situation in a positive or negative way?

Considering your chosen topic (Homeland Security) answer the following questions related to stakeholders:Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you address the following:Identify the Internal and External Stakeholders.Discuss how internal or external stakeholders have influenced the situation in a positive or negative way?How will you consider stakeholders in your solution to the problem?How will you motivate individuals to buy into your solution?Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: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:Consider personnel and stakeholders and how they influence decision making.Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal justice.Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice using proper writing mechanics.

Explore the potential threats that put Pomona College in Claremont, California at risk for a crisis.

Overview: Explore the potential threats that put Pomona College in Claremont, California at risk for a crisis. Which of these risks are unique to Pomona College?What are the critical steps needed to plan for a crisis at Pomona College? What contingencies could occur as a result of the most likely crises that Pomona College faces? How will you plan for those contingencies?Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:* Analyze the threat to Pomona College, supporting your analysis with academic and professional references.* Determine appropriate strategies and tactics Pomona College could employ to prepare for or prevent a potential crisis that arises from the threats.* Determine appropriate strategies and tactics the Pomona College could employ to mitigate a crisis that arises from the threats after they have occurred.* Develop a comprehensive plan to be implemented during a crisis, supporting the plan with best practices in crisis management.* Describe contingencies that might occur as a result of the crisis, supporting your response with current research in emergency preparedness and crisis management.Guidelines for Submission: The paper should follow these formatting guidelines: 4–6 Microsoft Word pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations in APA format when appropriate.

write a position paper on the importance of having a global body that monitors health, helps guide international policy, and helps establish country-level benchmarks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is instrumental in monitoring the health of people, including special populations, around the world. With input from countries, WHO establishes goals and benchmarks for health goals.write a position paper on the importance of having a global body that monitors health, helps guide international policy, and helps establish country-level benchmarks.Chan, K. (2009). Introduction to comparative health systems. Global Health Education System. Retrieved from https://www.cugh.org/sites/default/files/34_Introduction_To_Comparative_Health_Care_Systems_FINAL_0.pdfSchneider, E. C., Sarnak, D. O., Squires, D., Shar, A., & Doty, M. M. (2017). Mirror, mirror 2017: International comparison reflects flaws and opportunities for better U.S. health care. Commonwealth Fund. Retrieved from: https://interactives.commonwealthfund.org/2017/july/mirror-mirror/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiaT88JOn3AIVhsDACh2rkw2sEAAYASAEEgL9p_D_BwEBe sure to cite reliable sources and utilize the reference below for setting up your paper. You must use the outline in the reference below.Reference: Xavier University Library. (2014). How to write a position paper. Retrieved from http://www.xavier.edu/library/students/documents/position_paper.pdfSLP Assignment ExpectationsLimit your response to no more than 2 pages, single-spaced.Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your analysis.Support your proposal with a minimum of 3 reliable sources.n,

How would the government respond to the attack? Explain.

A suicide bomber has detonated his incendiary device on the Pink Line of the “El” in Chicago, IL. The emergency response teams have quickly extinguished the fire and have begun to treat the wounded. The explosion took place at 5 p.m. on a busy Thursday afternoon. The initial estimates are that 14 people have been killed and 67 wounded. There is also significant infrastructure damage to the Ashland station, impeding traffic on the Green and Pink lines as well as to and from the Illinois Medical District. Al-Shabaab, a terrorist group from Somalia, has claimed responsibility in response to the U.S. Navy’s killing of Somali pirates. Al-Shabaab warns that 2 more explosions will occur somewhere in other major U.S. cities. Their rationale is that three pirates were killed, and therefore three explosions will occur.As can be expected, the public across the U.S. is in a panic. You are the public relations director for the Deputy Director of Homeland Security. He has asked you to develop a comprehensive white paper explaining the intervention options that the state and federal government can exercise to alleviate public fear and anxiety. He wants to make sure that you anticipate economic impacts at the local, state, and federal levels; use historical incidents if necessary. Your paper will be the basis for an upcoming DHS press conference in which the Deputy Director will attempt to assuage the public’s fear.Assignment GuidelinesAddress the following in 1,250–1,500 words:Provide a brief summary of the event.What psychological impacts will most likely be presentat the local level? Explainat the national level? Explain. What could be the social impacts? Explain.Consider that the attack has significantly affected a major form of public transit for a major city. What could be the economic impacts? Explain.Consider consumer confidence and impacts to businesses. How would the government respond to the attack? Explain. How would the government address the psychological, social, and economic impacts? Explain.Consider immediate, short-term, and long-term impacts. Remember to fully support your arguments with scholarly resources.Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

discuss five (5) reasons why employees decide to join or form a union.

