There are a number of changes implemented day-to-day within the public sector, all with the ultimate objective towards developing increased effectiveness and efficiency of public services. Among the greatest transformations has become the rapid progre . . .

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a federal agency in the Department of Defense within the Executive Branch of United States government. USACE is the world’s largest public engineering, design, and construction management agency. USACE has t . . .

The public sector often bears the reputation for lacking motivation, and the current body of literature examining leadership and motivation showcase the power a leader has on improving worker performance. Studies show leaders have the potential to sha . . .

The author explores nonprofit employee motivation through the factors of employee satisfaction, organizational climate, and organizational leadership. The case for continued research on the topic was included, as research is limited. A discussion on p . . .

With an annual budget of $2.2 billion, the County of Los Angeles, Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is the largest locally administered child welfare program in America ("Department of Children and Family Services," 2017). It is predicted . . .

Conflicts in workplaces are common occurrences (Gerardi, 2015). There are negative consequences to workplace conflicts such as decreased team performance, low morale, burnout, decreased occupational satisfaction, increased turnover and increased absen . . .

Objective: This paper addresses the different challenges for non-native Latinas and native-born Latinas when it comes to exclusive breastfeeding. In addition, the paper reviews factors that may be negatively affecting exclusive breastfeeding rates in . . .

Volunteer Management is an undervalued skill in public administration and business management, as evidenced by its exclusion from the curriculum of many professional programs in these sectors. From this, we can surmise that managers and administrators . . .

Abstract Analysis of Officer Involved Traffic Collision Fatalities, Oversight and Community Impacts By Joseph J. Martinez Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership Officer-involved traffic collisions are a pressing iss . . .

A single community model for increased student participation in the administration of colleges and universities is a research designed to find out the degree of student participation in the university administration of the present day. It was assumed . . .

Prior to the novel coronavirus pandemic of 2020, telehealth services were little used in the United States despite increasing technological ability to provide services virtually. Federal Medicare policy is a chief reason why; CMS has historically chos . . .

While the federal government has taken a hard-line stance on immigration enforcement, threatening to resuscitate cooperation policies, sub-federal governments have chosen to institute the alternative. California has gone as far as to enact Senate Bill . . .

Abstract Management Strategies in the Education System By Yvonne Vela Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership Leaders in public administration have an important role for implementing the policies and programs that de . . .

Health Information Technology and Patient Centered Medical Homes are suggested to improve healthcare delivery across the nation, but healthcare disparities persist, inhibiting vulnerable patients from health equity. Vulnerable populations experience g . . .

Public drinking water systems throughout California are subjected to maximum contaminant levels or water quality regulations imposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board. As Califo . . .

Absenteeism is a wicked problem that continues to plague the public sector. It affects productivity, contributes to a decrease in morale among staff, and can be costly for an organization. There is no one solution to resolve this issue. However, there . . .

This study analyzes the role of stigma associated with the participation in welfare programs. Additionally, this study theorizes a possibility of stigma being caused and fostered by the very nature of the federal welfare system’s administration of the . . .

For seventy-five years, American Athletic Association of the Deaf (AAAD) has been a prolonged national deaf sports organization that has been drastically changing over the years. This study will overview the organizational life of deaf sports organiza . . .

Technological advancements throughout the 21st century have exposed several shortcomings in federal law regulating protection of patient information. Over the last 15 years, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has not been . . .

Public administrators play a critical role in implementing human resource policies. They achieve to find a balance between creating policies in response to changes in the American workforce family demographics and ensuring employee job satisfaction. T . . .

The constant worries of the budgetary problems associated with the police training function is the concern of the police administrator. In the everyday world of municipal government, the proverbial "budget ax" to the training budget is the rule rather . . .

Graduation rates at public schools in the United States are not where they are supposed to be. The average national graduation rate is 84.6%. Public schools have struggled to raise graduation rates to 100% and to make sure students are getting the bes . . .

For the U.S. to remain a leader and stay competitive in the global market, the workforce needs to prepare for 21st-century jobs, and there is fear that the country is falling behind (PCAST, 2010). Students are the future of the country and what is tau . . .

Abstract Should Medicaid Accept Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as a Cost- Effective Treatment Alternative? By Fredelyn Sandwall Master of Public Administration, Health Administration Over the past decade, the interest and usage in CAM ha . . .

The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between job security and organizational commitment and/or employee performance in the local government, in North Los Angeles County. All the literature that is currently available on job . . .

