In one of your reading assignments, you read that some people think that the bureaucracy is more than just a system executing the wishes of government officials. According to some people, the bureaucracy is the real government. Do you agree with this statement? Why, or why not?  

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In one of your reading assignments, you read that some people think that the bureaucracy is more than just a system executing the wishes of government officials. According to some people, the bureaucracy is the real government. Do you agree with this statement? Why, or why not?

  • Outline the structure, functions, and nature of the federal bureaucracy and the judicial system.
  • Discuss how the judiciary can serve to curb some of the power of the bureaucracy as well as other branches of the government.
  • Explain the concept of the “iron triangle,” and offer an example of how it can influence policymaking.
  • Identify how the knowledge you gained in this unit has affected the way you view the inner workings of government.

Your paper must be at least three pages in length, be double-spaced, and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.

you chose a topic area (Homeland Security) and problem or challenge within that area. Throughout this course, you have researched the dynamics of the problem. The final piece of your project is to develop a viable solution that considers resources, policy, stakeholders, organizational readiness, administrative structures and other internal and external factors, as applicable. Using the papers you have written throughout this course, consolidate your findings into a succinct project.

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you chose a topic area (Homeland Security) and problem or challenge within that area. Throughout this course, you have researched the dynamics of the problem. The final piece of your project is to develop a viable solution that considers resources, policy, stakeholders, organizational readiness, administrative structures and other internal and external factors, as applicable. Using the papers you have written throughout this course, consolidate your findings into a succinct project.
Write a ten (10) page paper that as a minimum, your project should include:
1. Identify the topical area (Homeland Security)
2. Define a problem or challenge within your topical area that you understand in some depth or have an interest in (examples include high crime rate, poor morale, high levels of violence or recidivism, high number of civilian complaints of harassment, inadequate equipment). Outline the context of the problem or challenge, including the history and any policy decisions that have contributed to the situation.
3. Describe 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?
4. Discuss how technologies or information systems have contributed to the problem and how you will propose technology be implemented into the solution.
5. Discuss what data you have collected or researched to indicate there is a problem. Include at least two sources of data and how each is relevant to the problem.
6. Develop an effective and efficient solution(s) and a course of action (i.e., plan) that addresses the problem or challenge.
7. Explain what methods of assessment you will employ to measure the effectiveness of your solutions.
8. Develop a 10-15 slide PowerPoint Presentation that summarizes the seven items above.
9. Use at least 8 quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Assess a policy or problem and develop solutions based on available resources, taking into account the political and global implications.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal justice.
Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice using proper writing mechanics.

 students will find a current event related to topics in Texas government: state and local politics. Whats a summary analysis, you say? The grandaddy of all political science, Harold Lasswell, is known for defining Politics. ,

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 students will find a current event related to topics in Texas government: state and local politics. Whats a summary analysis, you say? The grandaddy of all political science, Harold Lasswell, is known for defining Politics. , Ideological values, beliefs, and opinions, aside, when it comes to government and politics, his definition of the word (ironically) is probably the only thing that all mankind can agree on. Lasswell, defines politics, as “who, gets what, where, when, and how”. Apply that definition to the article’s information, or the article’s information to that definition, and write a 10 sentence summary that focuses on critically evaluating what is going on, from your personal perspective. Interject your opinion. You should be making a statement, argument, and your opinion about the subject matter, should be known. However, this needs to be done in a scholarly and academic manner. Focus on explanation, reason and rationalization, to provide a clear opinion statement and discussion of their personal perspective and political position towards the event or issue in their article. In addition, to receive full credit, students MUST include a direct link to the original article’s text that they are using to complete this assignment.

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?

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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?
 
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.

You are the Government contracting officer's representative (COR) of a program management support contract awarded to Easy Corp.  It is the first year of a five-year contract.

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You are the Government contracting officer’s representative (COR) of a program management support contract awarded to Easy Corp.  It is the first year of a five-year contract.
You have noticed the following trends:

  • Management reports are typically late and incomplete.
  • The contractor program manager is rarely seen by Easy Corp employees or the COR.
  • Billing is often delayed and contains errors.
  • The company requiring activity is very pleased with the professionalism of Easy Corp employees who deliver quality support and up-front analysis, and who excel at ethical customer service.

Required Elements to include in this Scenario Essay – Option 2:
Looking at this issue from two different perspectives:

  • What potential issues does the customer (USG) face if the invoices are continually submitted late and with errors?
  • What potential issues does the company face if the invoices are continually submitted late and with errors?
  • What issues confront the employee?
  • How would you recommend all of these issues be addressed?
  • You will need to be formal in your responses and to rely on the textbook and other sources to the extent you can.

As the COR:

  • What do you recommend the contracting officer discuss at the next program review meeting with the Easy Corp chief executive officer (CEO) and program manager?
  • What suggestions for improvement will you make to the contracting officer in advance of the meeting?

NOTE:  All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse.  You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). 

You have two topics from which you may choose. You must choose only one topic and respond to the situation making your recommendations to the scenario. 

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You have two topics from which you may choose. You must choose only one topic and respond to the situation making your recommendations to the scenario.
Please note that there is no single answer to this scenario, but you should keep your focus on procurement issues in your response.
APA Standards
Students are responsible for APA only for in-text citations and a reference list.  Therefore, students will follow the instructions as stated below.
Required Formatting of Scenario Essay:

  • This essay should be double spaced, 12-point font, and three to four pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;
  • Third person writing is required.  Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).  If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:  http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person;
  • Contractions are not used in business writing, so you are expected NOT to use contractions in writing this assignment;
  • Use headings;
  • Title page with your name, the course name, title of paper, the date, and instructor’s name;
  • Include reference page;
  • Use APA formatting for in-text citations and reference page;
  • Students need to paraphrase and avoid direct quotes;
  • Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

The expectation is that you provide a robust use of the course readings.  No other books besides the course eBook can be used.   When using a source document, the expectation is that the information is cited and referenced with a page or paragraph number.