How would you rank these in relative impor-tance? Support your answer.

Case 10.1THE STAR AWARDAs director of the excise audit bureau in the West Dakota Department of Taxation, you have to decide who on your staff should receive a new performance bonus. The legislature created the bonus back in February, and the division of personnel has now issued all the regulations. You have the forms and instructions, and by the end of the month, you have to send your choices to the taxation commissioner, who will forward them to personnel.Two things motivated the West Dakota legislature to create the performance bonus. First, key legislators had concluded that state employees were simply not working hard enough. Legislators constantly receive complaints about the lackadaisical attitude of state workers, and they concluded that the fixed civil service pay scale was not attracting new talent or motivating existing employees.Second, West Dakota is running a budget surplus for the second straight year. Naturally, the legislature has cut taxes—twice. But despite those efforts, the budget continues to show a surplus. Consequently, the Speaker of the House decided to use a portion of it to reward the “stars” of state government.The new Star Award will give the top20 percent of employees in each unit a $5000 bonus, to be paid in 12 monthly installments during the coming fiscal year. The bonus is sup-posed to go to those employees who are not only “outstanding” but also genuine stars. The head of each unit must determine the criteria for choosing who the stars are. To ensure that the bonus can be included in the July payroll checks, each manager must submit a “star list” by June 20.Your audit bureau has 15 employees with a wide range of responsibilities and job classifications—everything from clerk I to senior auditor. And, predictably, they also possess a range of talent, enthusiasm, and effectiveness. Here are the most obvious candidates for the performance bonus:• Larry Beck, senior auditor. As a 23-year employee, Beck is clearly your most knowledge-able and effective auditor. Everyone goes to him for advice. Everyone looks up to him. But in two years, Larry will be eligible to receive his pension, and he knows it. He can still be a top performer—when he wants to. Recently, however, he has lost a little drive, although most people in the Department of Taxation still think of him as your unit’s star.• Jim Beatty, auditor III. With an advanced degree in accounting, Jim draws your unit’s tough assignments. He understands the subtle-ties of the excise tax and thus works with both the department’s legal counsel and the attorney general’s office explaining the intricacies of each case and helping to formulate strategy. He can, however, be condescending toward his less knowledgeable colleagues, few of whom understand the complexity of his work.• Rachel Gonzalez, auditor I. Straight out of law school with a verve for public service, Rachel is a real go-getter. In fact, she has struck gold several times, having gone over the books of numerous firms in such detail that she found mistakes most other auditors would have missed. Unfortunately, she also discovered some “errors” at a firm owned by the House Speaker’s cousin. The firm refused to acknowledge any error, and eventually the department’s legal counsel decided to settle out of court. The firm paid the taxes that Rachel claimed it owed (plus interest) but admitted no guilt for any tax violations and paid no fine. Rachel would be a gutsy choice on your part, but it might create a few problems politically when the Speaker hears about it.• Martha Rutledge, administrative assistant II. With 35 years in the Department of Taxation, Martha knows everybody and everything. She runs your life. In fact, she really runs the day-to-day business of the audit unit, permit-ting you to concentrate on long-term, stratey allowed without express authoring concerns. You trust both her skills and her judgment; she really functions as your deputy director. Of course, she is still paid as an administrative assistant. It’s hard to imagine Martha slacking off in her duties under any circumstances; it’s also unlikely that an award would make her any more diligent. She’ll be doing her same conscientious job right up until the day she leaves.• Samantha Black, clerk I. Two years ago, straight out of high school, Samantha passed the civil service exam with flying colors. You immediately hired her, and she quickly became a real team member—both competent and cheery. Every auditor wants to give his or her clerical work to Samantha. Moreover, others in the department have heard of her talents, and she has already turned down several offers as a clerk II. You, however, don’t have a clerk II position into which you can promote her.The rest of your employees are quite proficient and professional. They’re smart; to do their work, they have to be. Like any other manager in the taxation department, or in state government for that matter, you have a couple of people whom you wouldn’t mind replacing. Still, you have a talented team that does its job without requiring much attention (except when you step on some politically sensitive toes). Your people are over-worked and underappreciated. If the bonus is for performance, 90 percent of them deserve one. But you have only three to give. 1. Before turning to specifics of the case, consider the following more general question. Most would agree the six factors in the following list are important in determining whom to hire and promote: • Capacity• Experience• Integrity• Knowledge• Motivation• Understanding How would you rank these in relative impor-tance? Support your answer.2. Who in this case would you pick?

What type of loss of conscious (ALOC or GLOC) do you consider to be the most dangerous to the aviator? Provide a detailed explanation on your answer.

Answer the following five questions: About a page with references • What type of loss of conscious (ALOC or GLOC) do you consider to be the most dangerous to the aviator? Provide a detailed explanation on your answer.• Discuss the methods and factors available to the aviator to improve his or her G tolerance.• What is the importance of the Stoll curve as it applies to acceleration physiology?• What is the function of the G-suit? How many Gs of protection does it provide to the aviator?• Compare and contrast the effects of positive and negative Gs on the cardiovascular system.

