The basis of this project is to explore the reasons behind teacher turnover rates in nonprofit charter schools in California. Turnover rates for teachers in nonprofit charter schools are higher than those in traditional district schools. Research sugg . . .

Families of color involved in the child welfare system are disproportionately represented and tend to have worse outcomes compared to white families (Dettlaff & Rycraft, 2010; Horton & Watson, 2015; Lee, 2015). This is occurring nationwide, and severa . . .

Employee retention in the Los Angeles County Public Sector has been a common concern among the leaders of the organization. Employees are often switching departments for various reasons; however, one of the most prominent reasons is because of their m . . .

Professionals in the health industry should be better trained on how to be supportive of women who misuse substances and opioids. A solution to the previously failed policies that have lacked succession is to hold educational classes. The current poli . . .

Healthcare expenditures in the United States are extremely high. In 2017, Medicaid costs were over $580 billion, and Medicare also increased to $705.9 billion (CMS,2017). As traditional medicine has become more expensive and failed to produce better h . . .

Many researchers argue that the rise of citizen participation was due to a lack of representation and distrust in governmental decision-making. The City of Los Angeles is a one of many large cities in the United States that established a neighborhood . . .

Public library administrators are in great need of guidelines for evaluating and selecting automated library systems, and for determining the optimum level of automation for a particular library. Initial steps toward implementing a system often procee . . .

The roles of technology and social media are increasing in governments around the globe. The literature shows that many governments are using these technologies to their advantage. E- Government refers to websites or web-based programs that facilitate . . .

Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States and with this growth comes the emergence of Latino youth entering postsecondary education and the workforce. Though strides have been made to advance the educational achievement of Latino . . .

Every month, more and more Americans across the nation surrender colossal amounts of rent, consuming more than half of their incomes. The housing crisis has increased across time, and without the proper intervention it will ultimately "snowball" into . . .

The purpose of this research is for administrators to have a deeper understanding of the effectiveness and impact both Proposition HHH and Measure H have on the community. These two measures are fairly new, thus providing very little research on its e . . .

Climate change is impacting the lives of human beings and entire ecosystems around the globe. As the majority of the world's population lives in urban centers and the local infrastructure is directly impacted by climate change, local governments are r . . .

Corruption has plagued governments for centuries. With ever evolving ideas and technology, this wicked problem only continues to grow and in more complex forms. Interorganizational collaboration as a form of tackling societal problems has become the m . . .

This graduate project explores how public administration utilizes social media within their organization and its impact with public sector transparency. The research proposes to collect statistics from public organizations within Los Angeles County on . . .

The purpose of this project was to examine the literature on street-level bureaucrats, and their performance when having to work under a reduced discretionary power. The role of the street-level bureaucrat comes with discretionary power in implementin . . .

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was proposed, developed and implemented in order to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities by reducing discrimination. While there are many reasons for the current low employment rates for pe . . .

With so much uncertainty in recent political times and the difficult changes healthcare faces, the need for more women in leadership has never been more essential. Countless studies demonstrate that with gender parity in leadership, organizations prod . . .

The subject of this study is age diversity in public organizations. This study is meant to understand age diversity's effect on organizational culture. The study also seeks to know if that influence of culture, in turn, effects the policies of an orga . . .

In the last few decades, elder abuse has become one of the most common threats against our older generation. Mistreatment of elders includes physical, sexual, psychological abuse, self-neglect and financial exploitation. Research conducted in recent y . . .

Statistics show that the United States spends upwards of 3.5 trillion dollars or 18% of the national GDP on health services (Spaulding, Zhao, & Haley, 2014). The levels of spending cause pause, considering that the quality of healthcare is no better t . . .

The resilience and sustainability of a community is defined by its ability to promote the well-being of all its residents by ensuring that there are practices in place to respond to challenges as they arise within the community. This can only be achie . . .

Purpose: This study aims to explore the effects of nonprofit employees' occupational stress when able to utilize flexible work options such as telecommuting. Research Question: This work will help examine whether the perceived benefits and barriers as . . .

This study is an in-depth analysis of the computerized regional growth monitoring system, “MONITOR,” developed by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), a mini-council of governments. It examines the system from three aspects: goals a . . .

The public sector is facing new challenges with employee retention. As the Baby Boomer generation begins to retire, employers realize a mentality shift with the incoming Generation X and Millennials. The old mentality of working for one employer and s . . .

Recent mass shootings in the United States have received extensive news media coverage and triggered massive public outcry for stricter gun regulations. Most of these shootings share a common theme. First, firearms equipped with magazines holding more . . .

