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.

This is a continuation of the first and second assignments and uses your accumulated research. Imagine you are two different lobbyists, supporting two different sides of the policy issue you wrote about in Assignment 2. Write a 4-5 page paper in which you:1.Write a one-page position in favor of the policy. 2.Write a one-page position against the policy. 3.Write a one-page response to the argument in favor of the policy. 4.Write a one-page response to the argument against the policy. 5.Use at least two (2) of the following arguments from Chapter 10 in your paper: normative, positive, anecdote, and evidence arguments. Clearly label these to receive credit. 6.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; 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 page length. The Assignment 1 and 2 revisions are not included in the required 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. •Understand how relationships between participants in the policy process (including official and nonofficial actors) influence the policy process. •Interpret what public policy is and how it is created. •Understand the different policy types, and how policy type influences policy design, policy tool choice, and implementation. •Analyze ethical issues and standards that influence 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.

Describe the type of government and type of economy and its currency.

Proceed with the following initial steps to undergo the analysis of the research:After choosing the country, make a short story of it (just ½ page of important data).Describe its location, size of the country, and latest census population.Describe the type of government and type of economy and its currency.Enumerate the most important natural resources.Enumerate the most important exports (five years).Enumerate the most important imports (five years).Identify the country or countries that most important exports are made to.Identify the country or countries that most important imports are made from.Search and confirm if your chosen country belongs to any trade organization.Search and confirm if your chosen country and the country that exports are made to belong to the same trade organization; if not, double check if trades are allowed. Identify if there are barriers involved, such as tariffs, or quotas.What currency is used for trade?How is payment made?APABelow you will find six websites where you can find valuable information about your assigned country for the class project.Central Intelligence Agency – CIA (Links to an external site.)World Bank Group – International Development, Poverty, & Sustainability (Links to an external site.)U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (Links to an external site.)U.S. Department of Commerce (Links to an external site.)International Monetary Fund – Homepage (imf.org) (Links to an external site.)U.S. EXIM Bank: Finance Guarantees & Insurance for US Exporters

Discuss how your personal perception of the role of Texas government and your assessment of the positive and/or negative impacts, of government on your life has or has not changed since the beginning of this course.

In a reflection of approximately 300 words, again discuss what you now know or believe about government and the democratic process. Does the democratic process live up to the ideas set forth in the important document discussed in this course? Write about your intentions as a citizen, to remain a part of this democratic process. Discuss how your personal perception of the role of Texas government and your assessment of the positive and/or negative impacts, of government on your life has or has not changed since the beginning of this course.

Describe the principal effects of China’s increasing prosperity on U.S.– China relations.

Project Management“Motivation and Incentive Systems” Please respond to each of the following:Determine how managers can utilize an evaluation and incentive system to motivate project teams of selectionist (sub) projects. Describe one of the three principles that can be used in the integration of (sub) projects and relate it to your own project experience or to a project that you know about through current readings. Discuss a project that you have seen in your local community or state (e.g., playground construction, school construction, road or highway construction, etc.) and discuss what steps were used to integrate the different parts of this project. International PoliticsRespond to each of the following two questions – ensure to provide a reference for each topic. This weeks DQ will be doubled the points so be sure to double the effort! (No less than 200 words per question)“National Security” Please respond to the following:The conclusion of the Cold War seemed to decrease the security problems of the world’s major powers. However, radical Islam created new, unexpected threats, including the 9/11 attacks. This demonstrated that all countries must always be on guard for the unexpected.Select any two of the four basic strategies used to preserve security. Identify and describe what assumptions are made about the opponent according to each of the two strategies you chose.Give an example of each of the two (2) strategies in current world politics and speculate on their effectiveness.“The Rise of China” Please respond to the following:“Let China sleep,” warned Napoleon, “for when she wakes, she will shake the world.” Napoleon’s prediction is now coming true, as China’s economic growth has helped aid in its climb to power.Describe the principal effects of China’s increasing prosperity on U.S.– China relations.Explain whether you believe the rise of China as a super power will positively or negatively affect the U.S. Explain your answer.

Evaluate and then suggest the most important problem with top-down models of policy implementation by citing at least two problems associated with this model.

PREVIOUS POST WAS INCORRECT Week 10 discussion 1 & 2 must be answered in format listed below:DISCUSSION 1“The “Underwear Bomber”” Please respond to the following:· In the textbook, Birkland argues that the “underwear bomber” case tipped the balance in favor of using screening machines that showed a clearer image of a screened passenger’s body under his or her own clothes. Take a position on the following question and provide support for your position: Do you agree that public sentiment supports the use of such machines?· Take a position on the following question and provide support for your position: Does the failed attempt to bomb Northwest Airlines flight 253 in 2009 (“underwear bomber”) reflect policy failure or policy success? Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 10.1:>> Did you take a position on screeners? 4 pts)>> Did you pick between policy failure or success with justification? (2 pts)>> Is your post free of grammatical and typing errors? (1 pts)>> Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts)>> Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts) DISCUSSION 2“Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up” Based on the lecture, address the following:· Evaluate and then suggest the most important problem with top-down models of policy implementation by citing at least two problems associated with this model. · Evaluate and then discuss whether bottom-up approaches address these problems. · Analyze the bottom-up shortcomings.· On balance, evaluate which model you think would best aid someone who is attempting to design a policy and support your reasons. Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 10.2:>> Did you cite two problems with the top down model? (2 pts)>> Did you make a claim about how bottoms-up addresses the problems? (1 pts)>> Did you assess bottoms-up weaknesses? (2 pts)>> Did you analyze the whole model? (1 pts)>> Is your post free of grammatical and typing errors? (1 pts)>> Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts) >> Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts)

