Need two comments to these two class discussion answers, both of the answer to difirent quostions just leave comment to each one

#1

There are a myriad of factors that seem to be hindering the OPM Director and her team in performing the performance measuring system: lack of communication from department heads, pressure from the Mayor, and the noncompliance of the department heads. All of these factors are contributing to the overall stagnation of the new performance measurement and team. I believe, that in order to build support for this new system throughout all departments in the city is to have informal meetings with these departments. As noted in the reading, many of those who are in opposition to the mayor and his new system, is due to citizens and employees being “stuck in their old ways”, department heads ignoring meeting memos, and 

simply their unwillingness to follow orders. I think one of the main issues is not only that there is a new Mayor in charge who is changing the way in which the city operates, but also the fact that he has hired an entire new team to lead this new system. Since citizens and current employees’ are unfamiliar with the Director and her team, I think that everyone would benefit from an informal meeting where each person could get to know each other; this would establish a relationship between new and old employee’s and would also create a more positive work oriented atmosphere.

            While it will be tough for the director and her team to provide reports on the 100 days in office, due to lack of information, this report could at least include the information that the team has received from the department heads who have actually cooperated. Once that is done, the Mayor and performance measurement team could mention that they are still working on receiving information from the other departments; this would ensure the citizens that work is still being done, because they can’t tell the citizens that departments are refusing to cooperate, that would create another ordeal in the city. Lastly, in regards to the Mayor’s eagerness to include citizens in the new system, the Mayor is simply asking for too much at once. He has already received backlash as the new Mayor of the city, and for this new system he has introduced, one in which people are not accustomed to nor are many willing to adjust to. When the OPM Director meets with the Mayor she needs to show him evidence of the lack of communication and specifically from who. In doing so, maybe he will realize that he is indeed asking for too much too soon. Once the Mayor understands this, and OPM team see a change in cooperation with performance measurements, then they can move on to including the citizens’ opinions, which can be done through surveys and perhaps even town hall meetings for the pubic. 

#2

Local government should find a way of holding cooperate companies responsible for repaying the tax incentives, if they can’t create jobs, capital lost in the hope of creating more jobs, budget cuts in the education sector should stop as this affects the quality of teaching in this states. Local governments need to enter binding contracts with companies that they give incentives to, so as to prevent them from to relocating to other states. Local governments should also provide a lot of incentives to the education sector so as to improve the quality of teaching in the states. Politicians who have links to corporations should step down as a conflict of interest they tend to favor the corporations over the states.

The city managers should consider the net worth of companies that ask for incentives, and this limits the number of businesses that don’t live up to the promise of creating jobs. The city managers should consider existing projects before giving huge incentives; this includes the education sector. The states should look at the books of account before giving incentives because the always end up making a lot of losses on taxpayers money

The general public does not know much about the incentives, and they do prefer them as they only see the number of jobs that come in the states, the people also prefer them as they are the beneficiaries in the long run. Yes, the general public needs the education to help them know how much money used to create the jobs in the states.

The federal government should look into the incentives given to the companies by local governments to help in saving taxes that can be used to upgrade living standards of the people. Individual corporations benefit more from incentives, yet there exist other industries that don’t get the incentives, the federal government can look into companies better than state governments this will make the states get the best deals from corporations 

First, choose 2 political parties from Israel, 2 from Egypt, 2 from Iran, and 2 from either Turkey, Syria, or Saudi Arabia.

Write a research paper providing a detailed explanation and evaluation of each of the 8 political parties you chose in terms of their histories, defining ideologies, policy platforms, sources of political power, and importance to their nations and the larger Middle East. The text of this research paper must be 7–8 pages (not including title page, reference page, and any appendices). This paper must be in current Turabian format with 1-inch margins and in 12-pt Times New Roman font and must include a title page and reference page. You must include citations to a sufficient number of appropriate scholarly sources to fully support your assertions and conclusions (which will likely require more than the minimum number of citations).

Each paper must contain citations to a minimum of 6 sources not including the Bible.

Note: Write the name of the political partical party and the country as a heading and provide a detailed explanation and evaluation of the political party in terms of their histories, defining ideologies, policy platforms, sources of political power, and importance to their nations and the larger Middle East. Continue this patter until you have discussed all the 8 political parties of your choosing.

Note: Every research must begin with an introduction and ends with a conclusion.

Helpful websites but do not plagiarize. You must provide reference.

http://www.hudson.org/policycenters/6-current-trends-in-islamist-ideology

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/171733.pdf

http://www.heritage.org/index/pdf/2013/book/index_2013.pdf

Due 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday November 3, 2016

Observation

In Week One of this course, you were asked to find a child to observe. Using the plan that you created in the second discussion forum this week, you will observe the child using the requirements below and summarize your observation. This can be done in one sitting, or it can be done in two since you will be conducting two different observations. Two is preferable for accuracy of assessment.

For the observation, you will need to:

• Be sure you have the permission of the child’s parent or guardian.
• Exclude any identifying information for this child (e.g., last name).
• Follow the guidelines for minimizing bias shared in section 4.1 of the course textbook.
• Familiarize yourself with sections I-1.6 – I-1.11 of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct regarding assessments.
• Be sure you have the appropriate materials ready:
  • You will need either a Running Record Form or an Anecdotal Record Form, whichever you choose. For this form, you will choose one developmental domain to observe (e.g., cognitive, physical, motor, or language).
  • You will need either a Time Sampling Form or an Event Sampling Form, whichever you choose. For this form, you will choose one developmental domain to observe (e.g., cognitive, physical, motor, or language).
  • Example: Assessing “Bobby,” I would first observe his motor development using an Anecdotal Record Form. In a different sitting, I would observe his cognitive development using an Event Sampling Form.

For the assignment, you will need to include:

Content Expectations

• Qualitative Observation (2.25 points): A copy of the completed Running Record Form or Anecdotal Record Form (Remember, this should address one domain).
• Quantitative Observation (2.25 points): A copy of the completed Time Sampling Form or Event Sampling Form. (This should address a different domain).
• Observation Summary (2.75 points):A one- page summary of the observation(s). In this summary, include:
  • How you feel the observation went and why.
  • How receptive you feel the child was and why you feel that way. (If using one of the video options, state the reaction of the child upon being videotaped as you see it.)
  • The most challenging aspect of this observation.
  • The most enjoyable aspect of this observation.
  • What you learned from this experience.
  • What you would change next time.
• Developmentally Appropriate Activities (2.25 points): A one-page discussion providing some developmentally appropriate activities you might implement for this child to foster growth in each of the developmental domains you observed, and why those activities are a good fit for this child. Use at least one scholarly source to support your discussion.
• Ethical Code of Conduct (1 point): A paragraph explaining how you upheld sections I-1.6 – I-1.11 of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct while conducting your observations. Make sure to provide specific examples to support your explanation.

Written Expectations

• Content Development (.25 points): Use appropriate and pertinent content to address ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.
• Context and Purpose for Writing (.25 points): Demonstrates application of organization and presentation of content. The writing is should be clear and easy to understand.
• Assignment Length (.25 points): Your written paper must be at least three (not including title and reference Along with your three page paper, you must include both observation forms and your title and reference page as one document.
• Title Page:Inclusion of a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of presentation
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Source Requirement (0.25 Points): Reference one scholarly sources in addition to the text. All sources included in the References list must be cited in your assignment.
• APA Formatting (0.25 Points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment, which includes citations in the body of the assignment, the title page, and references list as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 Points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

Next Steps: Review and Submit the Assignment

Review your assignment with the Grading Rubric to ensure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion and submit in Waypoint for evaluation no later than Day 7.