This paper will focus on both the federal prohibition on marijuana as well as state legalization efforts, to better understand the future of marijuana legalization in the United States. As society’s attitudes are changing towards marijuana in the U.S. . . .

Opioid prescriptions that have been dispensed in the United States have risen at an alarming rate. From initial readings that were recorded, opioid prescriptions nearly tripled two decades. Of the individuals who have been prescribed these prescriptio . . .

As technological advancements continue to permeate the everyday lives of the public, governments have moved to incorporate this new technology into their operations. This can be seen in the increased use of social media at all levels of government for . . .

This research proposal studies how the civil service procedures impact public sector supervisors when documenting prior to implementing discharge, with a focus on Los Angeles County employees. This study will particularly examine the case study of Ske . . .

American public transit connects riders from residential areas to employment and shopping centers, education, and more. Bus routes must provide equal connectivity geographically and ensure service equity on racial and social justice terms as required . . .

Over the past few years women have made many advances in the field of Public Administration. Even with the advancements women today still face double standards in leadership roles. Women remain highly underrepresented in decision making positions. The . . .

The public administrator, as the leader of the organization, has the mission of obtaining the necessary resources to accomplish the enormous impact in pursuit of a goal. There is a call to unify the team in the successful implementation of evidence-ba . . .

As the popularity of New Public Management theory rose in the late 20th century, contracting out government services became a big debate. The debate is whether contracting out government services makes the government more efficient and effective of th . . .

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as an executive order by President Barack Obama and compare it to how other polices that were passed through congress. This paper will also includ . . .

Did lack of citizen participation in the governmental planning process adversely decrease city officials' accountability to citizens in the city of Bell, California? There is little research on the perspectives from key stakeholders, citizen community . . .

Literature on educational disparities demonstrate a persistent gap between low socioeconomic status schools and high socioeconomic status schools. The social components of parent socioeconomic status and family involvement, gender, policy, school expe . . .

Abstract Human Trafficking: Health Care Provider Training and Identification of Sex Trafficked Victims, by Joyce Martin. Master of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership. Research to evaluate the knowledge gaps and training nee . . .

The goal of ending veteran homelessness remains high on the public administration agenda. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approves millions of dollars every year to fund Grand Per Diem (GPD) programs that help homeless veterans. To better unde . . .

Food and nutrition are one of the most basic human needs, yet certain segments of the U.S. population continue to struggle with hunger and food insecurity. This study reviews the history of U.S. food policies and programs designed and implemented to r . . .

In the last twenty years, comprehensive studies on bullying have captured a variety of areas that are prevalent in organizational life. Research on this phenomenon demonstrates that the presence of bullying in the workplace generally results in a dive . . .

Employee turnover is one of the most challenging dilemmas in organizations. A considerable amount of research indicates that turnover is mainly a result of negative relationships between supervisors and managers, and their employees. Still, that is no . . .

As an altruistic public sector employee it is imperative to exemplify qualities of motivation and high levels of engagement within their organization. Public sector employees and the organization thrive and grow together when their goals are aligned. . . .

In recent years cognitive games have been becoming a convenient means of self-improvement. The proposed study examines the correlation between the use of cognitive games and the performance of the City of Los Angeles' participated personnel. This rese . . .

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) branded as Metro inaugurated by the California legislature in April 1993 (Metro, n.d.). In 2001, the Metro decentralized its bus operations into five regional service sectors: San Fernando Va . . .

The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of new public management (NPM) as a major strategy in a social service agency. The paper reviews the literature and history of the use of NPM in the public sector and considers its use at the Los Angeles . . .

This research paper evaluates the frequency and effectiveness of collaboration between nonprofits and local government when creating policies to address homelessness in cities across Los Angeles County. The research problem highlights the homeless pro . . .

Abstract Blending Transformational Leadership and Emotional Intelligence to improve Organizational Effectiveness in the Not-For-Profit Sector: the case of The Midnight Mission. In the domain of organizational management, much work has been done to enl . . .

After decades of research, one can conclude that there are significant gaps in the job market. This wide gap has caused many individuals in society to think twice before they select a career. An immense amount of research has been conducted to underst . . .

The H-1B Program has garnered much attention from politicians and the media recently but the topic is actually an old one. Scholars have been dissecting the benefits and pitfalls of the program since its inception in the 1990s. They have approached it . . .

This study will examine the integrity of domestic violence programs. It will discuss whether domestic violence programs are effective or ineffective in the services and resources provided for survivors, children, families and batters. It will also dis . . .

