MPA5000 intro public admin

this module, we have discussed decision-making and reviewed approaches to decision-making. We have also looked at E-government and the use of web-based tools by public organizations. More specifically, we have evaluated web-based services, wrapping things up by looking at the extensive use of E-government in Estonia where E-government has become the primary source of all public organization resources in the country.

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How does this activity help you?

Making decisions and being able to support those decisions are skills essential to any public administrator. Combined with the field of E-government today, this lesson helps us practice design-making processes and illustrate our knowledge of E-government and web-based tools in the public sector.

Instructions

After researching E-government examples, prepare a position paper evaluating the extent to which you believe public sector organizations should incorporate E-government. A position paper will present the issue, evaluate viable options, and defend your position using outside sources that support your position. Include in your paper a description of your decision-making process for your determination. Consider the following:

What are the pros and cons of E-government and web services similar to Estonia?

Is it possible to offer a similar level of E-government in the United States?

What information is needed to make your decision from a decision-making perspective?