Discussion2_Public Management Reform

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Public Management Reform
The new realities of globalization and increased accountability are forcing public and nonprofit organizations to reconsider their use of traditional management practices. Instead, organizations are opting for results-oriented management practices typically associated with private, for-profit organizations. Over the past few decades, several major public management reform initiatives were created to address the demand for increased accountability.

For this Discussion, review this weeks Learning Resources. Think about how public and nonprofit organizations differ from private, for-profit organizations (e.g., environment, goals). Consider potential challenges associated with implementing private, for-profit management practices in the reform of public and nonprofit organizations. Then reflect on the applicability of private, for-profit management practices to public and nonprofit organizations.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 3 a brief description of how private, for-profit organizations differ from public and nonprofit organizations. Then, describe at least one challenge associated with implementing private, for-profit management practices in the reform of public and nonprofit organizations, and provide a specific example. Finally, explain the private management practice you feel is the most applicable to public and nonprofit organizations and why.

Julia Alvarez’s How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents.

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For this essay, my professor wants five-paragraph essay (introduction that ends with a clear thesis, three body paragraphs complete with transitions and topic sentences, and conclusion) in which you explore some theme from the novel.  This should be a clearly written and well organized document in which you demonstrate that you’ve read and thought about the book. Make sure, too, that you provide ample textual evidence.  3-5 quotes per body paragraph is a good rule of thumb.

Biblical Research

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Requirements for Posting:

A well prepared presentation of your chosen biblical texts will:

  1. Identify the texts, providing quotes of key verses.  
  2. Offer your initial thoughts on the text. What did you first understand the passages to mean? What questions do you have about the text before you begin your research?
  3. Relate your chosen passages to a theme of our course ( Jesus in Gospel of Mathew) and our class discussions. How is this connected to the big picture of the Christian faith?
  4. Consult 2 Biblical Commentaries. 

5. Based on your research, pose a question for your classmates to discuss.

Present your findings from these commentaries. Do the two commentaries agree on their interpretation of your passages? Are there different views? If so, why? What have you learned about the text based on your research? Be sure to explain the types of analysis and interpretation that you have examined (consider the historical context, genre of the text, likely authors, cultural context, etc.).

A well-prepared Canvas post will be about 2-3 pages in a Word document single spaced. 

Applying Theories to Practices

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Applying Theories to Practices
Management theory and practice traces back to the philosophies of Aristotle, who first spoke about topics such as departmentalization and centralization. However, it was during the Industrial Revolution, at the turn of the 20th century, that the concept of management was thrust into the limelight (Jenks, 1960). Managers of factories, mills, and mines sought new ways to increase productivity and efficiency among employees to ensure a healthy bottom line. As industries evolved and expanded, new leadership and management theories and practices emerged to address other pressing issues, such as organizational structure and employee motivation. Many theories developed early on continue to inform modern-day management practices in both public and nonprofit organizations.

In this Discussion, you consider various management and leadership theories, and explain how they might be applied to public and nonprofit organizations. For this Discussion, review this weeks Learning Resources. Focus on the assumptions of each management or leadership theory, and consider the issues and/or problems each theory attempts to address. Then, identify a public or nonprofit organization with which you are familiar. This could be an organization for which you currently work, have worked, know about from others, or have learned about through academic resources and/or the media. Select one management or leadership theory, and consider how it might be applied to practices in the public or nonprofit organization you identified.
With these thoughts in mind:

A brief description of a public or nonprofit organization with which you are familiar and the management or leadership theory you selected. Explain how you might apply this theory to practices within the organization. Be sure to provide a description of the theory and specific examples of how you might apply it.