Disaster preparedness requires local managers to collaborate with emergency personnel, including fire, police, and other agencies. It involves many topics, including lessons of previous disasters, collaboration with other government officials, mitigat . . .

Culturally trained organizations have enhanced health outcomes, increased patient interest, shared understanding, and increased local community engagement. We are constantly undergoing changes in healthcare and must respond appropriately. Policy must . . .

In Los Angeles County, interdepartmental collaboration was part of the child welfare system restructure supported by the elected body of the County. This was a result of a series of recommendations by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection fol . . .

Abortion in the United States is the most common medical procedure undergone by young women between the ages of 15 and 44 (Jones, Zolna, Henshaw, & Finer, 2008). This paper aimed to analyze peer-reviewed journal articles on the disparities in abortion . . .

The lack of paid maternity leave in the United States has had significant outcomes for both mother and child. Studies have shown the effects of maternal and infant separation and the sudden transition into the workplace can create a negative impact on . . .

Though more people are adopting the Internet as part of their everyday lives, those in the fringes continue to fall behind; and they are the elderly, low-income households, and rural communities. The Internet ironically has been touted as a bridge to . . .

Every employee deserves to be treated with respect and civility. Organizations should ensure that their environment is a harassment-free workplace. Although the public sector has instituted mandatory harassment and bystander training, stringent polici . . .

Abstract Administrative Accountability: Does contracting out for services decrease administrative accountability in regards to fiscal and service provider oversight among public sector management in the Los Angeles County, Department of Mental Health? . . .

The Medicaid Expansion of 2010 under the Affordable Care Act had hoped to improve health care access and improve quality. Since its passage, emergency rooms continue being overcrowded by new Medicaid enrollees. This has created a change in hospital pa . . .

Abstract The Role of E-government in the Performance of Public Employees By Galia Nathan Master of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership The phenomenon of E-government brought a total transformation and a new era to the public . . .

Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) are medical complications leading to increases in the length of hospitalization, subsequent healthcare encounters, and financial burden on patients and the healthcare system. Since October 1, 2008, CMS has implement . . .

Millennial employees will soon become the majority of the workforce in the United States. Their tendency to "job hop" creates a problem for public sector agencies due to the negative consequences that follow turnover. High turnover can prove costly fo . . .

This proposed study will analyze the impact of e-delivery of government services, specifically e-delivery of services from the Judicial Branch of Government of California. With increasing sums being spent on technology projects and the current emergen . . .

This research aims to examine the widening of the achievement gap through school choice. The public education system is a complex multi-tiered system whereby each state adheres to federal law, yet the state is the primary entity responsible for the ma . . .

This graduate project examines the theory of founder’s syndrome in the context of nonprofit organizations. The purpose of this project is to explore factors that intensify founder’s syndrome, consequences of founder’s syndrome on mission impact, and s . . .

This research proposal explores if there are is any significance in the number of sick hours heterosexual men and women use after the birth of their child. This is achieved by an intensive literary review on how working males and females get affected . . .

Improving the quality of services delivered to diverse participants is important when determining their success in nonprofit organizations. This proposal used the contributions of the Multicultural Counseling Competencies (MCC) proposed by Sue, Arredo . . .

The use of social media becomes popular in the public health sector in responding to epidemics and engaging citizen to provide public safety. Existing research covers a wide range of perspective in the use of social media and citizen engagement; the d . . .

Police brutality is a national phenomenon in America that primarily affects communities of color that may have increased due to the lack of accountability and civil control in law enforcement agencies. Due to this ongoing phenomenon, there is a need f . . .

The goal for this research is to create a more cohesive picture of the current state of the topic, using existing research and quantitative data to formulate potential factors and implications of the human capital and glass ceiling, labyrinth effect o . . .

Studies have demonstrated that homeless programs are designed to help a specific demographic of homeless individuals and not homelessness as a whole. The outcome is that most studies evaluate homeless assistance programs individually. There is current . . .

Turnover rates and turnover intentions among street-level bureaucrats are impacting the lives of the people they serve, and the public sector organizations they work for. Public sector organizations have begun to address the problem by implementing po . . .

Welfare-to-Work is a federally funded program designed to assist TANF recipients obtain economic self-sufficiency through full-time employment, thereby eliminating the need for cash aid. Although the intentions behind the Welfare-to-Work are sound, a . . .

Abstract Planned Parenthood Defunding: A Review of Public Policy and Potential Solutions By Deanna Brown Master of Public Administration, Health Administration Women's access to care continues to be a topic of debate in the United States. The past dec . . .

