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What’s a Bureaucrat to Do? – A Different View
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By John Pearson January 17, 2017 Reading various reactions to…
Fighting for the Uninsured: Government’s Role in Public Health
The Affordable Care Act doesn't let the IRS come after you if you don't pay the penalty. Failing to pay isn't a crime. So why this mandate and what’s its…
Newfound Benefits of Social Media for Seniors
Facebook, and social media in general, often gets a bad rap. Increasingly, however, its benefits are significantly outweighing its flaws for older adults who are the fastest-growing population on social…
Beyond Ethics: Honor and Public Service
Ethics standards and laws proscribe certain behaviors but say little about how an ideal public servant ought to behave. Demanding public servants be ethical is not enough. …
Steps Toward Creating an Inclusive Environment – Part II
My previous column focused on strategies that can be used to create an inclusive environment. After its publication, I received a comment arguing that “multiculturalism as a philosophy has…
Employee Recognition – a Key to Employee Engagement
This Thanksgiving, as we do every year, Americans across the nation gave thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. Some of this gratitude would also go a long way in…
West Sacramento’s Bridge District: Infrastructure for a New Energy Efficient Neighborhood
An easy-care home within walking distance to shops and restaurants suits the modern household of one or two persons who work at demanding jobs, sometimes also raising kids. These are…
Postelection Transitions
Will Donald Trump’s transition to the White House be impacted by messages from protests and the responses to how the president-elect carries himself?…
Comparing Edge Counties and Core Counties
This series of articles defined two types of metropolitan counties and described their metropolitan settings. To gain an understanding of the divergent dynamics found within each type of county, a…
If We Build It, Will They Come?
Providers of technology-enabled social services face a dilemma as they develop their programs. There is an increase in transportable, interactive tools that are supposed to increase access to business opportunities,…
Suggested Topics for Public Administration Research
I believe scholars can and should produce research to aid policy makers dealing with major “administrative” issues. Scholars can address controversial topics and still maintain value neutrality.…
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