Write a 500-750 word, APA style paper, exploring the distribution of power in the American federal government, and whether or not you believe it can effectively represent the will and the interests of the people it is meant to serve.

One branch of the American government, Congress, is made up of individuals elected by the people. Another branch of our government, the Presidency, is held by an elected official, but the majority of the members of the Presidential Cabinet are appointed to their positions (with the approval of Congress). The third branch of the government, the Judiciary, is made up of individuals who were all chosen by a President (though approved by Congress). Is it or is it not in the best interest of the people to have unelected officials in these positions of power?Write a 500-750 word, APA style paper, exploring the distribution of power in the American federal government, and whether or not you believe it can effectively represent the will and the interests of the people it is meant to serve.In your paper, explain your position and include the opposing position along with your rebuttal (of that opposing position).Note: A rebuttal is a form of evidence that is presented to contradict other evidence that has been presented by an adverse party.Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one of your references may be found online (not Wikipedia). The other references must be found in the Grantham University online library.

What is your definition of a democratic political system?

Each question needs an answer of at least 250 words. Please keep the questions in the groups with cited sources. NO PLAGARISM! ——————————————––What is your definition of a democratic political system? What are the minimal conditions necessary for a country to be classified as a democracy? If you opt for the definition used in the chapter “Political Institutions II: Institutional Arrangements,” explain which elements of the definition are the most essential and the least essential for democracy.–Do you agree with those who contend that capitalism is so individualistic that it fails to protect the collective good? ——————————————––In a sense, all political systems are elitist because a few govern and many are governed. Does this observation seem accurate? Is it a persuasive basis for confirming the validity of the elite approach? –Many people in Western societies have been socialized to believe that change is associated with progress and is generally a good thing. However, the ideology of conservatism (as outlined in Chapter 2) does not make this assumption. What are the conservative’s views about change? More broadly, can you specify types of change that would necessarily be positive for a given political system? ——————————————––Is globalization likely to change the distribution of power among states and other transnational actors in significant ways? Who is likely to benefit most from globalization?–Summarize the key elements of a three-way debate among an absolute pacifist, a committed revolutionary, and yourself regarding the conditions under which political violence is justifiable. ——————————————––How should the desirable level of distribution of prosperity among citizens in a society be determined? Should the state do anything to ensure that prosperity is distributed more equally among its citizens? What actions by the state are appropriate and might be effective? –Assess the claim that the label “Third World” has no meaning, either analytical or political, in the globalized, post-cold war world. ——————————————––Develop an argument for including any of the NICs in the group of more developed countries considered in Chapter 13(Iraq, Egypt, China, Swaziland, Pakistan, Ghana, Phillippines, Vietnam, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya).–Is there any element in the NIC development strategy that seems particularly difficult to implement in countries outside Asia?——————————————–

describe the role of law enforcement officials and other front-line personnel in a crisis intervention situation, and develop a plan of action to manage the situation.

The goal of this Assignment is to describe the role of law enforcement officials and other front-line personnel in a crisis intervention situation, and develop a plan of action to manage the situation. Read the following scenario and the instructions for this Assignment:As a patrol officer in your local city police department, you are dispatched to a call involving a female who is walking down the middle of a busy street. The caller of the initial complaint stated that the female was ranting and yelling at vehicles while tearing at her clothing. You arrive and observe the woman in the street yelling that the “devil” is in her shirt. She is attempting to remove her shirt by pulling at it. Traffic has ceased to move, so people are angry and have begun honking their horns and yelling out their windows. Pedestrians on the sidewalk have also stopped to stare.The Assignment will consist of two parts:The first part will include a discussion of the role that law enforcement plays, as well as other front-line personnel, in a crisis intervention situation. What issues, plans, steps, and training should law enforcement/front-line personnel receive/utilize regarding crisis intervention? Be sure to provide examples related to the scenario.The second part of this project will include a plan of action for the scenario. Using the textbook and internet research, design a response/plan of action for the scenario given to be utilized by law enforcement/front-line personnel when arriving on the scene.

describe key policies that the U.S. government could implement in order to ensure positive changes for Social Security and Medicare benefits based on your prediction

“Social Security and Medicare” Please respond to the following:Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section, address the following:Identify at least two changes that may occur for Social Security and Medicare benefits in the next 20 years. Then, describe key policies that the U.S. government could implement in order to ensure positive changes for Social Security and Medicare benefits based on your prediction

Describe how, or if, the selected contemporary public leader used the Path-Goal Theory to help their followers along the path to achieve their goals.