Child abuse is a social issue that has negatively impacted children in communities across the world arguably since the dawn of human civilization. Historically, Child Protective Services agencies across the country have done a poor job of involving fa . . .

This project proposes to study the impact of mandatory minimum wage increases on nonprofit organizations. Effects of minimum wage increases on for-profits will be used for comparison. A non-probability, purposive survey of 10 nonprofit and 10 for-prof . . .

The Department of Children and Family Services is currently experiencing an enormous crisis. There is very little research about the effectiveness of services provided by child services workers. This case study seeks to explore the relationship betwee . . .

Positive change in the workplace is essential to bring out success. Positive change that is driven based on motivation, empowerment, and support leads to better job performance and lower burnout rates. The concept of Transformational Leadership has be . . .

As healthcare costs rise in the United States (U.S.), a mental health crisis continues to escalate. The estimated cost of depression for the U.S. is $210.5 billion and healthcare usage is increasing. As a result, public and private beneficiaries are p . . .

This paper examines the history of public pensions, gives an overview of current public pension conditions in California, and compares California's public pension situation to other states and countries through a variety of theoretical frameworks incl . . .

During the steady economic growth of the nineties, the presidential system of government took a substantial leap in the enlightenment of the workforce market by signing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 into law. As the policy took a short ru . . .

Abstract The current foster care system in the US is responsible for over 400,000 children every year (Neal, 2017). Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is the largest agency in the country (Oppenheimer, 2018). Los Angeles . . .

Homelessness has increased dramatically in recent years and unhoused individuals have resorted to re-appropriating public space and public parks into shelters and homes. This study attempts to address the problem of perceived threat of criminal activi . . .

If popular opinion and media accounts are to believe, immigration to the U.S. is the main cause of increased crime rates. Yet a growing body of empirical studies suggests precisely the opposite: more immigrants do not mean more crime – rather the infl . . .

Abstract Proposition 57: Implementation and Perception By Janette Darbinyan Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership After decades of harsh crime policy (including being a test state for the Three Strikes approach to . . .

Over the decades, undocumented immigrants have been a controversial topic, with most undocumented immigrants in the United States residing in California. Recently, the California Valued Act passed or California Senate Bill 54 (SB54). SB54 went into ef . . .

Welfare-to-work sanctions have been chief form of incentive used since the welfare reform of 1996. An individual receives a sanction when not in compliance with welfare-to-work requirements and loses a portion of the monthly welfare benefits. This low . . .

In 2016, California implemented a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) process for law enforcement and families to prevent individuals that exhibit risk behavior prone to violence. The data shows that in California, suicide and gun violence targeting . . .

The appraisal system is important in assessing the performance of employees and their contributions to the organization. Although conveyed as a system meant to help an organization, it has brought up negative opinions from employees. The study investi . . .

The affordability of housing and access to local voucher programs from municipalities for assistance with housing has become an ongoing issue for years dating back to 1970. The housing voucher normally referred to as Section 8 is designed to provide s . . .

The purpose of this study was to provide a systematic review of the research completed on how previously chronically homeless individuals participating in Housing First programs experience community integration. Research Questions: How do formerly hom . . .

This study seeks to identify factors that serve as barriers and/or facilitators to sexual reproductive healthcare for African American women and provide data to inform the development of programs that maximize access to sexual reproductive care among . . .

This research study examines the support of the residents of Sacramento for the opening of a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS). People were invited on Nextdoor.com to complete a web-based survey on SurveyMonkey. The survey collected a variety of demog . . .

This paper examines the political discourse surrounding No Child Left Behind educational reform, and how such discourse shaped the perception of accountability of public education during the Bush Administration. It has been seventeen years since the U . . .

This thesis will discuss methods used to increase efficiency and productivity in the public sector. The paper will review case studies of various plans used by several public agencies who dealt with the efficiency problem. It will also examine, in dep . . .

The purpose of this graduate project is to explore the responsible gathering and application of data in improving nonprofit service provision at the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC). Data is often incorporated into business functions . . .

This policy analysis seeks to discuss Proposition 184 and the impact of the implementation of the legislation on people from different socioeconomic and racial groups. Also, the study also aims to examine the composition of jail and prison populations . . .

Political efficacy, or one’s belief in their ability to create change in politics and government, has long been studied as a concept in political science. The research at hand pertains to the correlation between one’s level of education and their leve . . .

