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Critical Success Factors for Technology Implementation in Public Organizations
Countless stories exist about enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, noting unsuccessful projects and explanations as to why these types of projects fail. However, not all ERP projects end in failure.…
A Few Words on Civilian-Military Relations
Although the mood of civil-military relations begins at the top, those in other areas of the relationship play a significant role in ensuring this special association operates smoothly. Senior and…
Do Female and Male Public Administrators Differ Ethically?
Male and female business leaders demonstrate similar priorities: maintaining integrity in the organization and treating followers fairly and with dignity. However, female leaders often feel greater pressure to compromise ethical…
Societal Changes and the Impact on Municipal Public Services
The various levels of government in Canada and the United States are evolving. Their public services are being influenced and impacted by various societal changes. These governments must adapt to…
Efficiency as the Primary Value in Public Administration
Efficiency is the relationship between input and output. We can speak of the efficiency of a motor, of an employee or of an organization. We can speak of greater or…
How Anchor Institutions Support Development in Struggling Communities
Where can cities turn to support equitable development in struggling communities? Chances are there is a nearby university, college, community college or hospital willing to support a municipal agenda of…
Putting the Right Partners in the Right Places for Public Health Preparedness
As efforts are ramping up to potentially confront the Zika virus this summer, there have been a number of calls for a more sustained level of public health readiness in…
The Forgotten Demographic
As the Internet, social media and mobile applications become the trend and ultimately the way government operates, it is important to incorporate ways of access for an aging demographic. Technology…
Are Parents the New Digital Divide on College Campuses?
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Haley Myers Dillon May 10, 2016 The new digital divide…
The Fabric of Our Lives
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Anna Marie Schuh May 10, 2016 Do you know what…
Make America Work Again
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Carroll G. Robinson and Michael O. Adams May 10, 2016 Extreme…