This research study explores the contributions and benefits from mental health service interventions to decrease homelessness. This study examines multiple stakeholders to identify if there is a relationship between the delivery of mental health inter . . .

Cell phone use-related distracted driving causes many adverse effects, including injuries, deaths, and financial problems. Many drivers do not adhere to laws against cell phone use behind the wheel, whether or not they are aware of laws prohibiting su . . .

This paper uses an analytical framework of policy process to examine the passage of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 in California and evaluates its effect on the state's pension debt.

Public administrators must account for demographic changes and adapt to new challenges due to an increasingly diverse population in the United States, if the United States wishes to maintain its status of being a world leader in democratic principles. . . .

The United States workforce makeup has changed over the last decades. Many studies indicate a direct link between diversity management and organizational productivity or profitability focusing on the private sector. Furthermore, few researchers discus . . .

This graduate project seeks to find a relationship between the Transformational Leadership style has on stress among employees. This project aims to study the perceived stress experienced by Social Workers from the In-Home Supportive Service district . . .

The unique attributes and characteristics that differentiate male and female leadership in the public sector act as a springboard into an assessment of how gender differences in leadership tactics influence organizational staff, culture, and performan . . .

The purpose of this study will measure the effects of gentrification for the residents and business owners in two gentrifying neighborhoods: Lincoln Heights and Chinatown, Los Angeles (LA), California (CA). This non-experimental study will be conducte . . .

Children are dying from cancer at a much higher rate than any other cause in the United States. In fact, more children are lost to cancer than many of the other childhood diseases combined. The percentage of children that will be diagnosed with cancer . . .

Although an abundance of literature exists on the topic of leadership development and the importance of effective leaders in organizations, little is known about the effectiveness of these interventions, training and professional development investmen . . .

Homelessness is a fast-growing problem that has become a widespread epidemic, especially within the County of Los Angeles regions. It’s estimated that on average there are 254,000 homeless men, women and children across the nation (LAHSA, 2016). There . . .

Over 50 years ago the Supreme Court signed into law Brown v. Board of Education, a decision that declared segregated schools cannot be equal, it affirmed the right of every student access to equal education. Prior to this law students with disabilitie . . .

In 2000 the United States Surgeon General released a report on Children’s Mental Health - A National Action Agenda that provided guidelines for addressing children’s mental health in the United States. Among the recommendations was to move the country . . .

Recent organizational involvement in scandals has shaken public confidence and has brought new light to the ethical responsibilities of leaders. Questions such as can public leaders inspire ethical behavior in organizations? And, how can leaders creat . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine previous research and use it as a tool to determine if welfare-to-work programs leads to long lasting employment and economic independence for the participants or is the system flawed and is simply a revolving d . . .

In Los Angeles County there is a high number of existing cases of child abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, there are not enough services to manage this problem. This issue calls for development of preventative programs that will assist families before . . .

Government response time and expenditure in response to unexpected disasters have been an ongoing source of great controversy. The question is, are things getting better? That is, if we look at Hurricane Katrina, a source of great controversy in 2005, . . .

Throughout the last several decades the makeup of the US workforce has completely changed. A considerable body of research has exhibited how important diversity is to organizations and how crucial the managing of it is in the workplace. Yet, despite t . . .

The purpose of this investigation is to document and compare the educational and professional backgrounds of city managers currently working in the Southern California area. The results of this study can be used to evaluate the current state of the ci . . .

The endless news reports of corruption scandals and unethical practices in the public sector have proven to be an ongoing issue affecting government organizations all over the world. The topic has garnered attention by numerous scholars who have under . . .

Although the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) model is an ideal integrated health care model in theory, many FQHCs will still need to make significant changes to truly comply with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards, affecting their . . .

Government efficiency is questioned continuously as the private sector, non-profits, and NGOs take on more responsibilities through government outsourcing. Current literature does not imply a positive or negative connotation as much as it discusses th . . .

The issue of homelessness in Los Angeles is at the forefront of today's headlines and carries great debate with little or no resolution in sight. However, an aspect of homelessness that warrants immediate attention and action, is the effects of homele . . .

Older adults comprise an increasingly large percentage of our population. Older adults have expressed a desire to remain in their own homes instead of alternative living situations, such as assisted living facilities as they age. The public administra . . .

Homelessness has been present in our society for many decades. As a result, public leaders have acted to combat it and solve it. However, homelessness continues to be active without an end horizon. A city organization that has a contract with the fede . . .

The legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes is considered a large public experiment where state and local governments have had to develop policies to regulate a substance that remains illegal under federal law. Although this field is relat . . .