PPA601

PPA 601 Week 2 Agency Analysis
Agency Analysis. In a two-to three page paper (not including title and references pages) , identify a public agency – either at the local, state, or federal levels – that has undergone significant change in the last 25 years. You may choose an agency that you have had personal experience with,

or you may choose a public agency that you are familiar with from the news or from academic study. Assess the scope of services provided to the public by that agency or department, the growth of the agency in question, or the quality levels of customer service provided by the agency.

Discuss the reasons why that agency has changed in this area over the last 25 years, and speculate on the future direction of that agency in the years ahead.
Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide and should cite at least one scholarly source in addition to the textbook.

PPA 601 Week 3 A Strong Central Government
A Strong Central Government. The United States, compared to countries like France, does not have a very strong central government. For example, public education in the United States is almost wholly within the domain of local government. In a two- to three-page paper (in addition to a

title and references page), analyze the balance of power in our federal system.
Consider the following questions in a cohesive analysis: Should Washington have greater power to dictate national policy in modern times? Should the federal government be able to override state policies? Should the Constitution be amended to entrust greater powers to Washington DC and

less power to the states? Why or why not?
In addition, assess the following: Are state and local governments fundamentally equipped to handle the current public policy challenges of today, or do they lack the expertise to adequately address concerns and issues that may have national implications?
Your paper should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide, and should cite at least one scholarly source in addition to the textbook.

PPA 601 Week 5 Budgetary Priorities
Budgetary Priorities. The president and the Congress identify budgetary priorities by the level of funding appropriated to address those public policy problems. In a two- to three- page paper (not including title and references pages), identify and analyze a specific public policy problem that

has not received sufficient funding from Washington or from your state. Consider an issue such as health care, education, veterans’ care, foreign aid, or job training programs. In your analysis, explain the policy issue, assess the funding situation, and analyze the impact of insufficient funding

on stakeholders.
Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide and should cite at least one scholarly source in addition to the textbook..

PPA 601 Week 4 Leadership in the Public Policy Making Process
Leadership in the Public Policy Making Process. Successful public policies often hinge upon the ability of talented leaders to develop, promote, and execute those public policies. In a two- to three page paper (not including the title and reference pages), discuss which leadership traits you

feel are the most important in the creation of sound public policies. Some questions to consider are: does a leader’s educational background matter significantly in providing leadership in the policy making process? Do leaders need to have a military background in order to execute successful

policies involving the armed forces? Is it necessary for strong leaders in the policymaking arena to have traveled widely and to have had significant foreign policy experience?

PPA 601 Week 1 Why Study Public Administration
Why Study Public Administration? Develop a two to three page (in addition to a title and references page), double spaced analysis to address the following points:
Citing the text, discuss the rationale behind creating new, separate disciplines of public administration and public policy.
Assess the differences between public administration, business administration, and political science.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) for
those interested in entering the field of public administration. Is it necessary for all public
administrators to pursue an MPA? Your paper should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide and should cite at least one scholarly source in addition to the textbook.