Compare and contrast key approaches toward public administration as detailed in assigned readings. Evaluate these approaches according to required readings and presentations for this week and a Biblical/covenantal model of statesmanship, leadership and organizational behavior. Consider the relevance of these approaches to your academic and professional work in public administration. Please review the Discussion: Ethics in Public Administration — Context Assignment Instructions (below) prior to posting. You may also click the three dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric. DISCUSSION ETHICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CONTEXT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS You will take part in one (1) Discussion in which you will post a thread presenting your own opinion on the assigned topic, writing 450-500 words. The original thread must incorporate ideas and citations from all of the required readings and presentations for that Module: Week. It must also address statecraft as part of a meaningful discussion of effective statesmanship and it must include citations from at least two additional scholarly sources. General: • 450-500 words • Ideas and citations from all the required reading and presentations from the Module: Week reads • Ideas and citations from two scholarly sources In this course, Discussions play an exceptionally important role. Consider these threads and replies to be formal communications on the same level as those you would conduct with employers, clients, or colleagues in the professional, political, or academic world. As such, they must be free of grammatical errors, must be properly formatted in current APA style, and must consist of well-reasoned, contemplative, and substantive posts.

In the context of legal proceedings, how can the preparation and conduct of a deposition impact the outcome of a case, and what strategies should attorneys and witnesses employ to ensure an effective and ethical deposition process? 300 words for the initial post.

1.) What’s the difference between probability sampling and nonprobability sampling? When would a nonprobabilistic sample be a better option than a probabilistic sample and vice versa? 2.) Compare and contrast the four types of nonprobability sampling that Babbie examines. What are their various strengths and weaknesses? Would any of these types be relevant with regard to your own research design? Why or why not? Will your study necessarily require the assistance of an informant? If so, why? Describe the specific qualities that you might look for in an informant. 3.) Consider some of the issues pointed out by Babbie (2020) regarding the notion of random-digit-dialing. As a researcher, how would you deal with sampling error as it applies to the use of landline phones and cell phones? What solutions might you offer? 4.) What is meant by the notion of sampling bias? How does random selection help to lessen such bias? Q2 (dee) Topic: leadership effectiveness in public organizations. A possible research question is how different leadership styles influence employee motivation and job satisfaction in government agencies. This week, you will describe how subject/participant sampling will transpire in your proposal. For instance, from what units will you sample among? What is your sampling frame? What particular sampling methods will you rely on and why? What are some of the various strengths and weaknesses associated with your chosen approach? Q3 (meka) 1. Do you think employers should use integrity and personality assessments to make recruiting and promotion decisions? Support your reasoning based on current research. 2. Can you think of certain positions or job categories where integrity and personality assessments are more relevant than others? Provide specific examples and explain your rationale. Q4 (quita) Each competitive grant application is slightly different. In this week’s discussion you will narrow down the available competitive grant program s you identified in last week’s discussion and make a final choice for which one you will use moving forward in the class. Explain what led to your choice, as well as the required next steps moving forward for that particular grant application. Q5 Please read the article, “The Challenge of Modern Historiography” [article] by former Harvard professor Bernard Bailyn and then use this space to comment upon it. · What challenges exist, according to Bailyn? · Does his article speak to you in any way? · Do his arguments seem valid for us? · How might earlier generations of historians have responded to Bailyn? Q6 (jay) Many societal changes and challenges have impacted the tough job of parenting. In this forum, you are tasked with developing a parenting course for a parenting education program. Keep in mind some of the pressures that impact parents in families today. Share a list of topics that you will be addressing and offer a rationale for why (Ex: Systems Theory, Development Theories, etc. ). Provide some resources that can be part of the course. You may include hotlines, links to videos, pamphlet url etc. In response to the courses that were developed by your peers be certain to discuss the points that really jumped out at you. Be sure to support ANY opinions presented. Q7 (jay) Overcoming Challenges: Describe a challenge facing stepfamilies today (as cited in the readings). What challenge do you feel is most difficult to overcome? Why? What resources might this family need to go from conflictual to bonded? Present a description of resources. Q8 (tasha) Question 2: What are your views on the challenges organizations face in balancing compliance with labor laws and maintaining a positive work environment? · Think about the potential difficulties in adhering to labor laws while fostering a positive workplace. How do you believe organizations can address these challenges? Q9 (tasha) 2. What are the risks of organizations engaging in community outreach purely for public relations, and how can leaders ensure authenticity in these efforts? Q10 (quay) Recruitment technology can help organizations with a more efficient and effective recruitment and hiring process. Discuss some challenges and legal concerns around technology use in the recruitment process. Propose recommendations to mitigate these challenges. Q11 (quay) What are the key components of an effective career management plan? Discuss how setting clear career goals and identifying necessary skills can help employees advance in their careers Q12 (quiita) What are the legal, ethical, and practical implications of utilizing military troops domestically for emergency management, and how can the balance be maintained between supporting civil authorities and adhering to the principles of the Posse Comitatus Act?

