Homework 1: Evaluate Public Management Theories
Length: 5 to 7 pages.
Instructions
Evaluating theories is an important aspect of policymaking. Public management often involves policymaking through practical and applied organizational operations. While theory is important in public management, having an applied approach sometimes helps test the validity of specific theories. Therefore, evaluating public management theories is an essential element of leadership in the public sector.
As a manager and policymaker in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, prepare a written assessment of a management theory and illustrate your understanding of this theory by outlining its key components, including purpose, contributions, and effectiveness. Your homework should include the following:
a. Define the theory and explain its purpose in public management.
b. Critique the effectiveness of the theory in daily operations.
c. Determine potential challenges associated with this theory and provide examples to support your findings.
Homework 2: Facilitate Interdisciplinary Coordination in Public Organizations
Instructions
As an emergency response clinical director within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), develop a memorandum of agreement for collaboration between your office at NIH and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding joint effort in fighting an imminent disease epidemic. Both teams will be stationed in the state of Florida. Both agencies will share a treatment center providing vaccination to local residents. Decide which portion of the treatment center the NIH will occupy and which the CDC will be in charge of operating.
Ensure your memorandum includes the following:
a. Specify the essential details of the mission and the role each agency will play.
b. Explain the length and terms of the agreement between NIH and CDC.
c. Determine potential challenges and limitations associated with the joint initiatives.
d. Dictate the management style of both agencies.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.