Describe an advantage and a disadvantage to a national policy that an agency in the federal bureaucracy must implement.

Federalism This week, we continue completing the worksheets in preparation for the Final Paper. One of the most important structures in the national government is federalism. Understanding the relationship between local, state, and national level governments is critical in being able to understand all of the key features of our national government. Describe an advantage … Read more

The Administrative Flaws of Federal Hazardous Air Pollution Regulation and What We Can Learn from the States

Review “Gasping for Breath: The Administrative Flaws of Federal Hazardous Air Pollution Regulation and What We Can Learn from the States” by Victor Flatt from the Unit VII Reading Assignment (read only pp. 112-115 of Gasping for Breath). Provide a critique on the flaws within U.S air pollution regulations and how states can play a … Read more

Discuss the benefits of the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act.

Discuss the benefits of the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations in APA format.

Due to the changing environment and external triggers, contingency planning is necessary. What qualities make a future issue a “trigger”?

Due to the changing environment and external triggers, contingency planning is necessary. What qualities make a future issue a “trigger”? Consider you are on the strategic planning team for a soft drink company. Here is your company’s future trigger: “merger of our two major competitors next year”. Formulate the three-part trigger/contingency pair. Discuss the three guidelines that … Read more

Explain what elements comprise strategic-alternative bundles and why creating more than a few bundles is extraordinary difficult.

through the use of strategic alternatives, companies may compete in a marketplace, achieve its vision, or if no vision has been articulated, decide where it might go and what it might achieve. Strategic alternatives do not consist solely of strategies, but rather bundles. Explain what elements comprise strategic-alternative bundles and why creating more than a few … Read more

Discuss how an environmental impact statement can benefit a community that may be affected by the creation of a new highway.

Discuss how an environmental impact statement can benefit a community that may be affected by the creation of a new highway. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations

Consider the fact that nurses are knowledge workers; how does nursing move from a task-completion focus to an outcomes-achievement focus?

Consider the fact that nurses are knowledge workers; how does nursing move from a task-completion focus to an outcomes-achievement focus?     Throughout our daily lives and in our places of work, many individuals become accustomed to completing tasks, and their actions become solely task oriented. As nurses, we have a task oriented focus in … Read more

What conditions and practices promote childcare programs that support families and encourage the optimal development of children?

What conditions and practices promote childcare programs that support families and encourage the optimal development of children? Use academic research from at least one scholarly source to support your thoughts and opinions.   Please ensure the assignment is at least 250 words in APA format.   Required References   Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2010).  50 strategies for … Read more

How do you describe your feelings and attitude when working for a leader who is positive and supportive versus a negative manager?

Attitudes and Perceptions It is important to be aware of others’ perceptions in an organization. Sometimes a manager’s attitude can affect an entire department and its functions. Have you ever had to work for a person, such as a teacher, an instructor, a coach, or a supervisor, whose attitude caused everyone to be miserable? If … Read more

social media in the workplace

Your boss has asked you to investigate the types and uses of social media that might be appropriate in the workplace. In addition, you are also asked to compare and contrast the services and provide a recommendation that would be suitable to your company’s goals. Specifically, your boss would like you to prepare an informal … Read more