This graduate project addresses the need for, and creation of, a bicycle patrol manual and bicycle pursuit policy for the Los Angeles Police Department and any law enforcement agency operating a bicycle patrol unit. The paper examines issues raised du . . .

This study concentrates on municipal code enforcement as a relatively new regulatory function of local government and endeavors to answer the question "Why did code enforcement appear in the American city?" In the first part, code enforcement is exami . . .

Governments have embraced privatization of all types with open arms. In fact, the use of private firms to participate, in whole or in part, in the provision of a public service has become so widespread that very few government services are not privati . . .

The study of contemporary political campaigns is important in the ever evolving realm of political structure and social order. Communicating a point of view from the ground floor of a campaign can help everyone to better understand the process of wher . . .

This study explores the concept of organizational mentoring and the benefits it has on organizational behavior. It examines the relationship between mentoring and leadership within the organizational setting. Finally, it discusses characteristics of s . . .

Change in the workplace is a regularly occurring factor. In Los Angeles County Public Works, technology has become the most recent trend aimed to increase effectiveness, productivity, and workspace. The amount of electronic methods created to substitu . . .

Transactional leadership is the dominant type of management in the public sector. As progressive ideas come forward, transformational leadership has emerged as a potential innovative way of managing employees. Transactional leadership is based on the . . .

Thus far, research on child support order compliance has been heavily linked to which percent of custody each parent has and how much income the parent paying support earns. Research shows if family violence is present, a batterer may abuse a victim b . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

This study will examine the consequential effects of parental incarceration in association to a child’s healthy development. Increasing rates of incarceration in the United States have prompted a need to further explore these effects, as children pose . . .

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This paper explores educational reform through the lens of the New Public Management movement. It examines No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Race to the Top, and the common core standards, as well as the proliferation of choices such as charter schools and . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

This paper reviews the literature on employee empowerment in the public sector workplace, with careful attention to the fundamental theoretical assumptions of the body of work and the empirical research on public sector employee motivation and its imp . . .

The focus of the study involves the analysis of an organizational motivational intervention, the quality control circle. The study attempts to analyse how a specific public sector quality control circle functions within an existing organization. The a . . .

By Ilbret Ilo Pourmanafy Master of Public Administration, Health Administration The California Nurses Association (ANA) sponsored the legislative Assembly Bill (AB) 394 to ensure safe staffing for patients in California. AB 394 was introduced by Assem . . .

Lawsuits against nonprofit organizations can negatively affect the finances and volunteerism rates at many agencies. Established literature does not identify the extent to which lawsuits have negatively affected the operating budgets and volunteerism . . .

This study deals with the development in 1978 in the City of Santa Barbara of the Open Road New Jobs Program—a CETA subsidized training program which involved a placement and training of seventeen Chicano youths in a variety of public sector jobs in t . . .

With the increase of veteran enrollment into college campuses in the U.S., many veterans and military personnel continue to suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD). Institutions of higher learning are trying to bridge the gap with the VA to . . .

This study examines the impact of cultural competency interventions at the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (DPH) on the provision of services. The study compares cultural competency performance by the County of direct services render . . .

This research paper identifies the problems faced by public administrators and society regarding homelessness in Los Angeles County and provides a current analysis of the current measures, strategies and programs in place to help reduce the amount of . . .

This study will measure if there is a relationship between a work assignment's task length and task complexity and level of work engagement for mid-career employees at the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. According to developmental . . .

This graduate project examines the impact of ambiguity and conflict in policy implementation. The paper will explore the ambiguity and conflict experienced by school district leaders, principals, and teachers and how this affects their willingness to . . .

Health care expenditures are at an all-time high in the United States and continue to rise each year. Much of the financial burden is carried by the federal and state levels of government through public health programs such as Medicaid. A major contri . . .

Affordable housing has long been an issue in Los Angeles. This report examines a systematic effort, over time, of Los Angeles homeowners partnering with local politicians in affecting property values. Revitalization movements transforming surrounding . . .