MH681 Health Care Human Resources ManagementLesson 5: Labor RelationsUpon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question. Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information. Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.Discussion Question 1 (50 points)Visit the following website: www. http://www.aflcio.org/. Then discuss five (5) reasons why employees decide to join or form a union. Cite examples offered in your text or in the above-named website. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

Discuss the historical perspective of the time when the policy was discussed or implemented. Indicate the context or the problem of the day and the urgency for the policy.

The purpose of this assignment is to introduce students to a particular policy issue that has been discussed on two (2) presidential administrations; when the policy began, its impact over various sectors, and his effectiveness over time.Pick one (1) similar federal policy that was discussed over a span of two (2) different administrations. For example, President Clinton’s and Obama’s healthcare policies or President’s George H.W. Bush’s and George W. Bush’s foreign policy.Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:Discuss the historical perspective of the time when the policy was discussed or implemented. Indicate the context or the problem of the day and the urgency for the policy.Analyze the social, economic, and political environments for the times the policy was discussed or implemented.Critique the policy for its effectiveness of the time.Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other Websites ending in anything other than “.gov” do not qualify as peer-reviewed.Your assignment must: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 tile 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:Analyze how historical trends and conditions have affected social, political, and management theories, and how they have influenced the evolution of public administration in theory and practice.Analyze the current trends in the approach to public policy and administration.Interpret what public policy is and how it is created. Explain how environmental factors (structural, political, economic, demographic) influence the development of public policy.Use technology and information resources to research issues and in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector. Write clearly and concisely about policy for issues in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector using proper writing mechanics

Evaluate disaster response and recovery activities for how they mitigate the effects of crises

OverviewCrises take many forms: public health incidents, environmental threats, security threats, natural disasters, and transportation accidents, for example. For most, if not all, organizations, crisis is unavoidable. The members of crisis management teams often form bonds with each other because of the incredible responsibility the team has. They can feel good because they know what to do, who to call on the team, or when to contact the external stakeholders, such as the media, once the crisis has occurred. On the negative side, crisis management team members face the loss of human capital, as well as physical capital such as organizational infrastructure. While not all members of crisis management teams will go to the site of the crisis event, they will still be aware of what has happened in an intimate way. Because crises have such an impact on both people and organizations, disaster response and recovery is a vital part of crisis management. Organizations must be able to mitigate the effects of crises that have occurred.This is a case study analysis. In the analysis, describe the crisis that occurred, the organization and stakeholders who were affected, the response to the crisis, and the changes you would suggest to improve the response. In this project, demonstrate your mastery of the following outcomes:Assess crises for their impact on organizations and personnel involved in critical incidents and corresponding disaster response and recovery efforts Evaluate disaster response and recovery activities for how they mitigate the effects of crisesAssess the degree of crisis response success based on critical incident analysis of disaster response and recovery effortsEvaluate the coordination, cooperation, and communication between internal and external stakeholders for more effective management of crisis events Recommend crisis management strategies that lead to faster response measures and improved recovery support in critical incidentsPromptFor this project, choose one of the following case studies: Plans vs. Politics New Orleans After Katrina or Almost a Worst-Case Scenario: The Baltimore Tunnel Fire of 2001. Then analyze the real-world critical incident provided in the case study. You will begin your case study analysis by describing the organization impacted by the crisis, describing the critical incident that occurred, and assessing the impact of the crisis on the organization. Then examine the organization’s response to the crisis, assessing the degree of success of the response. Next, look at the impact of the crisis on the organization’s internal and external stakeholders and evaluate their coordination, cooperation, and communication. Finally, offer recommendations to be used in planning for future crisis events. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:I. CrisisA. Organization: Concisely describe the organization impacted by the crisis. In your description include information such as the location, nature, and structure and size of the organization.B. Critical Incident: Describe the critical incident that occurred, including who was involved, what happened, and when, where, and why it occurred. Make sure to provide enough detail to establish a clear picture of the crisis that happened.C. Impact on Organization: Assess the impact of the crisis on the organization as a whole. In other words, how did the crisis affect the entire organization?II. ResponseA. Objectives: Assess the organization’s objectives for managing the crisis. What were the outcomes that management sought?B. Activities: Describe the organization’s response to the crisis. In other words, what were the disaster response and recovery activities employed by the organization to respond to the crisis? Include a chronological progression of the steps taken by the organization to respond to and recover from the crisis.C. Crisis Mitigation: How did the steps taken by the organization mitigate the effects of the crisis that occurred?D. Successes: Determine which parts of the disaster recovery and response efforts were successful. Justify your determination of the success with evidence.E. Failures: Determine which parts of the disaster recovery and response efforts were unsuccessful. Justify your determination of the failures with evidence.F. Degree of Success: Assess the degree of crisis response success based on the successes and failures you previously identified. In other words, what is your overall assessment of the crisis response?III. StakeholdersA. Communication: Identify the internal and external stakeholders impacted by the crisis. What channels of communication were used between the internal and external stakeholders during the crisis?B. Evaluation: Evaluate the coordination, cooperation, and communication of the stakeholders based on current research and theory in disaster response and recovery.C. Crisis Management: How could the crisis have been managed more effectively? Your response should be supported by your evaluation of the coordination, cooperation, and communication of the stakeholders.D. Impact: What was the impact of the crisis on the internal and external stakeholders? In your response, ensure that you include employees of the organization as well as the first responders and emergency management personnel who responded to the crisis.IV. RecommendationsA. Response Measures: Recommend crisis management strategies that will help the organization respond more quickly in a crisis. In other words, what improvements could the organization make regarding faster response measures?B. Recovery Support: Recommend crisis management strategies that will help the organization improve their recovery support. In other words, what improvements could the organization make regarding recovery support?C. Conclusion: Conclude your case study analysis by synthesizing your findings. Emphasize what you think the organization should have done differently in the crisis. An exemplary response will showcase both your understanding of the crisis that impacted the organization and your understanding of disaster recovery and response measures.Guidelines for Submission: The case study analysis should adhere to the following formatting requirements: 10–12 pages in length, with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Use current APA style guidelines for your citations and reference list.