Describe the current problem that the issue presents to the nation. Indicate what the impact of not solving the issue will cause and why you think it has not been solved.

Hello, I need to complete my part for my presentation, which is below. I will also attached our group power point so you can see my group member to their assigned parts.Please see the attached docs. Thanks.* I. Problem. Describe the current problem that the issue presents to the nation. Indicate what the impact of not solving the issue will cause and why you think it has not been solved. On a scale of 1 (Low) to 5 (How), identify how urgent you think the problem, explaining your answer..

Describe four examples of key energy plans.

Develop a paper that focuses on energy planning. In your paper, be sure to:Describe four examples of key energy plans.Assess the main goals of the energy-planning efforts.Detail the actors involved in the energy planning.Explain the issues that must be overcome to ensure the effectiveness of the chosen energy plan.Your paper must be four- to five- pages in length (not including title and reference pages), and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must cite at least two scholarly or professional sources in addition to the textbook.

Create a SWOT analysis for the chosen company.

Assignment DetailsThis assignment can be delivered using this template or a format of your choice. It should include one strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) chart (the SWOT analysis must be in a chart format) and supporting paragraphs for each quadrant.Please include a summary of how to position this product in the marketplace based on the SWOT analysis.This Web site provides some examples that you can review.The competition greatly affects the decisions that a company makes regarding how it will position itself in the marketplace. One tool that is commonly used to access the competitive situation and how the company differs is called a SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A good best practice is to complete a SWOT analysis for your product and that of the leading competitor. This comparison allows you to identify ways that your product can own a particular position in the marketplace.Considering the food and beverage industry, select 1 fast-food restaurant. Pretend that you are the marketing manager of the company.Complete the following tasks:Create a SWOT analysis for the chosen company.List 2–3 strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.Under each chart, write a paragraph supporting your choices.To summarize your assignment, please use the SWOT analysis for your company to discuss the company’s unique position in the marketplace.Deliverable Length: 3–5 pages (not including cover page and resource page)

address the Electoral College as it currently functions, as well as the proposed changes discussed in the two articles.

Unit V Article Critique Access the CSU Online Library. Within the database “Academic OneFile,” locate and read the following articles: Gregg, G. L. (2011). “Unpopular vote: Enemies of the Electoral College aim to scrap the Founders’ design.” The American Conservative 10 (12), 33+. Underhill, W. (2012). Changing up the Electoral College? State Legislatures, 38(1), 9. Upon reading the two articles, write a response essay of at least 500 words. Your essay should address the Electoral College as it currently functions, as well as the proposed changes discussed in the two articles. Are you in support of the current Electoral College? Do you agree or disagree with the proposed changes? Is it right for states to circumvent the Constitution on this matter? Your essay should be well thought out and include direct references to the articles. Limited direct quotes are permitted. All references (paraphrased or quoted) should be correctly cited using APA format.

Describe the considerations that responders would need to keep in mind at this scene.

For this assignment, imagine that your agency is seeking a training package to deliver to all regional stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical services [EMS]). Because of your technical and academic expertise and experience in this arena, you have been tasked with developing a concise and clearly defined training presentation related to hazards such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) agents at unknown scenes. For this assignment, provide10- to 15-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses and evaluates the scenario provided below.15-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses and evaluates the scenario provided below.15-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses and evaluates the scenario provided below.You are among the first-arriving units at a scene originally reported as a person feeling ill. Upon arrival, you smell chemical odors and observe an unusual amount of debris near the garbage can. You also notice that the windows of the home are covered. You suspect some illegal activity may be taking place inside the structure. Describe the considerations that responders would need to keep in mind at this scene. Include information on the actions of first arriving units, evidence preservation, and the protocol for processing the crime scene. Include concepts that we have previously covered in the course such as personal protective equipment (PPE) that responders may need. Which type of PPE would you use? Why? Also, suggest ways that emergency responders can help to prevent and prepare for events involving CBRNE agents.Since you will not be presenting this PowerPoint to your instructor in person, you will need to utilize the slide notes function to further explain the contents of your slides. Bold, italicized, or underlined text should be used sparingly on slides in order to maximize the prominence of key points. Each slide should address a single concept, and slides should follow a logical progression, each building on the other.

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