Beginning in the 1980’s, calls by New Public Management for government to be run like a business have led to an increase in government agencies contracting with private firms for the delivery of public services and goods. This graduate project provide . . .

Bridging the cybersecurity gap in local government By Cullen Armet Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership In the wake of increased targeted attacks on local governments, it is clear that there are a number of system . . .

With the advent of Federal legislation, as defined in the Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982, Title I, Subtitle C of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, Public Law 97-248, a contract with a organization will be negotiated to provide . . .

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of intrinsic motivation on job performance among public sector employees. The study will also look at intrinsic motivators such as autonomy, mastery, purpose, progress, and social interaction . . .

This research proposal explores and researches the relevance of gun laws in relation to mass shootings. Guns are typically used to carry out mass shootings. This research project will be analyzing explanations for mass shootings throughout the United . . .

Career and Technical education is a component of secondary education that has been overlooked and diminished in American school systems. As the economy continues to evolve and advance, there is a growing need to understand the value it brings and the . . .

The purpose of this project is to discuss and find a medium to the challenges organizations are facing due to all generations (Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z) working together under one workplace. The main crisis ties to the . . .

The 2008 Financial Crisis (the Crisis) was a wake-up call to the potentially devastating effects of systemic failure within the Banking and Finance Industry. Trillions of dollars of wealth were destroyed (Merle, 2018), and the rate of economic output . . .

Sexual harassment has been a long running issue in many different fields of work. In more recent years, organized voices have come to light with more critique towards the workplace creating an uncomfortable atmosphere and a lack of organizational resp . . .

ABSTRACT The Effect of Social Interactions in the Workplace on Individual Well-Being and on the Organization By Patricia Cruz Masters of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership Maintaining a healthy and engaged workforce is fund . . .

This study proposal seeks to understand the impacts of e-government usage on civic participation and attitudes towards citizenship. The fundamental research problem will examine how citizens interact with government and gauge their desire to vote in f . . .

Experienced practitioners of public administration have long questioned the applicability of public administration education. Academic public administration programs continue to enroll students every year with the goal to prepare students in public se . . .

To achieve universal coverage of health insurance in the United States, Medicaid expansion was passed in 2010 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA's goal was to improve access to affordable health coverage for everyone and protect citizens fro . . .

Current research indicates that successful implementation of goals is dependent on both the planning and managerial components. The aim of this study is to explore the Strategic Change Cycle to implement a new healthcare infrastructure, electronic Cas . . .

As the elderly population occupies an increasingly larger portion of demographics within California, it is paramount to determine ways to support mobility and ensure fitness to drive in order to maintain safety and continued access to services for the . . .

The mass retirement of baby boomers and the sizably smaller millennial generation have significantly changed the workforce landscape and in turn challenged succession plan strategies in public sector organizations. As the senior workforce retires, the . . .

Abstract Does the Cost of Gas and Number of HOV Lanes Impact Los Angeles Traffic Congestion and Pollution By Alexander Jahilian Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Sector Management The Los Angeles freeway system - and transportation plan in . . .

Organizational leaders have implemented empowerment practices and/or adopted empowerment leadership styles to produce positive outcomes for their organizations. Empowering employees has been associated with increased employee engagement and job satisf . . .

Over the last decade, technological advances have opened the door to new opportunities within our current healthcare system. Telemedicine services, specifically telepsychiatry, have addressed the variables that impede the ability for an individual res . . .

As newly graduated people join the workforce and older employees delay their retirement, there are now four generations working together in the workplace The diversity of ages in the workplace creates challenges for organizations and leaders due to ge . . .

The aim for this proposal is to examine the conditions the transgender employee faces in the work environment in regards to their gender identity. In this study, we will investigate why the transgender individual is still being underrepresented in the . . .

Telemedicine has been on a steady rise, providing opportunity for patients to have access to healthcare at the ease of their household. It reduces time, cost and helps overcome challenges that patients face otherwise without the flexibility that telem . . .

Employees and employers enter agreements where the employee renders a service and the employer compensates the employee. Today we know employees seek more than monetary compensation from their employers, many employees accept jobs based on the benefit . . .

Mental health services in the United States have undergone changes over the years. Qualitative analysis of archival research is done to summarize the factors which contributed to the inadequate coverage for Mental Health Services under Medicaid due to . . .

In the decades since Proposition 13 amended the state constitution of California, cities in California have consequently had an inherent obligation to mitigate revenue shortfalls. Local leaders have looked to various alternative sources and local tax . . .