Select a contemporary public leader, either elected or appointed, that serves at the local, state, or federal level of government. Write a 700 word paper that covers the following:Describe how, or if, the selected contemporary public leader used the Path-Goal Theory to help their followers along the path to achieve their goals.Describe how the selected contemporary public leader effectively used the Path-Goal Theory to avoid obstacles to the ultimate goal of the public organization.Describe if the selected contemporary public leader has effectively provided leadership to their diverse followers within the public organization they serve.Describe if the selected contemporary leader properly utilized the Leader-Member Exchange Theory by recognizing the existence

What are the strengths and challenges presented in this solution?

The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a landmark legislation that is considered by many to be the most significant advance in the United States healthcare policy since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. However, the ACA is not without controversy stemming from opponents all along the political spectrum. Some believe the law has gone too far, others not far enough. Aside of ACA, an alternative approach to healthcare delivery has been referred to as the “single-payer” system. Research the single-payer approach to healthcare delivery in the United States using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.Address the following:What are the strengths and challenges presented in this solution?Identify any omissions in this solution and discuss how they should be addressed.Identify any changes that you would suggest.Based on your current situation in terms of healthcare coverage (insured by an employer, covered under a parent’s or spouse’s policy, receiving government benefits, uninsured, etc.), indicate how a single-payer plan would affect you personally. Also, indicate whether you are in favor of such an approach.Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.By Wednesday, February 6, 2013, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsExplained the single-payer approach to healthcare and its strengths and challenges demonstrating in-depth research.12Analyzed the single-payer system to identify omissions and suggest changes supporting the response with valid reasons.44Analyzed how the single-payer plan will be applicable to your personal healthcare coverage and provided reasons for preferring or rejecting the approach.24Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total:100

Develop a set of recommendations for organizational change.

Final Course ProjectAs part of the course project in Week 5, you need to integrate weekly components into a full professional paper. You should offer recommendations that include short- and long-term goals for the nonprofit organization (NPO) you selected from W1 Assignment 3, considering the types of plans that management has in place to achieve these goals. Identify one or more Web sites or other books that will assist you in the development of a professional document.For your course project, you need to perform the following tasks:On the basis of the course project assignments from Weeks 1–5, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that presents the key findings of your analysis.Develop a set of recommendations for organizational change.Identify activities necessary to achieve the change, using realistic goals.Create a timetable that includes target dates for addressing each goal.Create your professional paper in a 10- to 15-page (double-spaced) Microsoft Word document including the following information:Cover pageTable of contentsSummaryAnalysisKey findingsRecommendationsReferencesAppendix (that is, an organizational chart and an interview questionnaire) Cite any sources using the APA format on a separate page.Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsCreated a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that presents the key findings of your analysis.50Developed a set of recommendations for organizational change.50Identified activities necessary to achieve the change, using realistic goals. Created a timetable that includes target dates for addressing each goal.50Created your professional paper including the required information—cover page, table of contents, executive summary, analysis, key findings, recommendations, bibliography, and appendix (that is, an organizational chart and an interview questionnaire).50Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner utilizing APA format. Utilized appropriate type and number of scholarly sources for graduate level work. Demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources. Displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.50Total:250

Analyze at least two (2) laws or two (2) court decisions that have implications to the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Agency’s personnel management.

Assignment 3: FHEOA Law and Ethics of Hiring a Diverse Workforce, Part 3LABEL ALL SECTIONS ACCORDINGLY:DO NOT CHANGE ANY SECTION HEADING. IT IS HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: 1. Analyze at least two (2) laws or two (2) court decisions that have implications to the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Agency’s personnel management. (Title this section Laws Affecting the Agency) 2. Analyze at least three (3) major factors why the agency should address and three (3) major factors why the agency should not address Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender in their recruitment and hiring practices. (Title this section Personnel Recruitment and Hiring Practices) 3. Evaluate the agency’s approach to ethics and diversity training programs provided for new and existing employees, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses. (Title this section Ethics and Diversity Training) 4. Recommend at least two (2) actions the agency could take to improve in the areas of recruiting and training a diversified workforce. (Title this section Recommendations for Recruiting and Training a Diversified Workforce) 5. Include at least four (5) 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 (Include no more than one non-government Website) 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 major components of the personnel management system, procedures, and processes in the public sector. · Recommend improvements to processes involved in public personnel management and / or solutions to problems confronting those in the field. · Assess external organizational and employee conditions as well as their implications to and impact on personnel management. · Analyze pertinent issues, such as motivation and productivity, collective bargaining, labor relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action (AA), intergovernmental relations, and / or professionalism, facing public personnel managers. · Evaluate current and emerging issues and trends in public personnel management, such as evaluation, public sector recruitment, staffing employment development compensation, benefits, pensions, strategic planning, and / or succession planning. · Evaluate ethical issues surrounding public personnel management and training. · Develop a proposal for strategic public personnel management for a specific setting. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in public personnel management. · Write clearly and concisely about public personnel management using proper writing mechanics.

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