What demographics would you use to describe a typical local government manager, according to your texts? 2. What is the difference between management and leadership? To be a leader what position do you need to occupy? 3. What aspects of a local government manager’s role do you like the most? What aspects do you like […]

Discussion questions and points are based on the assigned discussion readings for the session and due Tuesday of each week: use the assignment submission link to submit your discussion questions/points. Here is the template to download. Download Here is the template to download.The template is the same for each session. (Click here for an example […]

How do layout and process design impact efficiency? Analyze and discuss present-day assembly line balancing. Analyze and discuss U-shaped and virtual manufacturing cells. What purpose do service scapes play in retail operations? How do signs, symbols, and artifacts play a role in service-based layouts?

Answer the following questions based on your reading of Olivero et al. (1997) Download Olivero et al. (1997). Review the detailed guidelines (page 1) and example article critique (page 2) in the following document: Homework #1 – Article Critique Download Homework #1 – Article Critique. Please do not plagiarize the example. Be sure to answer […]

In Lesson 3, you read an article by Daniel Strand entitled “Ethical reasoning and military leadership”. The author provided an overview of ethical theories and offered a method for thinking about ethical dilemmas. For this essay, consider the following prompt first, then answer the question below. 2. Moral equality of combatants (MEC) is a key […]

In your opinion, what have we learned about ecological succession and disturbance that can be used to manage forests and other natural areas in a sustainable manner? Are there ways to mimic nature? Feel free to do additional research on this topic. For inspiration, please view the following video from the Vermont Land Trust.

nfection control is a paramount component of the healthcare risk manager’s role. How might you prioritize, measure, and seek to improve infection rates in an acute or long-term care setting? Provide information as to the area of focus, process, organizational stakeholders and desired outcomes. Your submission should be in the format of an executive summary. […]

Drawing on what you know of pre-Socratic and classical philosophy (i.e. the philosophy of Socrates and Plato) as well as what you know of modern philosophy (i.e. the philosophy of Descartes and Locke), compare and contrast the concerns of modern and ancient philosophy. Do the ancients care about the same problems as the moderns? If […]

Why is goal setting important in strategic planning? What are the consequences of poorly developed goals? How do you continually evaluate your goal priorities and adapt to industry and market changes? What issues would these goals “solve” and what are the expected results?

Discuss some reasons why professional city and county managers are needed. 2. What characteristics of the professional manager are important for working across governmental boundaries? 3. Describe two service delivery strategies that can contribute to the quality of life in communities. 4. Discuss two ways to enhance community leadership. 5. Do you think Economic Development […]