Intellectual property laws were created to protect creative works from theft. Over time technology has advanced resulting in increased intellectual property crime rates. Strategies on how to combat increasing rates vary with some arguing that stricter . . .

Abstract An Assessment of the Public Awareness of the Impact of Roundup Herbicide in the United States By Niree Sarkissian Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership As the use of pesticides grows, the correlation with . . .

Abstract Possible Impacts of the Proposed Changes to the Public Charge Policy through the Lens of Asian Americans By Katrina Margarita Bernardez Rebueno Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership This paper examines the . . .

Dams provide a unique public value – by cutting off a natural resource, these structures provide many benefits to society including hydroelectric power, flood control, water supply, and recreation. Maintained by federal, state, and local government en . . .

Incivility spirals and governmental unionism create different work environments and atmospheres, which have opposing impacts on public sector employees. This research takes a qualitative approach to look in-depth at public sector employees, specifical . . .

Opioids are well known as a pain remedy along with its addictive nature for centuries leading to several waves of opioid epidemic. Qualitative analysis of archival research is done to summarize the factors which contributed to the current opioid epide . . .

Civic engagement has been the grassroots of change, growth, and fruition in societies. Through my research, I intend to analyze and assess the many ways in which civic engagement can be improved and utilized in implementing sustainable cities initiati . . .

The prevailing concepts of what entails sustainability evolved over the last several decades when academia began treating environmental, economic, and equitability concerns as co-dependent to one another, rather than opposing forces. In the absence of . . .

Environmental justice is an extension of the social justice movement in providing for the fair treatment for all groups in access to opportunities and meeting basic needs from an environmental perspective. California Government Code Section 65040.12(e . . .

The research problem is understanding what can be done to improve the current service programs to meet the service care needs of the elderly homeless veterans. The research approach is a qualitative method approach using a descriptive purpose with clo . . .

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of networks in public administration during the phases of disaster planning, response, and recovery in Los Angeles County. A network of three or more members will form to collaborate resources and e . . .

Historically, the criminal justice process has promoted retributive policies designed to punish, fine, reprimand, incarcerate, and detain offenders which has contributed to the problem of mass incarceration and overcrowded prisons. Retributive policie . . .

Nonprofits are under increasing pressure from their funders to produce evidence of the impact and effectiveness of their programs. Many, if not most, funders have evaluation requirements for the organizations they support, but usually do not provide t . . .

Public health nurses (PHNs) are public administrators, and those of Nurse-Family Partnership Los Angeles (NFP-LA) will be the focus of this project. PHNs in NFP-LA serve first time mothers for 2.5-years, with a focus on case management and education. . . .

With baby boomers retiring, millennial employees will soon be the majority in the workforce. Considering the personal characteristics and work habits of millennials, retention of the young and new workforce population could be a problem for organizati . . .

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 20 to 25% of the homeless population in the United States suffers from some form of severe mental illness. Mental illness, also referred to as mental health disorders, describ . . .

Climate change has been reported to occur for many decades, and the changes have been documented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has demonstrated an increasing global temperature trend of . . .

Civic engagement and participation is a hallmark in addressing issues of public concern and involving citizens in discourse to change it. In the last few years, the concept of social media has emerged as a new platform for civic engagement. It has all . . .

The healthcare system currently in place within the United States can be extremely difficult to navigate, especially for those battling serious illnesses. To provide the best quality of life possible and help overcome the disparities within the health . . .

This study was developed to investigate the effects of California's Medicaid on preventing and treating diabetes among the Latinx community in the United States. Diabetes is a major health issue that keeps growing and needs immediate attention from th . . .

This research paper identifies the problems society faces surrounding homelessness in Los Angeles County, and provides analysis of the current homelessness reduction efforts in place. The research problem identifies the need to gain an understanding o . . .

Correctional officers experience fatal and non-fatal work injuries. Although safety of those that work in penal institutions is a critical aspect of the justice system, it has not received the type of attention it deserves. The purpose of this study i . . .

Los Angeles County has policy and procedures for telework and acknowledge the benefits of telecommuting in their guide and benefits the organization with increased productivity. Even though it is beneficial to the organization and the employees, most . . .

Medi-Cal Managed Care (MMC) has transitioned from a social program for the needy to a true health insurance competitor recognized by the quality direction it is heading. The Department of Health Care Service (DHCS) oversees this program and provides d . . .

The subject of this study is the evaluation of police body cameras. As the use of police body cameras becomes a more common tool used by police departments throughout the country, police departments are operating under the assumption that this technol . . .

