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- Creator:
- Moore, Jo Ann
- Description:
- The Department of Defense (DOD) is spending millions of dollars annually providing employees with the necessary training and education required to become certified in the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). If an employee occupies a position that has been identified as a critical acquisition position, the employee must be certifiable at the level required by the position. Certification requires mandatory course work offered only through DOD schools, and most often require travel. Because public policy evaluation is so very important in determining the extent to which a policy causes a change in the intended direction, this program evaluation of the Acquisition Professional Development Program is being undertaken. It will focus on the Budget, Cost Estimating and Financial Management Position Categ9ry, or career stall, within the overall program, and will be restricted to Edwards AFB. The intent of this evaluation is to evaluate the success of APDP at Edwards Air Force Base, in terms of how successful Edwards AFB has been in contributing to the four critical elements of the DOD reengineered acquisition system: meeting the war fighters� needs; being the world�s smartest buyers; procuring the best-value goods and services; and having the most responsive ( timely and flexible) acquisition system, and thus justifying the high expenditure of limited tax dollars required to provide mandatory APDP training/certification to sustain an improved acquisition workforce. Success will be measured in terms of how well Edwards AFB is meeting the DOD elements based on data that will be gathered during interviews with Financial Managers. A cost breakdown will provide detail on the high cost of this program at Edwards AFB.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Mathews, Barbara Lynn
- Description:
- The purpose of this graduate project is to determine the relationship between political systems, public processes, and policy decisions. The study consists of the application of theoretical concepts to a proposed development project currently being considered by a local jurisdiction. Chapter 1 begins with an introduction to the College Park Development. This discussion includes the applicant's justification for selecting the project site, a summary of the various land use designations that have been proposed, and a brief explanation of the issues that form the basis of the political controversy. Next, Chapter 2 explores various public policy theories. This section also includes an overview of the main public processes involved in the College Park case study: annexations, environmental impact reviews, general plan amendments, specific plans, and development agreements. Chapter 3 follows with a chronology of the actual public processes involved in the College Park Development project, as well as a description of the work product that has yet to be completed. This information was obtained from the official public record. Chapter 4 continues with an in-depth analysis of the outstanding issues identified in the Environmental Impact Report. This section also examines how the information contained in such documents can create policy paradoxes, which in turn are used as political strategies by those who seek to influence the decision-making process. Chapter 5 concludes with the researcher's interpretation of the relationship between politics, process, and public policy. This explanation is based upon the application of public policy theory to the processes observed in the case study. In the final analysis, do politics or process ultimately determine policy decisions? The answer is both.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Hallin, Mary J.
- Description:
- Africa is often called the "Dark Continent". Few studies have sought to understand African consumer behavior from the consumers' perspective. Utilizing conjoint analysis and Likert statements, this thesis evaluates the determinants of Cameroonian purchase buying behavior of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. This thesis also organizes and integrates academic and government data and personal interviews to present a comprehensive background on the Cameroonian pharmaceutical market. Key to marketing in Cameroon and Africa is distribution: distribution barriers limit the choices available and increase prices in rural areas. The increased price forces many rural Cameroonians to obtain drugs from the black market. Informal distribution channels were found to exist among NGO's and drug peddlers. This study found that effectiveness was the most important attribute to the consumer, followed by price, the type of shop selling OTC pain relievers and country-of- origin. The attributes product packaging, distance one must travel to obtain the pain reliever and the type of pain reliever were not considered important. This study also found that increased familiarity with a country does not increase perceived quality for that country. Cameroonians perceive drugs from Europe to be of higher quality than those made in Africa, thus they prefer drugs made in Europe over those made in an African nation. This research contributes to the limited existing body of research on marketing in Africa, in addition to providing an in-depth analysis of one sub-Saharan nation. Suggestions for future research in this area are also provided.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Cuillier, Joseph A.
- Description:
- This project demonstrates that a Catholic school is operated more efficiently and effectively than a public school. An in-depth, two-year comparison was done to support this finding while working as a teacher in each setting. This is a comparative study of the Catholic and public school systems of metropolitan Los Angeles. It is a thesis in partial fulfillment of requirement for the Master of Public Administration program at CSUN. The study touches upon certain overall comparisons of the two huge school systems, but particular comparisons are made of Immaculate Heart of Mary School (1.H.M.) and Toluca Lake Elementary School. The project focuses on three particular areas: organizational culture; size of the student body; and nature of the student body. Specific comparisons are made in the area of budgets, bureaucracy, operations, motivation, human resources, ethics, family participation, neighborhood specs, classroom specs and school system size. The information in this project was gathered by a few methods. I used personal interviews and research to collect information. I reviewed existing data related to the subject, and a large portion of the information was based on my experience working in both settings. In my recommendations and conclusions, I answer the question, "Do Catholic Schools do more with less?" Data concerning Toluca Lake and Immaculate Heart is included to support my findings.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Peng, Beiping
- Description:
- This paper compares the legislation on electronic commerce in China and America. Regulatory agencies and legislation on electronic commerce in China and America are identified. The main issues regarding the electronic transactions are discussed. By comparing the overall policy, I conclude that China needs an overall policy to govern the enactment of legislation on electronic commerce. Through analyzing the PRC (People's Public of China) Contract Law and comparing the legislation on electronic transaction, we have a better understanding of legal situation in China and America. In the landmark Contract Law promulgated in April 1999, electronic contracts are endowed with the same legal position as other written forms of contracts by article 11. From this perspective, The PRC Contract Law is situated the leading position in recognition of legal status of electronic contract, but it did not mention the use of digital signatures in online contracts. So the electronic contracting will not be widely used in business transactions in China, which in turn will likely hamper the development of e-commerce in China. On February I, 2003, Guangdong Province promulgated comprehensive local legislation on E-commerce, "The Rules on Electronic Transactions of Guangdong Province." It is a significant step in enacting national law on E-commerce. However, China has yet to enact national legislation on electronic commerce. It is of great significance to study the legislation on electronic commerce in America. At the same time, the real situation of China's legal environment should be taken into consideration when enacting a law. Based on the comparative stud y, a series of suggestions are put forward for China's national and local governments.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Chronister, Thomas L.