Abstract Examining Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: The Failures of Hurricane Katrina and Blame Attribution By Kari Souza Contreras Master of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership Assigning blame for the inadequate . . .

The United States continues to face the enormous problem of a lack of health coverage. The American people are troubled with affording health care and one alternative that has been successful in other countries is universal health care. Universal heal . . .

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), has, for decades, affected the lives of millions of people by weakening the immune system, the body's natural defense system against infections and illnesses. . . .

This study will explore the effects of a merger on the clients of two merged nonprofit agencies. Resource Dependence Theory will be used to provide framework. The study will be conducted in a human service organization in Los Angeles County serving at . . .

With the upsurge in mass shooting incidents in the United States a need for responders to be trained and ready has become a priority. Although mass shooting incidents should be a facet of emergency management little to no literature or frameworks have . . .

Health services are required in some form by all people, whether they require hospitalization or a simple examination. However, there are many individuals who cannot afford the cost of health care in this country for any number of reasons. One avenue . . .

This research proposal seeks to fill a research gap relating to the effects of rent-control laws on the rate of evictions. The research will focus on the Los Angeles iteration of rent-control known as the "Rent Stabilization Ordinance" ("RSO"). The la . . .

The use and implementation of cutting-edge telehealth and telemedicine applications in the United States have a great impact on healthcare access and delivery. Telemedicine has provided healthcare access remotely, from the convenience of patients' hom . . .

An aging federal workforce has federal leadership confronting challenges related to the retention and successful transfer of institutional and organizational knowledge essential to the further success of federal programs. While some agencies have deve . . .

The purpose of this study is to investigate factors that influence an employee's motivation for continued employment within the public service sector as well as job satisfaction within an organization. The groundwork for the success of a public sector . . .

Research on the cause of homelessness in the County of Los Angeles has increased. However, there has been no substantial plan or act set forward to dramatically cut the numbers of homeless individuals roaming in Los Angeles. There are many factors tha . . .

An individual who takes a career path in the public sector contributes to the purpose of organizing, enforcing and shepherding the agencies that administer the laws and regulations that give breath to the public organizations that exists. The existenc . . .

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of cultural change in the public sector and how it affects the individual employee. This has been done by examining the culture within the public sector and the effects of cultural change. For furthe . . .

Teleworking has been shown to directly impact work-life balance, job retention, and improved well-being of employees. Currently, there is a gap in the literature related to the effects of teleworking in the County of Los Angeles, including impacts on . . .

Individuals and corporations in the United States are encouraged as a matter of public policy to make charitable contributions to non-profit organizations. Such contributions enhance the efficient use of the nation's economic resources by promoting no . . .

Social determinants of health are a contributing factor to healthcare spending. These factors may lead to deterioration of health for the frail Medicare population. This study analyzes care coordination models that demonstrate interventions, which add . . .

The United States continues to experience daunting recidivism, which highlights the failures of reentry programming. The Bureau of Prisons often employs faith-based organizations in operating residential reentry facilities. Do faith-based residential . . .

The recent pandemic and protests have forced many organizations to move towards teleworking. Previous research has shown that teleworking can have both benefits and drawbacks. The purpose of this study is to examine the benefits and drawbacks of telew . . .

As public-sector organizations slowly evolve, public funds continue to aid in support of these organizations; an expectation of efficiency and effectiveness is unsurprisingly set. It follows that the public-sector organizations will reflect leadership . . .

Modeling the government to run more like a private business has been occurring since the 1980s when the New Public Management (NPM) approach to public administration was first introduced. NPM has resulted in the use of incentive structures common in t . . .

Succession planning in the public sector is known to manifest itself at the level of executive staff. However, strategic plans do not emphasize the need to develop line staff to practice succession planning, nor become familiar with the managerial dec . . .

The concern over vaccine exemptions has been substantial since the 2015 measles outbreak in Southern California. History has shown how mandatory vaccination laws have proven to be effective in eradicating life-threatening diseases. However, with the i . . .

The world is experiencing a migration crisis due to current wars, persecution, gangs, climate change, and violation of human rights. Syria and Central America are countries currently facing the highest numbers of displaced persons, refugees, and asylu . . .

Since the passage of the New Deal, implementation of new public management has shifted the landscape of public sector social services program delivery. Rather than providing direct services, government has dramatically increased the usage of private a . . .

Despite an overall decline in infant mortality rates (IMR) throughout the United States, non-Hispanic Blacks persistently maintain a high IMR. This paper seeks to review the environmental, social, and biological factors that are associated with high I . . .