In what ways is the environment in which current federal homeland security strategic planning is occurring dynamic?

today’s homeland security strategic planning is occurring in an extremely dynamic environment. While Week 1 presented the basics and concepts of strategic planning, Week 2 surveyed the history of homeland security strategic planning in the U.S. and then focused on the numerous federal homeland security (and emergency management) strategic plans that have been produced. You learned that there are similarities and incongruities between the various federal plans in such areas as timeliness of the plan revision, the transparency of the plan development process, and the strategic planning methodology used to develop the plan.Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:In what ways is the environment in which current federal homeland security strategic planning is occurring dynamic? Briefly review the 2002 and 2007 versions of the National Strategy for Homeland Security (NSHS). Do you think the 2007 version is an improvement upon the previous versions? Explain your answer. Briefly review each of the following plans: National Security Strategy 2010 National Strat­egy for Combating Terrorism 2006 DHS Strategic Plan 2012-2016 The Quadrennial Homeland Security Review 2010Which planning model, (i.e., issue-based, goals-based, or organic) do you think best applies to each one, and why? (Note: Mixed-method models are acceptable.) Do you think that the Strategic Planning Cycle or the Strategic Planning Process Map methodologies is the best fit for federal homeland security strategic planning? Explain your response.

Is the decision regarding same-sex marriage  the prerogative of the state governments or the national government?

Please read this article which can be accessed online at: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/17/opinion/the-supreme-court-and-gay-marriage.htmlQuestions to ponder before posting:The Supreme court, in its 2015 ruling, made same sex marriage legal in all 50 states under the controversial decision Obergefell v. Hodges. Granted that no court case remains permanent, should the Supreme Court re-consider the ruling in light of opposition from some states, mostly in the South and Midwest? Is the decision regarding same-sex marriage the prerogative of the state governments or the national government?Is same-sex marriage an equal rights issue? Should the national government let states handle its legality or should the national government be in charge of it?Why should there be a ban on same sex-marriage? Should the Supreme Court overturn Obergeffell V. Hodges (2015)?Why should we legalize same-sex marriage if some countries have continued to ban it?Is same-sex marriage really a constitutional issue? Why or why not?Should this issue be politicized, why or why not?Discussions should be civil and cordial.Grades will be based on the quality and intellectual contributions of your postings.Taking a solid position for or against same sex marriage is highly encouraged.

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