To prepare a structured outline that will guide the writing of your comprehensive analysis paper on employee development programs. This outline will help you organize your thoughts and ensure a logical flow of information. Your final paper is due in Week 7 and will need to be 5 pages of content. Instructions: 1. Title and Introduction: · Provide a working title for your paper. · Write a brief introduction that includes: · The concept of employee development. · The importance of employee development for organizational success. · The purpose of your paper. 2. Research: · List key theories and models related to employee development. · Summarize recent research findings and trends. · Identify at least three (3) academic sources you will use. 3. Case Study Analysis: · Select a real-world organization known for its employee development programs. · Outline the key points you will cover, including: · Description of the organization’s development programs. · Implementation strategies. · Outcomes and benefits observed. 4. Critical Evaluation: · Outline the main points for evaluating the effectiveness of the development programs. · Identify challenges or limitations faced by the organization. · Suggest potential improvements or alternative strategies. 5. Conclusion: · Summarize the key points you will discuss in your conclusion. · Reflect on the overall importance of employee development in the business context. · Provide final thoughts or recommendations for HR professionals.

Objective: To understand and apply the concepts of salary administration by analyzing a real-world scenario and proposing effective strategies. Instructions: Scenario: You are the HR manager of a mid-sized manufacturing company. Recently, there have been complaints from employees about delays in salary payments and inconsistencies in the amounts received. Additionally, some employees feel that the current pay scales do not reflect their job responsibilities and market standards. The CEO has tasked you with overhauling the salary administration system to address these issues and improve employee satisfaction. Tasks: Identify Key Issues: Analyze the current salary administration system and identify the main problems causing employee dissatisfaction. Propose Solutions: Recommend strategies to ensure timely and accurate salary payments. Include suggestions for revising pay scales to align with job responsibilities and market standards. Framework Development: Develop a comprehensive salary administration framework that includes clear policies and procedures for salary payments, pay scales, special allowances, and benefits. Implementation Plan: Outline a step-by-step plan for implementing the new salary administration system. Include timelines, key milestones, and methods for communicating changes to employees.

For this assignment, you will identify six relationship and communication issues that are correlated with low marital satisfaction. Discuss each communication issue in depth and identify at least 2 strategies for addressing each issue. Use credible research sources to support the identification of the issues as well as the strategies for addressing each issue.