New police technologies such as the body-worn camera affect how police officers conduct daily police work. The first official use of body-worn cameras began in Europe in 2005 and then in the US in 2011. During those years, there was no published resea . . .

Turnover in public child welfare agencies is a nationwide issue related to poor outcomes for children in foster care. The purpose of this proposed graduate project is to evaluate the retention strategies of California county child welfare agencies. Re . . .

The healthcare industry has entered an era of intense competition and rapid change with the advent of government regulated prospective payment for hospital care. Now, more than at any time in the history of the healthcare industry, has it become imper . . .

Transactional and transformation leadership are two of the most common leadership styles within organizations. With Millennials slowly taking over the workforce managers need to know which type of leadership works for Millennials; transactional or tra . . .

With the impending retirement of many baby boomers, it is vital to prepare young people for jobs in the public sector. The transition from school-to-work can be facilitated through programs such as apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and mento . . .

The work of appraisers in the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor generates significant revenue for the many of the county’s cities, special districts and other county departments. But there is reason to believe that the workflow style imposed b . . .

Women have made remarkable progress within the last few decades in expanding their roles and functions within organizations, but their numbers within senior and executive positions remains disproportionate to that of men. Numerous studies have focused . . .

The generational differences bring challenges to management in many aspects, including leadership styles and employee retention, a top priority for public organizations. This absence of generation gap study is especially notable in the local governmen . . .

With research showing a high-quality education as an essential component in ensuring positive outcomes for incarcerated youth, it is imperative that juvenile correctional facilities provide education services mandated under the Individuals with Disabi . . .

In the past few decades, workforce diversity has been deliberated and debated within the public sector ever since the reports generated in 1980’s by the Hudson Institute, which was authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The reports indicated the . . .

This graduate project examines the effectiveness of e-government technology implementation by government and its affects on citizen perceptions of government transparency. Transparency helps citizens maintain government accountability, develop greater . . .

Regional centers have a contract with the state of California Department of Developmental Services to coordinate services for people with developmental disabilities beginning at three years old. Service coordinators working within the Lanterman Act ha . . .

Abstract Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A Review of Medicaid Coverage By Demetria Dugas Master of Public Administration, Health Administration The growing population of individuals age 65 and older has . . .

This study investigates the issues of effectiveness of electronic government (e-government) in public sector organizations specifically targeting local government agencies. Evaluating new technology is an important topic in the field of public adminis . . .

Change in the workplace is a regularly occurring factor. In Los Angeles County Public Works, technology has become the most recent trend aimed to increase effectiveness, productivity, and workspace. The amount of electronic methods created to substitu . . .

Food waste in the United States is a pervasive issue which has far-reaching negative economic, environmental, and social implications. Food loss and food waste occurs at every step of the food supply chain, however, many who waste food are not aware o . . .

The opioid crisis in California has worsened significantly every year since overdose deaths peaked in 2009, leading to increasing hospitalizations and deaths from opioid overdoses. This research project conducts a qualitative analysis of archival rese . . .

In 2018, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awarded 64 programs totaling about $29 million in federal dollars for transitional housing program participants of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking (OVW, 2019b). It is . . .

This research proposal will examine the motivations of high school aged volunteers in a non-profit organization. Teens participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters after school program will be surveyed and observed in order to determine what their bi . . .

Welfare reform has existed as a central concern in the United States political discourse for several years, and nevertheless proves to be a major legislative responsibility today. Numerous policies and programs have been designed and enacted to tackle . . .

Public service motivation has been a topic of research for many scholars due to decreased motivation among public sector employees. Research has been done by many scholars to define what are the factors affecting the motivation of workers. The purpose . . .

This paper examines the cross collaboration and coordination of public officials and its challenges. It will explore findings on network governance, the vertical and horizontal relationships in multilevel government, and how policy making within a loc . . .

Organizational and managerial intervention has been shown to be beneficial for employee well-being, efficiency, and retention rates. A gap in the literature currently exists related to Public Health Investigators (PHIs) experiencing vicarious trauma a . . .

In the twenty-first century, technology is evolving and advancing at a steady pace. The public sector needs to adapt to the digital era when providing services to its citizens. Therefore, e-government is the unavoidable topic within the field of Publi . . .