- Description:
- Security alarms are a proven deterrent to criminal activity at homes and businesses, but as the popularity and use of alarm systems steadily increases, so does the occurrence of false alarms. When it comes to false alarm response, some public safety agencies have had enough and have established policies against responding to alarm calls altogether. False alarms waste public resources. Public policy provides sufficient guidance in how to properly handle the issue of false alam1 fines, fees, and penalties. The responsibility for false alarm response remuneration lies with those members of the public who own and operate alarms that cause unneeded police/fire response, not the community as a whole. While the security industry blames alarm users for most false alarms, it could do much more to educate consumers on the proper use of alarm systems and the implications of generating false alarms. Part of the educational effort comes from false alarm schools. Sponsored jointly by public safety and the alarm community, alarm schools are a proven method of reducing the reoccurrence of false alarms. As we enter the twenty-first century, 15 million telematics devices will be in service by 2004, representing the next bastion of false alarm activity. Now is the time to establish a plan of action for handling calls coming from these mobile security devices.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Winger, Douglas J.
- Description:
- 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 during the creation of the manual. The project also examines a new concept in bicycle patrol for police agencies. That new issue deals with bicycle patrol officers becoming involved in vehicular pursuits. The paper examines the problems, need for a written policy and tactical considerations which need to be considered when addressing the problem. The first bicycle pursuit policy is included. The paper also includes the Bicycle Patrol Manual of the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Alper, Eugene
- Description:
- 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 examined in a broad context of municipal activities. It is viewed among other law enforcers: the police officer, the building, housing, and health inspectors. The differences among them are discussed and their underlying unity is formulated: what unites the enforcers is their relation to the maintenance of communal order. Code enforcement is then defined as one of the order maintenance functions of a municipality. The second part looks at the history of American cities from the Colonial period to the present. It discusses the continuing process of urbanization and the challenges to order presented by the increased numbers of city dwellers. Municipalities' response to the challenges has been to utilize latest technology, pass new regulations, and expand personnel to enforce them. At the same time, the ideas about communal order have been expanding, and today our understanding of order includes more items than ever before. The character of laws has changed to include not only matters of health and safety but those of aesthetics. As result new laws and regulations have multiplied and required, in tum, new personnel to enforce them. The appearance of code enforcement is due to the proliferation of new laws defining order and the increasing specialization in municipal enforcement.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Likitsuwan, Ornuma
- Description:
- 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 privatized in some form in the United States. The purpose of this graduate project is to explore the efficiency of privatization, including advantages versus disadvantages and strengths versus weaknesses. More specifically, I review privatization as an interesting public policy issue, and examine prison privatization as a case study. I further analyze and outline arguments for and against utilizing private firms for prison operations. In addition, I identify the driving forces of privatization, consider the critical issues related to prison privatization, and describe the situation and trend of private prisons. In conclusion, this project identifies whether the profit motives of the free market will always drive toward more efficient outcomes. Finally, by analyzing a relevant case study, it is hoped that a determination can be made on how to make privatization more effective.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration
- Creator:
- Stillar, Burt
- Description:
- 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 where democracy begins. Most people tend to see political campaigns at the very end of the timeline, that is, at or near election day. So much happens in the weeks, months and years leading up to election day that contributes to the final results. Political scientists, historians, public administrators and those aspiring to hold public office need to lead the way in improving our rules, systems and procedures. New realities now exist in political campaigns that did not just a few short years ago. Now that reforms are in place, how they affect campaigns and elections is of paramount importance. The bigger question is "Is Democracy alive and well, or do the wealthy and well connected control the strings?" This project explores how an average citizen can rise to political office using a systematic plan that is created and implemented years in advance. Slowly gaining the trust and support of citizens, political players, and organizations over time can be a recipe that makes for enough voters to get into office. Attempting to guide a process that can be complicated and, at times, unpredictable, is extremely difficult. This working campaign plan can provide a framework for those in this field of study, and to future candidates seeking reliable, updated information.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Public Administration