chapter essay and research paper

Part 1- essay assignment APA format

After reading Chapters 3 in the textbook prepare a 200 word response to the conclusion of Chapter 3 which states “Failure to become engaged and knowledgeable about internal politics can undermine the efficacy of information managers. ‘There’ are cases where managers with good technical skills lost their jobs due to their failure to master organizational politics. Information managers need to negotiate, bargain, dicker, and haggle with other departments. They may need to form coalitions and engage in logrolling in order to achieve their goals. A good manager needs good political skills to be effective.”Place the essay questions along with your answers on 1 page word doc

Part 2- Research Assignment APA format

Research Assignment: Using the article you used in week one- recognizes and analyzes applications of information technology in the public sector as it applies to the core public safety disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, EMS). For this article prepare a summary paper as follows:

Page One Article Title: List the article publication information using APA style for reference list citations, “e.g. Smith, N (2005). Information technology in the public sector. Technology and Public Administration Journal, 12(3), 125-136.”

Page Two Evaluation (must be at least 100 words): Using the article you summarized for Week One, critique the article's thesis (or hypotheses), methodology, evidence, logic, and conclusions from your perspective on the problem. Be constructively critical, suggesting how the research could be better or more useful. Be sure to cite other scholarly articles, by way of comparison and contrast, in support of your critique

The article I used in week one is attached along with the research paper that was turned in

here is the citation

Henderson, J. C., & Schilling, D. A. (1985). Design and Implementation of Decision Support Systems in the Public Sector. MIS Quarterly, 9(2), 157–169. https://doi-org.db07.linccweb.org/10.2307/249116

Professor puts all assignments in Turnitin

Both assignments must meet this grading criteria:

· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESPONSIVENESS (Did the student respond adequately to the paper or writing assignment?)

· Responds to assigned or selected topic; Goes beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., ideas contribute a new dimension to what we know about the topic, unearths something unanticipated); Is substantive and evidence-based; Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the assignment answer/paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and Is submitted by the due date.

· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTENT KNOWLEDGE (Does the content in the paper or writing assignment demonstrate an understanding of the important knowledge the paper/assignment is intended to demonstrate?)

· In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations or analyses; accurate and perceptive parallels, ideas, opinions, and conclusions), showing that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented and makes inferences about the concepts/issues or connects to them to other ideas; Rich and relevant examples; Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations, original thinking, new perspectives; Original and critical thinking; and Mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTURNITIN ORIGINALITY SCORE

· This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePAD PO7 - Employ a series of strategies, including quality assurance, and critical thinking to manage activities ranging from normal to special assignments.