Currently, the County of Los Angeles is facing a homeless problem. The homeless population continues to grow every year. Policy makers, legislators and the citizens have acknowledged the problem. They have made a conscious effort to solve this problem . . .

Abstract Restorative Justice Practices and Middle School African American Males By Yacael Andrews Masters of Public Administration Public Sector Management and Leadership Program Research has shown that minority students, particularly African American . . .

The Effects of Leadership Styles on Job Satisfaction By Yajayra Gil Cachay Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership The purpose of the following paper is to examine the effects of transactional leadership and transfor . . .

The Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest trial court in the United States, providing access to justice for millions of people each year, across a broad range of issues. For years the Court failed to keep abreast with technology, and its automated . . .

The question of whether or not performance evaluations are fair and consistent across public agencies is often openly expressed by public sector employees. Public sector performance evaluations are the primary method of rating employee progress over a . . .

Employee motivation plays a critical role in public sector organizations. A strong correlation persists between public sector employees being motivated intrinsically and why those intrinsically-motivated employees opt for public sector employment. Hum . . .

California is facing significant changes in legislation regarding charter school operations and ultimately limiting access to alternative education options. The purpose of this paper is to identify historically disadvantaged communities and determine . . .

There are many conflicting perspectives with regards to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system's role during their punishment. Although many still believe that a youth's incarceration should be retributory, the predominant perspective now . . .

Global warming is an overarching issue worldwide that has caused an increase in extreme weather events and coastal flooding, impacted food security, and created a loss of both biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Certain regions around the world appear . . .

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 . . .

Continuity of operations planning allows organizations to assess their organizational strengths and risks to ensure that their operations and services are minimally disrupted in the aftermath of a disaster. The primary goal of this proposed research i . . .

The differences in management and leadership styles between public organizations and private sectors have been a topic of interest for many years and from all over the world. These differences have led to many conflicting opinions and controversies. T . . .

Ethic is a moral philosophy of what is right and wrong. Ethical decisions are made all the time by public agencies. This paper will look into the importance of ethics and how it affect their stakeholders. It will look at public administrators in schoo . . .

Throughout history, the United States has made efforts to tackle de-concentration of poverty in order to allow people an opportunity for a better quality of life. With communities facing scarcity of affordable housing, more and more people with low-in . . .

Transactional leadership is the dominant type of management in the public sector. As progressive ideas come forward, transformational leadership has emerged as a potential innovative way of managing employees. Transactional leadership is based on the . . .

Programs to encourage labor market activity amongst youth have shown positive outcomes in their ability to obtain a range of marketable job skills, gross improvement in self-esteem and overall mental health, as well as an increased likelihood to obtai . . .

Organizational Culture and organizational climate play a critical role in worker retention and outcomes, yet little is known on how culture and climate impact the worker's ability to adopt new practices and how they effectively handle the challenges o . . .

In response to an increase in chronic disease in the United States, employers have, in recent decades, started implementing Worksite Wellness Programs (WWP). These programs have grown in popularity and are being offered through organizations and agenc . . .

Thus far, research on child support order compliance has been heavily linked to which percent of custody each parent has and how much income the parent paying support earns. Research shows if family violence is present, a batterer may abuse a victim b . . .

The epidemic of controlled substance abuse has been around for many decades. With over 70,000 deaths contributing to drug overdose in 2017 in the United States, the solution to controlling a growing epidemic has not been developed. Even with 85 percen . . .

Veterans experience a variety of issues when transitioning back to a civilian lifestyle, of note are employment issues. The private and public sector have launched initiatives to combat these employment issues, including the County of Los Angeles. In . . .

Interagency collaboration in the public sector is necessary to increase the effectiveness of the anti-human trafficking collaborative effort. The Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (LARTF) is an example of recent efforts made by public . . .

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an executive order that was passed by President Barack Obama in 2012. This program came with many opportunities, such as giving a two-year relief from deportation, a temporary social security number . . .

