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Module/Week 1 — Rational Decision Making in Public Administration

  Discussion Board Forum 1 Topic: Rational Decision Making Thread: After carefully reading Exercise 1 and “The Art of Muddling Through,” explain which alternative you would support to address the issues raised in the Preliminary Problem Analysis for East Wallingford. Be sure to fully explain why this alternative represents the most rational decision.   Discussion […]

Identify the sampling techniques used, and discuss potential sources of bias(if any).

Identify the sampling techniques used, and discuss potential sources of bias(if any). Explain.Using random digit dialing, researchers call 1400 people and ask what obstacles keep them from voting. What type of sampling is used? A. Simple random sampling is used, since each number has an equal chance of being dialed, so all samples of 1400 phone numbers have an equal chance […]

Define in your own words

   Leadership: is a procedure that is carried out through several people to gain authority over others in order to execute the goals. Laissez-faire: is a lider o manager as passive, nondirective, and inactive approach and relinquishes part or all the responsibilities to the members of the group. Autocratic Leader: the person is focused and […]

Law Enforcement Stedman

  1. Compare and contrast Strategic and Tactical Analysis and its application to street crimes such as robbery and property crimes such as burglary.  In your opinion is one more suited in addressing criminal behavior? Strategic analysis involves the analysis over the long-term, whereas tactical analysis involves analysis in a more direct manner. Each has […]

RESPONSE TO TERRENCE

 Socialization      Leadership is motivating your subordinates to accomplish the goals and the mission of a department.  In order to accomplish this, leaders need to develop trust and a connection with their subordinates.  Getting to know your subordinates is important in that you are aware of their goals.  Are they on the job to provide […]

A clinical psychologist is interested in comparing the effectiveness of short term relaxation and cognitive-

A clinical psychologist is interested in comparing the effectiveness of short term relaxation and cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating mild depression. An experiment is conducted in which 15 patients with mild depression are randomly selected and assigned 5 each to a relaxation therapy group, a cognitive/behavioral therapy group, and an attention placebo group. Therapy is administered […]

NEED IN 4 HOURS PLEASE

Separation of powers is one of the most important principles in American government. Why is it important to have a neutral and nonbiased Supreme Court?  Is it possible to have such a thing as a neutral and unbiased court? Explain your position. Do we currently have such a Supreme Court? If we do offer an […]