Review Henry’s article, “Paradigms of public administration.” Public Administration Review, 35(4), 378.
Review Dobel’s article, “Paradigms, traditions, and keeping the faith.” Public Administration Review, 61(2), 166–171 and describe your view of the paradigms associated with public administration using the following question:
What are your thoughts on the relationship between paradigms and theory; how does one inform or shape the other? You should utilize the readings from this unit as well as any relevant outside sources, citing your references according to APA guidelines.
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Review Daley et al.’s 2010 article Using Focus Groups in Community-Based Participatory Research: Challenges and Resolutions from this unit’s Study 1. Outline the literature review found in this article. Do the authors support the need for this type of participatory action research? Support your answer by discussing their key references
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Use the Capella University Library to complete the following:
Review the Lynn article for this unit and discuss the place of bureaucratic theory in the traditional paradigm using the following questions as cues:
What do you think are the primary concerns for traditionalists in a bureaucratic context?
What are the issues associated with service delivery from a traditional perspective? Cite your answer in appropriate APA format. Use the readings from this unit as well as any outside sources you deem appropriate.
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Briefly describe two experiences you have had with bureaucracy in a traditional sense; one good and one bad. In your discussion, address some of the key components of bureaucracy and how they manifested in your experiences? Cite your answer in appropriate APA format. You should utilize the readings from this unit as well as any outside sources you deem appropriate.
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Review your readings and discuss institutional theory from the perspectives of:
The treatment of the external environment.
The emphasis on control.
The handling of change.
Finally, assess the promise and limitations of each framework for the study of these three areas of concern for the future. You should utilize the readings from this unit as well as any outside sources you deem appropriate, citing them according to APA guidelines.
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Review Daley et al.’s 2010 article Using Focus Groups in Community-Based Participatory Research: Challenges and Resolutions from Unit 1, Study 1. Describe the challenges the authors had when engaging participants. Identify the language in the article that clearly describes action research. Support your conclusions using at least two external academic references that define action research.
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Review the garbage can theory of decision making presented in your readings, discuss how it exemplifies (or does not) organizational decisions. Give some examples of how you have seen this approach played out in practice. Cite your answer in appropriate APA format. You should utilize the readings from this unit as well as any outside sources you deem appropriate.
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DPA 8100 asked you to develop a working research question for your assignments in the course. In this discussion, share the research question that you would like to use for the Literature Review, which is an opportunity for your exploration and development of theory in this course.
You may use the same research question you had developed previously, propose a new question in the same topic area, or develop a completely new or “practice” research question for the purposes of this course. When you propose your research question, share with your fellow learners what you think might be your most viable theoretical foundation.
The purpose of this discussion item is to elicit some idea generation as you have not yet had an opportunity to fully explore public administration theories.
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Discuss how postmodern and governance theories address the need for administration to be more responsive to the public. While the need to solve problems and provide services is of utmost importance to administration, what do you envision as the opportunities inherent in facilitating a more responsive administration and active public? Support your answer with appropriately cited references to your readings and other resources you deem relevant and appropriate.
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Review Daley et al.’s 2010 article Using Focus Groups in Community-Based Participatory Research: Challenges and Resolutions from Unit 1, Study 1. Describe the focus group methodology used in this study. Discuss how you could modify this methodology to be more feasible for a single researcher.
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The authors Denhardt and Denhardt proposed a series of normative questions for the field of public administration. One of the most compelling is: How can we define the essential character of what we do in the public service?
This is a question that has been addressed in some or another throughout our theoretical development. Describe what you believe is the essential character of what public administration does in the public service. Please provide practical examples from your own experience and discuss how they reflect the main tenets of new public management. Support your observations and claims with the readings from this unit as well as any outside sources you deem appropriate. Be sure to cite your references according to APA formatting guidelines.
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Review Daley et al.’s 2010 article Using Focus Groups in Community-Based Participatory Research: Challenges and Resolutions from Unit 1, Study 1. After reviewing Table 1, discuss when the community was involved in the data analysis. Discuss possible explanations for when the community was not included in certain steps of the analysis. Do you agree with these decisions? Support your conclusions using at least one external academic reference.
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