You have recently been hired by Master Tools (MT) in its relatively new treasury management department. MT was founded eight years ago by Martha Masters. Martha found a method to streamline the manufacturing process, resulting in a cheaper tool. The tools manufactured by MT are designed for the mass market and sold primarily through retail. The company is privately owned by Martha and her family, and it had sales of $97 million last year. MT primarily sells to do-it-yourself (DIY) customers who use the tools for personal projects, although it does sell through various online marketplaces. As a result, the company’s sales are price sensitive. When the company had sufficient capital, it would expand production. Relatively little formal analysis has been used in its capital budgeting process. Martha has just read about capital budgeting techniques and has come to you for help. For starters, the company has never attempted to determine its cost of capital, and Martha would like you to perform the analysis. Because the company is privately owned, it is difficult to determine the cost of equity for the company. Martha wants you to use the pure play approach to estimate the cost of capital for MT, and she has chosen Snap-On Incorporated as a representative company. The following questions will lead you through the steps to calculate this estimate.   Assignment Directions Write a case analysis of 1,000 – 1,500 words (4 to 5 pages), content (title page and reference page not included) in proper APA format, covering the following requirements: 1. Most publicly traded corporations are required to submit 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) reports to the SEC detailing their financial operations over the previous quarter or year, respectively. These corporate filings are available on the SEC website [webpage]. Go to the SEC website and enter “SNA” for Snap-On in the “Search for Company Filings” link. Find the most recent 10-Q or 10-K and download the form. Look on the balance sheet to find the book value of debt and the book value of equity. If you look further down the report, you should find a section titled either “Long-Term Debt” or “Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Risk Management” that will list a breakdown of Snap-On’s long-term debt. Discuss and analyze the items that you would find under long-term debt. 2. To estimate the cost of equity for Snap-On, go to finance.yahoo.com and enter the ticker symbol SNA. Follow the various links to find answers to the following questions: What is the most recent stock price listed for Snap-On? What is the market value of equity, or market capitalization? How many shares of stock does Snap-On have outstanding? What is the beta for Snap-On? Now go back to finance.yahoo.com and follow the “Bonds” link. What is the yield on three-month Treasury bills? Using a 7 percent market risk premium, what is the cost of equity for Snap-On using the CAPM? Discuss and analyze your answer. 3. Go to Reuters [webpage] and find the list of competitors in the industry. Find the beta for each of these competitors, and then calculate the industry average beta. Using the industry average beta, what is the cost of equity? Discuss and analyze whether you use the beta for Snap-On or the beta for the industry in this case? 4. You now need to calculate the cost of debt for Snap-On. Go to FINRA [webpage], enter Snap-On as the company, and find the yield to maturity for each of Snap-On’s bonds. What is the weighted average cost of debt for Snap-On using the book value weights and the market value weights? Discuss and analyze if it makes a difference in this case if you use book value weights or market value weights? 5. You now have all the necessary information to calculate the weighted average cost of capital for Snap-On. Calculate the weighted average cost of capital for Snap-On using book value weights and market value weights, assuming Snap-On has a 21 percent tax rate. Discuss and analyze which cost of capital number is more relevant and why? 6. You used Snap-On as a representative company to estimate the cost of capital for MT. What are some of the potential problems with this approach in this situation? Discuss and analyze what improvements you might suggest.

Effective leaders have many roles within their job as they work to address various needs of their team and organization. Some aspects of their job include supporting change, collaborating, and negotiating. These aspects involve working with others to achieve goals. Specifically, leaders get better results if they facilitate change rather than dictating it, because facilitating change prompts buy-in and better learning. Assessment Prep Imagine your hospital has recently merged with a group of medical centers. You are a high-level executive, and your department has been asked to develop a strategy to integrate the cultures of your hospital and the medical centers. Success with this effort must also translate into the optimization of patient care, quality, safety, cost of services, and access to care. Research best practices and devise approaches to address potential issues and pushback. Assessment Deliverable Write a 700- to 1,050-word strategy report in which you: Describe the personnel groups affected by the merger. Explain the challenges in merging the cultures of the hospital and the medical centers. Consider the cultures of both organizations coming together. Propose strategies or solutions to address those challenges. Explain which departments or positions the merger team should request assistance from and collaborate with to facilitate a successful merger. Identify which person from the merger team should be the primary communicator on the team’s behalf to the whole organization. Design the modes of communication the merger team will use to convey these strategies to the clinical and medical staff. Outline the information that should be included in the communication. Explain the negotiation strategies that may be useful to obtain decision buy-in. Cite and reference reputable sources to support your assessment. Examples could include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality. Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines. Submit your assessment in a Microsoft Word document.

You are the owner of a small retail food store and have several large companies with whom you do business. Many competitors in your industry are vying for your customers’ business. For each sale, you issue notes receivable to the company, with an interest rate of 10% and a maturity date 12 months after the issue date. Each note has a minimum principal amount of $100,000. For this discussion, let’s assume that one of these companies is unable to pay in the established timeframe and dishonors the note. What would you do? How does this dishonored note affect your company both financially and nonfinancially? If your customer wanted to renegotiate the terms of the agreement, would you agree? If so, what would be the terms? You are not required to journal the transaction, simply provide your rationale in response to the questions.

Workplace fraud is typically detected by anonymous tips or sometimes by accident, so many organizations use the fraud triangle to help in the analysis of workplace fraud. For this assignment, I want you to write 3-5 pages. Begin by identifying an example of fraud. So, read the text and other literature in addition to your experience at your current or past workplace. You will need to describe and detail the fraud, the elements of the fraud triangle, and the failures of the internal control mechanism that led to the fraud. There are too many examples of fraud [of this nature] that occur daily. In almost any city on almost any day, local newspapers report on employees stealing from an organization. You will, therefore, easily find an example of fraud to share. Remember to credit your sources and also include a work cited page.