Nonprofits are a public entity guided by a shared mission to address needs that are underserved by public resources. Pressured by donors in the private sector, nonprofit organizations are compelled to utilize funding in the most efficient and effectiv . . .

By 2040, 4,200 Californians will die if Tuberculosis (TB) is not stopped (Barry et al., 2016). Achieving TB elimination in California is deemed important because it impacts the health and economy of the state significantly. There are two ways that TB . . .

The purpose of this study is to identify the dichotomy of politics and police administration and its implicated role in officers’ stress. President Woodrow, wanted to protect administration from political interference for his concern of corruption and . . .

This study examines SB 678's impact in the Los Angeles County exploring the challenges and opportunities after nine (9) years of implementation. The research method of in-depth interview is used to examine whether the implementation of EBPs reduce the . . .

"The U.S. public education system is notoriously difficult to change because of its loose coupling and institutional complexity. Since the 1980s, the dominant approach to education reform has been standards-based reform," (McDermott, 2006). The United . . .

Concerns for housing affordability have sparked many policy makers to question the strict regulations facing the housing market. Much of this is due to a lack of understanding on the notion of regulations, and a limited amount of research on the impac . . .

The research presented seeks to describe, explore, and explain how the design of professional offices influences the behavior of public sector employees within the office environment. Highlighted is the concept of modern organization theory, which inc . . .

Abstract THE IMPACT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AS IT RELATES TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY INFECTED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) By Jacquelyne Ubabuko Master of Public Administration in Health Administration HIV is a disease that is bec . . .

The purpose of this paper is to explore why government organizations often fail in their attempts to implement efficiency-driven management tools as popularized by the Reinventing Government and New Public Management movements of the last forty years. . . .

In order for Accountable Care Organizations to benefit from Medicare’s financial incentives, they must achieve the “triple aim”. This includes: providing quality care, increasing efficiency, while keeping costs down. In order to achieve this goal, the . . .

The use of performance measurements in the public sector has become the new normal since government reform known as New Public Management. New Public Management was established as a response to increasing public demand for a more accountable and trans . . .

This project examines how the first three states legalization of medical marijuana influenced the legalization process of recreational marijuana. Regulations, policies, and laws of California, Colorado and Washington will be analyzed through four them . . .

A vast review of the literature has found that Millennials are unlike any other generation because they have different values than previous generations. Due to a generational change in values, Millennials seek different needs and wants from the workfo . . .

The primary purpose of this project is to measure the effectiveness of Technology Administration in the Public Sector. This is an analysis of whether e-Government has improved public service through the implementation of new technology or Information . . .

A report states that about 49% of nonprofit organizations lack the implementation of a strategic plan (Concord Leadership Group 2017). Therefore, most nonprofit organizations struggle to maintain their sustainability and demand. Strategic Management i . . .

Performance management techniques (PMT) are occasionally used in public sector agencies to drive efficiency, increase motivation and improve employee performance. PMT's are important because if implemented correctly, can improve a public sector agency . . .

Individuals, who shape the organizations, bring organizations into life by their own transactions and interactions with others. This study is to explore generational differences and its effect on current leadership style in public sector organization. . . .

Purpose: To conduct a historical policy analysis of selected presidential administrations' public policies towards environmental protection, by reviewing the connections between public opinion at the time, and a presidential administration's policy di . . .

Each year, millions of juveniles across the Unites States become involved in the criminal justice system. Most juveniles reoffend within a year and many continue their involvement with the justice system into adulthood. The majority of juveniles invol . . .

This study raises the issue of how the public sector can broaden its activities by integrating the arts into community-wide planning efforts to better support a more culturally equitable, inclusive and diverse arts industry. This gap indicates the nee . . .

Cultural values play a significant role in structuring social workers' professional identities. Conversely, current versions of social work principles can fall short of providing a justification of social work values in practice that incorporates the . . .

Studies on implicit (unconscious) bias and its relationship to clinical interactions, patient treatment, and health disparities are becoming more prevalent, as researchers examine various types of implicit bias across medical specialties and demograph . . .

This paper examines the impact of mentorship programs among city employees. The purpose is to answer the question "How can mentorship influence employees in public sector organizations?" The organization that was explored for this paper is the City of . . .

This study focuses on the validity of the different Types of selection procedures used in promotional examinations. The validity of task oriented tests in public service agencies is of particular concern. It is contended that public agencies affect th . . .

Abstract Examining Care Transition Management Policy and the Transfer of Health Information in Accountable Care Organizations By Jose Raul Robles Master of Public Administration, Health Administration Care Transition Management and the Transfer of Hea . . .