Job satisfaction is essential for the organization because it promotes the continuity of a professional and cohesive workforce that is well-functioning, follows policies and procedures, and provides effective services to the public. Multigenerational . . .

Public administrators have become increasingly interested in how student development at the collegiate level impacts potential job candidates in a wide variety of different ways. First, the public arena, specifically within the nonprofit sector, is al . . .

According to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health (2020), there are over 20,000 children in foster care in the Los Angeles County and about 4,225 are foster youth ages 16 to 20. This foster youth is considered adults and faces many chal . . .

Public service partnerships are more common today and necessary for the delivery of quality public services. Research has shown an expansion in the practice of social services contracting and the challenges they present because client needs are becomi . . .

Abstract Stakeholder Conflict In E-Governance: Problems, Solutions and Recommendations By Luiza Karapetyan Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership Stakeholder conflict is a richly discussed, yet often poorly understo . . .

Federal and State correctional health care systems within the United States are dealing with issues related to population expansion and poor health care outcomes of older inmates due to failed public policies. More importantly, deficient policy measur . . .

Mental illness is a crisis in the nation resulting in homelessness, joblessness, and imprisonment. The lack of resources and services continues to be a problem that prevents individuals affected from living healthy and fulfilled lives. Although there . . .

In the past decades, improving employee performance has become an important issue and a main concern within public sector organizations. The type of leadership style employed by a leader can affect the motivation and performance of an employee in an o . . .

Traffic congestion is an issue that many metropolitan cities face. Amongst a number of different strategies to help mitigate the problem, the use of congestion pricing is one strategy that has shown to be successful according to the literature. This r . . .

Although women represent over 40 percent of the workforce in the United States, only 5 percent of leadership positions are held by women. This demonstrates the leadership gender gap that exists in the workplace. Existing literature suggests that the m . . .

This proposal reviews existing research on the psychological contract and modern leadership styles; transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership to inspire further research in public sector leadership. Positive and negative leader beh . . .

In the 1990's, the Clinton administration implemented the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act in response to an uprising in criminal activity throughout the United States (Mallet, 2016b; Scott & Steinberg, 2008). Defined as the largest crime . . .

Leadership style has huge influence on employees to motivate them in achieving organizational goals. This study is to explore different leadership styles and their potential impact on employees’ motivation in public sector organization. The objective . . .

The purpose of this graduate study is to examine the issues associated with the existing formula utilized to measure water affordability. Due to the imminent need to replace water treatment and distribution infrastructure across America, there has bee . . .

California enhanced the public pension plans it provides its employees at the end of the twentieth century without dedicating additional funding for those enhancements. When these pension plans began to experience significant underfunding after two ec . . .

This paper examines the literature on Public Service Motivation (PSM), organizational commitment and generational differences in the workplace. This paper studies the influence that PSM has on organizational commitment and describes how the different . . .

This graduate project explores the relationship between management practices in charter schools and teacher job satisfaction. Charter schools have become increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional public schools, but they consistently show . . .

Childhood obesity in the United States is an uncontrolled epidemic, despite the countless efforts of policies and programs such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Let's Move! launched by Former First Lady Michelle Obama and many other state . . .

The misuse of illicit drugs in America has continuously been a national concern for years. Yet, through the U.S. War on Drugs initiatives, the United States has made it a priority to criminalize illicit drug consumption with the hopes of steering illi . . .

This research will seek to determine if California's multi-agency and Regional Center system is effective at reducing allegations of abuse, neglect and wrongful deaths among individuals with developmental disabilities. The research will be conducted u . . .

Policy failures are related to the way in which policies are designed, the procedures in which they are implemented through public management and the public value expected to be produced. The purpose of the present case study research is to examine th . . .

The Los Angeles County approved the Living Wage Ordinance in 1999, and revised the policy in 2015 to require all contractors working on County funded projects pay their employees a minimum $15 an hour by January 1, 2018. The argument for such living w . . .

Abstract The Impact of Pharm Waste on the Environment By Claudine Munoz Master of Public Administration The purpose of this study was to identify how much awareness there is with the hazardous associated with medical waste and the different types of w . . .